Outlet End Shapes And Orifices Patents (Class 131/229)
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Patent number: 12114699Abstract: A glass atomizer includes a member for e-liquid injection and vapor discharge. The member for e-liquid injection and vapor discharge includes an outer glass tube and an inner glass tube disposed in the outer glass tube. The inner glass tube includes a top end. The top end includes a disk edge; the top end is integrated with the inner wall of the outer glass tube. The disk edge includes an e-liquid injection hole. The e-liquid injection hole communicates with a space between the outer glass tube and the inner glass tube.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2021Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Inventor: Tuanfang Liu
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Patent number: 11666081Abstract: A tobacco roaster includes a high frequency heating module and a pushing assembly. The high frequency heating module includes a metal cup and a magnetic induction coil. The metal cup is disposed in the magnetic induction coil. When alternating current flows through the magnetic induction coil, an eddy current effect is formed in the metal cup and the metal cup is heated. The pushing assembly includes a push rod disposed below the metal cup. The push rod is movable to push the metal cup out of the tobacco roaster.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2020Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Inventor: Tuanfang Liu
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Patent number: 11330839Abstract: A bottle smoking device conversion kit is provided. The bottle smoking device conversion kit includes a body having a protrusion extending from an upper side thereof. A recess is disposed in a lower side of the body, wherein the recess is dimensioned to secure a smokable item therein. The protrusion removably secures within an annular mouthpiece. A channel extends through the body and the protrusion. A blade is disposed on a distal end of the protrusion, wherein the blade is disposed about the channel.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2020Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Inventor: Christopher Oliveria
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Patent number: 10076136Abstract: A wrapper (510) for a smoking article comprises a sheet material extending in a first direction (24) in which the wrapper (510) is wrapped around a smoking article and a second direction (20) perpendicular to the first direction (24). The wrapper further comprises a window (512) in the sheet material, the window (512) having a perimeter wherein the perimeter comprises a first portion (518) that defines a projection (516) of the sheet material into the window (512). The projection (516) is delimited by the first portion (518) of the perimeter and a straight line (520) forming a tangent to each end (522, 524) of the first portion (518) of the perimeter, and the distance between the straight line (520) and the point on the first portion (518) of the perimeter furthest from the straight line (520) in a direction perpendicular to the straight line (520) is less than 1 millimeter.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2014Date of Patent: September 18, 2018Assignee: Philip Morris Products S.A.Inventor: Alen Kadiric
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Patent number: 9961938Abstract: A wrapper (310) for a smoking article comprises a sheet material extending in a first direction (24) in which the wrapper (310) is wrapped around a smoking article and a second direction (20) perpendicular to the first direction (24). The wrapper (310) further comprises a window (312) in the sheet material, the window (312) having a perimeter. Any linear segment of the perimeter forming an angle of less than 10° with respect to the second direction (20) has a length of less than 0.5 millimeters, and any curved portion of the perimeter having a continuum of tangents each forming an angle of less than 10° with respect to the second direction (20) has a length of less than 0.5 millimeters. Such linear segments and curved portions of the perimeter are spaced apart by a distance of at least 0.5 millimeters along the length of the perimeter. The perimeter includes at least one linear segment forming an angle of less than 10 degrees with respect to the second direction (20) and having a length of less than 0.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2014Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: Philip Morris Products S.A.Inventor: Alen Kadiric
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Patent number: 9179691Abstract: Aerosolized food products can be of sufficient size to deposit in the mouth without easily entering into the respiratory tract and of small enough size so as to allow for suspension in air. An apparatus incorporating an aerosol generating device and food products can allow for the aerosolization of the food products and the delivery thereof in a matter suitable for inhalation or deposition and subsequent ingestion. The food delivery apparatus represents a novel manner of delivering food to the mouths of humans and animals. Indeed, the apparatus of the invention is designed to produce, transport, and direct aerosolized food particles of sufficient size to deposit in the mouth without substantial exposure or entry into the respiratory tract and of small enough size so as to allow for suspension in air.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2008Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: AeroDesigns, Inc.Inventors: David A. Edwards, Jonathan Man, Jonathan Jacques Kamler, José Sanchez
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Patent number: 8820329Abstract: The present invention generally relates to mouth pieces for hookahs. Specifically, this invention relates to a mouth tip for a hookah that is constructed in a manner to allow for the hands free operation of the hookah. Embodiments of the present invention include a mouth tip or mouth piece for a hookah that comprises an oral attachment means configured to allow retention of the mouth piece in the mouth of a user without requiring the use of the hands of the user.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2012Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Inventor: Raed Haider
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Publication number: 20140026903Abstract: The present invention generally relates to mouth pieces for hookahs. Specifically, this invention relates to a mouth tip for a hookah that is constructed in a manner to allow for the hands free operation of the hookah. Embodiments of the present invention include a mouth tip or mouth piece for a hookah that comprises an oral attachment means configured to allow retention of the mouth piece in the mouth of a user without requiring the use of the hands of the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2012Publication date: January 30, 2014Inventor: Raed Haider
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Publication number: 20120240948Abstract: A method and a device for producing a mouthpiece cover (2) and/or a filter wrap of a cigarette, a mouthpiece cover material and/or a filter wrap material being provided with at least one inspection hole (4) of a definable shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2010Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: TANNPAPIER GMBHInventor: Guenter Griesmayr
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Patent number: 8001978Abstract: An improved smoking apparatus includes a bottle containing a fluid. The bottle has an upstanding neck with peripheral collar formed around the external periphery thereof. A stem has a base and a neck. The base defines an interior plenum, and a passage extends through the neck and terminates at the interior passage. A burner cup is mounted to the stem in communication with the passage. The interior plenum has a size and shape to permit the stem to be coupled to the bottle by placing the base over the neck, with a bottom edge of the base resting on the collar of the bottle. A sealing element is disposed between the exterior surface of the neck of the bottle and the inner surface of the interior plenum to provide a substantially air-tight coupling.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2005Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: Mya Saray, LLCInventor: Nizar Youssef Mehio
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Publication number: 20110079231Abstract: A mouthpiece is described that can be used with a water pipe to improve hygiene and performance of the water pipe. A cylindrical first portion fits within an opening of a water pipe and a substantially conical portion provides a substantially airtight seal with a smoker's mouth. The conical portion is constructed from a flexible material that deforms to fit the profile of the smoker's mouth. The cylindrical portion is constructed from a material that provides a snug friction fit with the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2009Publication date: April 7, 2011Inventors: Aston Borushek, Courtney Potter
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Patent number: 7806123Abstract: A modular smoking apparatus includes a plenum having a substantially vertical dry smoke aperture and a wet smoke aperture disposed substantially parallel to the dry smoke aperture. An upper end of a down tube may be inserted into a lower end of the dry smoke aperture and a lower end of an intermediate tube may be inserted into an upper end of the dry smoke aperture. An upper end of the intermediate tube may be inserted into a the lower end of a burner. A lower end of the plenum may be inserted into an upper end of the base. The base may contain a fluid submerging a lower end of the down tube. The intermediate tube, the dry smoke aperture, and the down tube may form a conduit for dry smoke from the burner to the base, and the wet smoke aperture may form a conduit for wet smoke from the base to a hose.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2004Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: Mya Saray, LLCInventor: Nizar Youssef Mehio
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Patent number: 6715494Abstract: A method of using a two-piece smoking pipe vaporization chamber with directed heat intake is disclosed comprising applying a material from which vapor is to be extracted over the surface of a lower screen member. The method further comprises forming a vaporization chamber by combining a lower chamber member and an upper chamber member and coupling the vaporization chamber with a delivery vessel. The method also includes adjusting a heat gun to a predetermined temperature and inserting a discharge nozzle of the heat gun into the upper chamber member. The method includes warming the material from which vapor is to be extracted to cause a vapor to be extracted from the material from which vapor is to be extracted and inhaling the vapor from the delivery vessel.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2001Date of Patent: April 6, 2004Inventor: Mark Scott McCoy
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Patent number: 6601586Abstract: A smoker's pipe comprises a tubular member having a tobacco-retaining concavity at the front end. A plurality of evenly spaced cutting teeth form the edge of the concavity, such that a supply of tobacco can be cut for retention in the concavity. An opening extends from the bottom of the concavity to the rear end of the tubular member.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2001Date of Patent: August 5, 2003Inventor: Mark Herrick
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Patent number: 6354301Abstract: A two-piece smoking pipe vaporization chamber with directed heat intake is disclosed. The two-piece smoking pipe vaporization chamber with directed heat intake comprises a lower chamber member having a bowl portion formed therein to hold materials from which vapor is to be extracted. The bowl portion communicates with a vapor intake conduit at a vapor intake orifice thereof disposed below the bowl portion. The vapor intake conduit is adapted to mate with a smoking pipe conduit. A lower screen member is disposed in the bowl portion of the lower chamber member over the vapor intake orifice. An upper chamber member is adapted to mate with the lower chamber portion in a substantially air-tight manner to form a vaporization chamber. The upper chamber member includes a generally-conical-shaped heat intake conduit communicating therewith and is disposed at an off-axis angle and has a heat intake orifice at a distal end thereof. The upper chamber member is adapted to accept output from a heat source.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 1999Date of Patent: March 12, 2002Inventor: Mark Scott McCoy
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Publication number: 20010039953Abstract: A two-piece smoking pipe vaporization chamber with directed heat intake and vapor tube extending in a manner easily adaptable to be compatible with and used in conjunction with common smoking pipe designs currently in use by replacing the standard smoking pipe bowl used for smoking. Temperature controlled hot air flow from a widely available heat gun aimed into the directed heat intake is used to enable the controlled heating of the commonly smoked materials until the active constituents reach their boiling, or vaporization points and are vaporized out of the plant material and delivered in a manner preferred over the combustion of such commonly smoked materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 1999Publication date: November 15, 2001Inventor: MARK SCOTT MCCOY
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Patent number: 5819752Abstract: A mouthpiece for smoking instruments which is structured to be anatomically correct, in that it is structurally compatible with the mouth parts of a user when the mouthpiece is situated in the user's mouth to one side thereof. The mouthpiece is a laterally asymmetrical structure which conforms to the shape of the side of the mouth. The tip is acutely angled in relation to the mouthpiece axis which lateral asymmetry locates the tip so that it does not interferingly affront the tongue and cheek thereby increasing comfort and teeth feel and the port of the tip is directed toward the tongue cavity thereby making inhalation easier and more efficient. The mouthpiece is vertically symmetrical so that by simply inverting the mouthpiece, it can be placed comfortably at either side of a user's mouth. The mouthpiece is preferred to include a groove adjacent the end for interfacingly receiving with the tips of the smoker's teeth.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 1997Date of Patent: October 13, 1998Assignees: William P. Steele, Peter D. KeefeInventor: William P. Steele
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Patent number: 4972856Abstract: A filter applicable to a cigarette and fitted therein by a user includes an elongated part fitted in a mouth provided in a cigarette and a flange which seals the cigarette mouth when the elongated part is inserted thereinto.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 1986Date of Patent: November 27, 1990Inventor: Nazzaro Sergio
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Patent number: 4807646Abstract: A device is provided for the use of smokers, safeguarding non smokers in the same room against inconvenience and harmful effects of smoke. The device includes a bladder or like vessel into which the smoke emitted from the mouth of the smoker is blown.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 1987Date of Patent: February 28, 1989Inventor: Raphael Sahar
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Patent number: 4757828Abstract: A cigarette holder and an insert for a conventional cigarette holder, including a first chamber for receiving the butt end of the cigarette and a second chamber for condensing the noxious elements of tobacco smoke. The two chambers are connected by an opening such that the smoke travels from the first chamber to the second chamber. The second chamber has an end plate opposite the opening, but has spaced orifices in its side walls through which the smoke passes. The cross-sectional area of the second chamber is less than the cross-sectional area of the first chamber and increases from the open end to the end plate. The second chamber is designed to create turbulences therein.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 1986Date of Patent: July 19, 1988Inventor: Rafael Galera
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Patent number: 4577645Abstract: An improved smoker's pipe of the dry bowl type. The pipe is comprised of a hollow stem having a mouthpiece mounted at one end and a bowl assembly mounted at the other end. In one embodiment of the pipe the bowl assembly includes an outer bowl removably mounted on the stem and concentrically spaced around an inner, combustion bowl. The outer bowl has an upper cylindrical portion and a lower skirt portion with a notch therein for removably receiving the stem portion. The combustion bowl has a lower, centrally located vertical smoke hole in communication with a short, longitudinally extending passageway located below the smoke hole. The passageway is in fluid communication with the stem and its short length results in minimal fluid accumulation therein.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 1981Date of Patent: March 25, 1986Inventor: Edward H. Calkins
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Patent number: 4493331Abstract: A filter for a cigarette which includes a protrusion of smoke permeable material integral with and coaxially projecting from the mouth end of the filter rod. The mouth end of the filter rod surrounding the protrusion is smoke impermeable so that as the cigarette to which the filter is attached is smoked, the smoke will exit the filter rod in generally radially outward direction through the smoke permeable protrusion.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 1982Date of Patent: January 15, 1985Assignee: Brown & Williamson Tobacco CorporationInventor: Harry S. Porenski, Jr.
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Patent number: 4398547Abstract: A smoking pipe in the form of a round or oval torus is provided having a bowl for the reception of a substance to be smoked at one end and a mouth hole at the opposite end with smoke passages leading from said bowl to said mouth hole on both sides of the torus.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 1981Date of Patent: August 16, 1983Inventor: Robert E. Gillis
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Patent number: 4300578Abstract: Jewelry smoking devices are described which are in the form of ornamental pipe members suitable for being worn as items of jewelry. Each smoking device has a tobacco receiving portion for receiving smoking tobacco for the purpose of burning the same, and conduit means for carrying smoke from the tobacco receiving portion to a mouthpiece. The devices are in the general forms of pipe rings, pipe bracelets, and the like, and are decorative as well as being functional pipes which can be smoked as normal pipes are or while worn as items of jewelry.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 1979Date of Patent: November 17, 1981Inventor: George Gershbein
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Patent number: 4210160Abstract: An anti-pollution combustion device has a bowl in the interior of which is located, above the connection between the bowl and stem, a perforated metal disc so that the tobacco rests on the same. The outside of the bowl is formed with circumferentially extending cooling ribs. The inside of the bowl is lined with a material which prevents the wood of the bowl from charring. In the smoke passage of the stem is incorporated a filter which can be changed when it is saturated with contaminants. Near the rear end of the stem there is provided a trap with a reservoir in which liquid is trapped and accumulated so that from time to time it can be discharged from the reservoir. The rear end of the stem is provided with a mouthpiece having an annular member projecting transversely of the elongation of the stem and large enough to securely retain the mouthpiece between the teeth of a user, even if the user should have false teeth.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 1979Date of Patent: July 1, 1980Inventor: Anton E. Wunsche
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Patent number: 4071036Abstract: A holder is provided for cigars and similar tobacco products. In a preferred form, the holder includes a mouthpiece portion and a receiver portion which can be easily disassembled and assembled. The mouthpiece portion has a chamber therein for a filter insert, the insert preferably being of tobacco which can be flavored, but it can also be of other materials, such as snuff. The mouthpiece portion has a side opening therein which provides access to the insert so that the smoker can touch and taste the insert with his tongue as well as draw smoke from a lighted cigar held by the receiver portion. The mouthpiece portion also has an arcuate groove in front of the opening to fit with the lower teeth of the smoker and to help maintain the holder in a position with the side opening facing downwardly.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 1976Date of Patent: January 31, 1978Inventor: James D. Jacobs