Patent for “Smoking groups and methods”

Cannabis Patents and Trademarks – Claude Harper

Search Patent for “Smoking groups and methods”

Abstract for “Smoking groups and methods”

“The disclosed methods for smoking combustible materials include the following: A housing may have an intake aperture and an exit aperture. The fan may be inserted inside the housing. A valve is coupled to the housing. This valve controls airflow from the exhaust aperture to the housing by moving it around, using the fan’s circular motion.

Background for “Smoking groups and methods”

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“The subject matter of this application and any resulting Patent is smoking assemblies or methods of smoking.”

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“Variable smoking assemblies and methods have been proposed and used, including some of the assemblies and methods described in the prior art references in this patent. These assemblies and methods do not have the features or steps that are claimed in the claims. It is also possible that the methods and assemblies claimed herein will solve some of the problems that previous art methods and assemblies have not solved.

“Also described herein are methods for smoking combustible materials, including a method that may involve: providing a smoking apparatus that may include: A first housing section having an intake aperture; and, a second housing part having an exhaust aperture; a fan; an actuator; and, preferably, a valve that is positioned in either the first or second housing portions; and moving, preferably using the fan, air out of the exhaust aperture through the first housing; and, and possibly completely, inhibi

“Desired herein are smoking assembly that may also include: A housing that may contain an intake aperture or an exhaust aperture; a fan which may be located inside the housing that can move air out through the exhaust aperture; and, a valve that may attach to the housing. This valve may be capable of preventing air flow from the intake aperture up to the exhaust aperture.

“Additionally, the smoking assemblies disclosed herein may include: A housing that may contain an intake aperture or an exhaust aperture; an fan that may reside inside the housing and be capable of moving air outside through the exhaust aperture; an initial valve that can be placed between the intake aperture (fan) and the fan; and a secondary valve that could be placed between the fan’s exhaust aperture and the fan.

“Detected herein are smoking assembly that may also include: A housing that may contain: a first portion that may have a intake aperture; and, a second portion that might have an exhaust aperture; a fan capable of moving air from the first housing section out through the exhaust aperture; and, a valve that can be placed in either the first or second housing portions, where the valve is preferably capable or partially or completely inhibiting air flow between the intake aperture and the exhaust aperture.

“Further, the disclosed smoking assemblies may include: A housing that may contain: an intake aperture for the first housing section; and an exhaust aperture for the second housing section; a fan that can move air from the first housing part out through the exhaust aperture; a valve that may reside in the first housing piece and be capable of partially to fully inhibiting air flow from that intake aperture to fan; and a valve that may be located in the second housing component and be capable of partially to fully inhibiting air flow from that could

“A smoking assembly, consisting of a housing with an interior space, an lower end, an upper and side walls between the lower and upper ends; a fan placed in the space between the upper and lower ends; two or three exhaust vents in side walls of housing. The distance between each exhaust vent and the upper housing end is greater than that distance between each vent and the lower housing end. A valve is located in the space between fan and exhaust vents. This valve can be adjusted from closed to open position and vice versa.

“1. Introduction”

“Each of these appended claims is a distinct invention that, for purposes of infringement, is considered to include equivalents of various elements or limitations described in the claims. All references below the term “invention” may be interpreted according to context. In some cases, the?invention’ may only refer to specific embodiments. In other instances, references to the “invention” will be accepted. In other cases, it will be recognized that references to the?invention? will refer only to the subject matter in any one or more of the claims. Below, each of the inventions will be described in more detail, including specific embodiments and versions. However, the inventions do not limit themselves to these particular embodiments, versions or examples. These are included to allow a person with ordinary skill in art to make and utilize the inventions when the patent information is combined with the available information and technology. The following definitions are used to describe various terms. These definitions should be used when interpreting claims that include these terms, except where a different meaning is provided in the specification or in explicit representations to Patent and Trademark Office. If a term is used in a claim that is not defined below, or in representations made to the PTO, the term should be given the most broad definition that persons skilled in the art have given it as reflected in at minimum one printed publication, dictionary or issued patent.

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“Certain claims may include one or more terms that, as used herein are explicitly defined below.”

“Adjacent” is a synonym for “near”. “Adjacent” can be defined as next to or may require physical contact.

“The term “abut against” is defined as: “Abutting” is a verb that refers to a position adjacent to an object and which can be physically touched or pressed against. The objects can be?abutted? in full or partial terms after any abutting occurs relative to another object. The first object can be abutted against another object so that it is restricted from moving in the same direction as the first object. A first housing section may be abutted against another housing section, for example.

“The term aligning” is a contraction of the verb alignment. “Aligning” is a verb which means to manufacture, form, adjust, or arrange one or more objects in a specific position. The objects can be aligned either fully or in part after alignment. Alignment preferably refers to arranging a structure/surface in linear relation with another structure/surface. For example, their perimeters or borders may share a set parallel tangential lines. Sometimes, aligned perimeters or borders may have a similar profile. Apertures may also be aligned so that structures or portions of structures can be extended through or into the apertures.

“The term “aperture” is defined as any opening in a solid surface or object, including a structure such as s housing. “Aperture” is a term that refers to any opening in a solid surface, object, or structure including a housing and/or its portion. An aperture could be, for example, a three-dimensional opening which begins on one side and ends on the opposite side of a solid object. This could include the space within a housing or the aperture that passes through a housing wall. Alternately, an aperture could be an opening that passes partially through an object. An aperture is an opening that is entirely circumscribed, defined or delimited by an object. An aperture may also be formed by combining one object with several other objects or structures. An aperture can receive an object (e.g., a portion of a housing or a valve)

“The term “bowl” is defined as: “Bowl” is a term that can be used herein as a noun. It is any solid or partially solid structure which is configured, sized and/or shaped to support combustible materials, such as cannabis. Such structure may include a cylindrical inner surface or a curved inner surface. A bowl can have a section with a rectangular, cylindrical, or other geometric cross-section. An end portion of a bowl can be extended into the housing. An aperture may be found in a bowl that extends axially. A bowl might have a container that can hold combustible material.

“Assembly” is a term that refers to any set of components that have been assembled together. As used herein, the term “assembly” refers to any combination of components that has been assembled in a complete or partial manner. An assembly may be combined to create a larger unit.

“The term “coupled” is defined as: “Coupled” is used herein to mean either directly or indirectly connected or attached. A first object can be connected to another object so that it is placed at a particular location and orientation relative to the second object. A motor could be connected to a cutter assembly, for example. The first object can be permanently, removably or slidably, rotatably and/or electrically connected to another object. Two objects can be ‘permanently coupled’. If two objects are?permanently coupled? Are two objects’removable coupled? Two objects may be?removable coupled? by shear pins. Threads, tape, threads. Hooks. Fasteners. Locks. Male and female connectors. Clips. Clamps. Knots. A first housing section and a second housing section may be removable coupled so that the first housing part can be removed from the second housing. You can “slidably couple” two objects. Where an inner aperture of one object can receive a second object. A first valve plate could be slidably connected to a second plate so that the surface of the first plate can be slid across the surface of the second plate. Two objects might be able to be ‘rotatably coupled? Two objects may be?rotatably coupled?, which means that one object can be rotated, swiveled, or pivoted relative to another object. A first valve plate could be rotatably connected to a second plate so that it can be rotated relative to the second plate. Two objects could be ‘electrically coupled? This is where electricity can be transferred from one object to another. A fan can be electrically connected to an electric motor using wires, even though it is not physically in contact with the motor.

“Cylindrical” is a term that refers to a cylindrical shape. “Cylindrical” is defined herein as having a cylindrical shape, such as being fully or partially circular, oval, or elliptical in cross-section. Any cylindrical structure, such as a housing, that is described herein has to have straight sides or a frustroconical form so that the sides are not parallel, but tapered, as shown in the housing in FIGS. 1. and 2. A housing, a portion of the housing and a valve are some examples of cylindrical structures or objects. A cylindrical object can be shaped completely or partially like a cylinder. A cylindrical object might have an aperture that extends through its entire length to allow another object (e.g., a stem of a bowl or filter, or a fan) to be placed or extended in or through it. A solid cylindrical object could also have an outer or inner surface that has a change in diameter. An inner or outer surface of a cylindrical object could have a diameter that abruptly changes to form a lip, collar, radial or rim. A cylindrical object might have a flange that extends toward or away from its central axis. An inner surface of a cylindrical object might have a flange. An outer surface of a cylindrical object might have a flange. A cylindrical object may also have a tapered or radiused flange.

“The terms ‘first? “The terms?first? und?second? These words are used to distinguish two or more actions or things. They do not indicate any other order, sequence, or importance.

“Flap” is an abbreviation of the term flap. “Flap” can refer to any solid structure which, when placed next to or within an aperture, can be configured in a variety of positions. An open position allows the aperture to be open while a closed position closes it. A bowl might have an aperture that rotates or swings between open and closed positions, as shown in the exemplary drawings.

“The term “fluid” is defined as material that can flow. Fluid is a material capable of flowing, as defined herein. Fluids can be liquids or gases, such as water, oxygen, carbon, and nitrogen. Fluids can also contain particles such as water droplets, smoke and ash, debris, compounds, and/or element. Fluids can also be made up of a combination of several fluids. Fluids can absorb heat.

“Housing” is a term that refers to any structure capable of holding objects or structures. “Housing” is any structure that can hold objects or structures. It may be either fully solid or partially. Preferably, a housing is hollow. Housings can be made from multiple housing parts (see FIGS. 102a-d). 1A-B). A housing or a portion of a housing may have apertures.

“Providing” is a synonym for furnishing. “Providing” is defined herein as: making available, furnishing or supplying; equipping; or causing to become in place.

“The term “surface” is defined as any face or boundary of a structure. “Surface” is a term that refers to any surface or boundary of a structure. Another definition of a surface is the flat or substantially flat area that extends across a flat structure, which could, for instance, be part a valve plate. Any curved area that wraps around a cylindrical object or structure, such as a housing, may be called a surface. An irregular contoured surface can be created. You can create a surface from a combination of components (e.g. A housing portion, a bowl or valve and/or fan can be used to create a surface. Combinations of components can create irregular surfaces. To form a polygonal cross section, a plurality of surfaces can be connected. A polygonal cross section can be described as a triangular, square or rectangular surface.

“The term “tapered” is defined as becoming progressively smaller at one end. As used herein, the term “tapered” means that the structure becomes smaller at each end. Structures tapered might have a profile that’s beveled, conical, or frustoconical.

“The term ‘threaded’ is defined as having threads. “Threads” is used herein to mean having threads. A thread may contain one or more protrusions or grooves that are helical in nature on the surface of a cylindrical object. A thread is defined as one rotation of a protrusion around a threaded object’s surface. Any cylindrical structure or object, including the housing portion, can have threads. Threads that are formed on the inner surface of an object (e.g. housing) may be called?box threads?. Threads that are formed on the outer surface of an object (e.g. housing) may be called?pin threads. A threaded part may also include a?threaded section? A section of the threaded part may include threads such as pin threads or box treads. The threaded section may be sized to fit through an aperture in a housing or collar. A threaded part of a first object can be removed and reattached to another object.

“Unitary” is a term that means: As used herein, the term “unitary” means having the form and function of one unit.

“The terms ‘upper,? ?lower,? ?top,? ?bottom? The term?bottom? is a relative term that describes the position of an object, thing or point relative to another object or thing. This refers to the distance between the centre of the earth and the objects, points, or things. The term “upper” is used. The term?upper? oder?top? refers to any object or part of an object that is further away from the center of the earth than another object or part. The term?top? refers to any object or part that is further away from the center than another object or part. This happens when the objects are placed in their intended positions. The term “lower” is used. The term?lower? It is used to identify any object or part that is closer than another object or part of that object to the center of earth.

“Valve” is a term that refers to any structure or assembly capable of preventing smoke and air from passing through it. “Valve” is a term that refers to any structure or assembly that can prevent smoke and/or air from passing from one side to the other. A valve can be designed, sized and/or shaped in order to prevent fluid flow, e.g. Air and/or smoke. A valve should have an aperture that can be opened and closed. A valve can include a first plate and a second plate that is rotatably connected to the first plate. A valve plate can have a protrusion (e.g. handle) that extends through a housing.

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“In any of the methods and assemblies described herein, the fourth Housing may have a Flange with apertures extending therethrough.”

“In any of the methods or assemblies described herein, the fourth housing could have a flange with apertures extending therethrough. The apertures could surround the fan.”

“The housing of any one of these methods or assemblies may be frustoconical.”

“In any of the methods and assemblies described herein, the fan can be placed between the intake aperture or the exhaust aperture.”

“The fan can be attached to the inner surface of the housing in any of the methods or assembly described herein.”

“In any of the methods or assemblies described herein, the fan can be rotatably coupled with the housing.”

“In any of the methods and assemblies described herein, the valve could be located in the second housing section.”

“In any of the methods and assemblies described herein, the valve can be placed between the first housing section and the second housing section.”

“In any of the methods and assemblies described herein, the valve could be located in the fourth housing section.”

“The valve can be placed between the third and fourth housing portions in any of the methods or assembly described herein.”

“In any of the methods and assemblies described herein, the fan may be placed above the valve.”

“In any of the methods or assembly described herein, the valve can be placed below the fan.”

“In any of the methods or assembly described herein, the valve can be placed above the exhaust valve.”

“In any of the methods and assemblies described herein, the fan can be placed between the first and second valves.”

“In any of the methods and assemblies described herein, the fan can be placed in the second valve.”

“In any of the methods or assembly described herein, the first vail may be capable or fully inhibiting airflow from the intake aperture towards the fan.”

“In any of the methods or assembly disclosed herein the first valve can be placed above the fan.”

“In any of the methods or assembly described herein, the first Valve may be placed below the intake apertures.”

“In any of the methods or assembly described herein, the first can be placed above the exhaust valve.”

“In any of the methods and assemblies described herein, the fan can be placed between the first and second valves.”

“In any of the methods and assemblies described herein, the fan can be placed in the second valve.”

“In any of the described methods or assemblies, the second valve could be capable of inhibiting or partially inducing air flow from fan to intake aperture in any of the above-mentioned ways.”

“In any of the methods and assemblies described herein, the second val may be placed between the fan apertures and exhaust apertures.”

“In any of the methods or assembly described herein, the second Valve may be placed below the fan.”

“In any of the methods or assembly described herein, the second vale may be placed below the intake apertures.”

“The second valve can be placed above the exhaust valve in any of the methods or assembly described herein.”

“In any of the methods and assemblies described herein, the first housing section has a diameter that is smaller than the diameter of the second housing part.”

“In any of the methods and assemblies described herein, the housing could also include a base.”

“In any of the methods and assemblies described herein, the second, third, or fourth housing portions are electrically coupled.”

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“The drawings herein are only for illustration purposes and do not limit disclosure. The drawings are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure. They can be used to assist those with ordinary skills in the art in making and using the assemblies described herein.

This section discusses specific versions of smoking assembly shown in the drawings. It relates to elements, parts, and assemblies that can be part a smoking assembly. This section is limited to the drawings and specific embodiments in them, but parts of it may be applicable to other embodiments. These limitations should not be used as a limitation on the claims, which are more general in scope.

“FIG. 1A is a perspective exploded of 100. FIG. FIG. 1B shows a cross-sectional, exploded view of a smoke assembly. FIG. FIG. 2 shows a cross-sectional perspective view of a 100-member assembled smoking assembly.

“Referring To FIGS. 1A-C, and FIG. 2 A smoking assembly 100 can include two or more housing sections that can be combined to form a housing. To form a housing, one housing section can be attached to another housing portion. For example, a first housing part 102a may be connected to a second housing piece 102b. A third housing piece 102c and fourth housing component 102d may be joined from top to bottom. The housing sections 102a-d may be removed in any order, e.g. smallest to largest.

“As shown at FIG. “As shown in FIG.

“The knobs 110 can be found in one or several of the respective slots 112 located in the lower housing portion 102d of each pair of housing sections. One or more slots 112 are located at the upper end of the housing section 102 d.

“Remove the one/more knobs 110 from the appropriate one or two slots 112 and rotate, e.g. clockwise or counterclockwise the one/more knobs 110 relative the one/more slots 112 to couple the upper housing section 102c to the lower portion 102d. This would allow the user to decouple the upper and lower housing portions 102c and 102d.

Referring to FIGS. 1A and 2 respectively, the first housing section 102a can be removed from the second housing section 102b. The second housing section 102b is removable coupled to the third housing part 102c. The fourth housing portion, 102d is removably connected to the fifth housing portion. Housing 104 is a frustoconical shape.

“Each of multiple housing sections 102 a?d in FIGS. Each of the three housing portions 102 a-d in FIGS. is cylindrical. They are frustoconical and have an inner and outer surface. Each housing section has at least two openings. These are apertures 106a and 106b. FIG. FIGS. 1-3 show the uppermost housing section 102a with an upper intake aperture (106a) and a lower exit aperture (106b), where the term “intake” is used. The fact that air flows in a parallel direction with the invisible axis through the center of each housing portion when the fan is turned as described in this document means that the fan operates in a sequential fashion. The air exits each housing section through an opening at its bottom. This is sometimes referred to as an “exhaust”. aperture. Each housing section 102 a-c contains an intake aperture (106 a) and at least one exit aperture (106 b), each aligned with its central axis. The fourth housing section 102 d also has an intake aperture (106a) that is axially aligned to the central axis. However, in the fourth housing part, each exhaust aperture (106b) is located in the side walls at the point between the lower housing portion and the upper housing portion.

“Additionally, the fourth housing section 102 d also includes a base. The base contains a compartment that can store a power supply 108. The power supply can be rechargeable.

Air entering any one of the intake apertures (106a) exits through an exhaust aperture (106b) of each housing portion 102a-d. When each of the housing sections 102a-d are coupled to another housing portion, air entering an intake aperture 106a of the first housing section 102a could be pushed down, e.g. via a fan 502, so that it exits through one or more exhaust apertures106b of the fourth housing part 102d.

“Additionally, the smoker’s assembly 100 may contain a bowl 302, fan 502, and two or three valves. For example, a first-valve 402a and second-valve 402b. The bowl 302 can be removed from the first housing section 102 a. The second housing portion 102b may contain the first valve 402a. The fan 502 can be placed in the third housing section 102c. The second housing portion 102d may contain the second valve 402b. FIGS. FIGS. 3-5 show close-up cross-sectional views of these components.

Referring to FIG. “Referring to FIG. The intake aperture 106a is located in the receptacle section 304. The stem portion 306 is equipped with an exhaust aperture of 106 b. Fluid communication is possible between the intake aperture 106a and exhaust aperture 106b. The diameters of the surfaces that define the intake aperture (106a) and exhaust aperture (106b) are different. The bowl 302 is therefore equipped with a flange 308. This is where the aperture of 106 meets the exhaust aperture of 106 b.

“A filter 310 is located on the intake aperture, 106a. As shown in FIG. 3. As noted above, some housing parts also have flanges that have similar upward-facing surfaces. The intake aperture 102a on filter 310 may contain combustible material. The filter 310 may contain small holes, but in some cases the holes are so small that particles or debris from the combustible materials may not fall through the filter. The filter 310 may still allow air to pass through the holes.

“Additionally, the lid 312 can be rotatably attached to the bowl 302’s receptacle portion (304) (see FIG. 1A). The pin (not shown in the image) runs through the lid 312 along with the receptacle section 304. The pin can be used to rotate the lid 312 around an axis. The lid 312 can be rotated or swung to cover the intake aperture of the bowl 302 (106 a).

Referring to FIG. “Referring to FIG. The valve may have an aperture and an aperture in one position. In another position, such as a closed position, it does not contain an aperture. That structure may contain a valve 402, which could include a first plate 404a and a second plate 404b. The planar surfaces of the valve plates 404a and 404b are shown below. The valve plate 404a’s lower surface may be placed on the valve plate 405 b’s upper surface. The valve plates 404a,404b may be extended by a pin 406 The valve plates 404a and 404b can be rotatably or slideably connected to one another.

“The valve plates, 404a, 404b, are designed, sized and/or shaped so that they can be placed in an aperture of the housing portion, e.g. housing portion 102 b or housing section 102 d.”

“Additionally, the second valve plate 404 b may have a handle 406 that extends from it. The first handle portion of the handle 406 extends parallel to the central axis on the second valve plate, 404 b. The handle 406 also features a second handle portion that extends perpendicularly from the first. The second handle portion extends across the cross-section of the housing section 102 when the handle 406 is placed in the aperture.

“As shown in FIG. “As shown in FIG. 5, valves 402a, 402b may be placed in intake apertures (106a and 102b) of the second housing portion.

“FIG. “FIG. An electrical motor may be connected to the blades 506 (not shown). The motor can be attached to the frame 504. The motor can also be coupled to the frame 504. 2).”

The fan 502 can be placed in the aperture 106 of the housing section 102. The fan 502 can be positioned on a 508 flange. The fan 508 extends inwardly beyond the inner surface of the housing section 102.

The flange 508 is equipped with apertures 510 that extend therethrough. The apertures are placed through the flange 508. This allows the fan 502 to be disposed on the flange 508 and the apertures 510 will surround it.

“The apertures of 510 allow for the efficient circulation of air in a smoker’s assembly 100 as well as for the operation of fan 502. Referring to FIGS. FIGS. 2 and 5 show that the fan 502 pulls air from the top and pushes it downwards when the fan is running. Normally, the downward-moving air would exit exhaust apertures106 b in a fourth portion 102.d. But, if valve 402b (located in the fourth portion 102.d) was closed, the air would be forced upwards towards fan 502. The fan 502 would be affected by the upward-moving air. Interference could cause fan 502 to become unsteady, overheat and/or stall.

The apertures 510 allow the upward-moving, i.e. the air, to pass through the lower-moving air. The fan 502 would be passed by the upward-moving, through the apertures 510. After that, it would cycle through the fan 502 once more. The apertures 510 would permit the fan 502 unhindered if the smoke-assembly 100 was completely closed.

“FIG. “FIG. The metallic plate 604 can be, e.g., gold, copper, and chrome. The preferred position for the plate 604 on the flange 602 is to be on the upper surface. FIG. 6 is an illustration of this arrangement. FIG. 6 shows the plate 604 raised from the upper surface. The plate 604 can be embedded in the 602 flange so that the upper surface 604 of the plate 604 meets the 602 flange 602.

“Electrical wires not shown are conductively coupled with the plate 604 as well as a power supply (108) disposed in the base of the fourth housing section 102 d (see FIG. 2).”

Summary for “Smoking groups and methods”