EP3220757B1 - Hookah bowl and heat management accessory - Google Patents
Hookah bowl and heat management accessory Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- EP3220757B1 EP3220757B1 EP15860441.3A EP15860441A EP3220757B1 EP 3220757 B1 EP3220757 B1 EP 3220757B1 EP 15860441 A EP15860441 A EP 15860441A EP 3220757 B1 EP3220757 B1 EP 3220757B1
- Authority
- EP
- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- cap
- heating platform
- bowl
- exterior
- platform
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Active
Links
- 238000010438 heat treatment Methods 0.000 claims description 64
- XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N water Substances O XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 31
- 241000208125 Nicotiana Species 0.000 claims description 25
- 235000002637 Nicotiana tabacum Nutrition 0.000 claims description 25
- 230000008878 coupling Effects 0.000 claims description 16
- 238000010168 coupling process Methods 0.000 claims description 16
- 238000005859 coupling reaction Methods 0.000 claims description 16
- 230000000284 resting effect Effects 0.000 claims description 7
- 230000000391 smoking effect Effects 0.000 claims description 5
- 239000000126 substance Substances 0.000 claims description 2
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 description 11
- 239000005416 organic matter Substances 0.000 description 11
- 239000003610 charcoal Substances 0.000 description 9
- 230000008901 benefit Effects 0.000 description 7
- 239000007788 liquid Substances 0.000 description 6
- 239000000779 smoke Substances 0.000 description 5
- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 description 4
- 239000011368 organic material Substances 0.000 description 4
- 229920001296 polysiloxane Polymers 0.000 description 4
- 241000601170 Clematis lasiantha Species 0.000 description 3
- 229910003460 diamond Inorganic materials 0.000 description 3
- 239000010432 diamond Substances 0.000 description 3
- 238000009826 distribution Methods 0.000 description 3
- 238000009413 insulation Methods 0.000 description 3
- 229910000831 Steel Inorganic materials 0.000 description 2
- XAGFODPZIPBFFR-UHFFFAOYSA-N aluminium Chemical compound [Al] XAGFODPZIPBFFR-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 2
- 229910052782 aluminium Inorganic materials 0.000 description 2
- 230000000295 complement effect Effects 0.000 description 2
- 230000006378 damage Effects 0.000 description 2
- 239000011521 glass Substances 0.000 description 2
- 230000007246 mechanism Effects 0.000 description 2
- 238000007789 sealing Methods 0.000 description 2
- 239000010959 steel Substances 0.000 description 2
- 208000032544 Cicatrix Diseases 0.000 description 1
- 208000027418 Wounds and injury Diseases 0.000 description 1
- 230000005465 channeling Effects 0.000 description 1
- 239000004927 clay Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000004140 cleaning Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000003245 coal Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000004891 communication Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000012530 fluid Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000011888 foil Substances 0.000 description 1
- 208000014674 injury Diseases 0.000 description 1
- 230000001788 irregular Effects 0.000 description 1
- 210000004072 lung Anatomy 0.000 description 1
- 239000004579 marble Substances 0.000 description 1
- 230000013011 mating Effects 0.000 description 1
- 239000000203 mixture Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000002245 particle Substances 0.000 description 1
- 230000008569 process Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000010926 purge Methods 0.000 description 1
- 231100000241 scar Toxicity 0.000 description 1
- 230000037387 scars Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000004513 sizing Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000000344 soap Substances 0.000 description 1
- 229910001220 stainless steel Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 239000010935 stainless steel Substances 0.000 description 1
- 230000007704 transition Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000009423 ventilation Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000002023 wood Substances 0.000 description 1
Images
Classifications
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
- A24F—SMOKERS' REQUISITES; MATCH BOXES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES
- A24F1/00—Tobacco pipes
- A24F1/30—Hookahs
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
- A24F—SMOKERS' REQUISITES; MATCH BOXES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES
- A24F1/00—Tobacco pipes
- A24F1/32—Selection of materials for pipes
Definitions
- the subject matter described herein relates generally to a system, device, and method preparing tobacco or other organic material for smoking using a water pipe, such as a hookah.
- a water pipe such as a hookah.
- the present invention is related to system, cap and platform according to claims 1, 2 and 13, respectively.
- Traditional water pipes generally include a plate for supporting charcoal, a head for containing tobacco, a body including an internal pipe, a base for containing water, and a hose.
- a user will first fill the base with water and then place the internal pipe into the water such that the body creates an airtight seal with the base.
- the head is then filled with tobacco or other organic material and placed over the internal pipe such that an airtight seal is created between the internal pipe and the head.
- the hose is typically attached to the body such that it has an airtight connection with air above the water in the base. The user can inhale through the hose which draws smoke from the heated tobacco in the head through the internal pipe, through the water contained in the base, through the hose and into the user's lungs.
- CN 2 774 181 Y discloses a cut tobacco burning device for water pipes, which comprises a smoke pan.
- WO 2010/061233 A2 discloses a narghile, with body, with heat transmitter and combustible admitting unit for the heating of the tobacco, tobacco holder, water jar, hose, where the enumerated components are associated in such way that they make possible the guided passing of the air through the hose by the person who uses the narghile.
- GB 2 490 352 A discloses a single use pre-packed disposable hookah (sheesha) container head contains tobacco or tobacco and charcoal.
- WO 2013/184847 A1 discloses a hookah heat management accessory comprising a base plate configured to rest on the tobacco bowl sitting on the top of a hookah and which conducts heat from charcoal, or other heat source, to the tobacco beneath it.
- the embodiments described herein provide for a system, method and device for smoking tobacco (or other organic matter) via a water pipe.
- FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary water pipe 10.
- the water pipe generally comprises: a base 100, a stem 200, a bowl 300, and a hose 400.
- An exemplary water pipe is described in U.S. Pat. Appl. No. 13/489,475, filed on June 6, 2012 .
- the base 100 comprises a concave vessel having an open top portion for containing water or other liquid 102 therein.
- the stem 200 extends into the base such that a distal end of the stem is partially submerged within the liquid 102 contained therein.
- the stem 200 also couples to the open top portion of the base so as to form a substantially airtight seal therewith.
- a first base grommet 104 may be provided to couple the stem 200 and the base 100 so as to form the substantially airtight seal. In this manner, a chamber is formed by the base 100 and stem 200/grommet 104.
- the hose 400 extends into the base 100 such that a proximal portion of the hose 400 is in fluid communication with the chamber 106, though preferably not within the contained liquid 102 (e.g. air can pass between chamber 106 and hose 400).
- a substantially airtight seal is formed from the coupling of the hose 400 and base 100.
- a second hose grommet 108 may be provided to couple the hose 400 and the base 100 so as to form the substantially airtight seal.
- a hose valve (not shown) may be intermediate the hose 400 and the base 100, the hose valve extending into the chamber 106 at one end and exterior to the chamber 106, coupling with the hose 400, at the other.
- Bowl 300 couples to a proximal end of stem 200 such that a substantially airtight seal is formed therebetween. Accordingly, a third bowl grommet 110 may be provided to couple bowl 300 and stem 200 so as to form the substantially airtight seal.
- organic matter to be smoked 308 may be contained within bowl 300, and bowl 300 may be covered with a cover 112, such as punctured foil, or a ventilated cover such as that described in U.S. Pat. Appl. No. 13/489,475, filed on June 6, 2012 .
- Coals 114 or other combustible heating material can be placed on or in cover 112 to heat the tobacco 308.
- bowl 300, stem 200 and hose 400 each comprise a hollow tube such that when base 100, bowl 300, stem 200 and hose 400 are coupled, an airflow path is formed.
- a user inhaling at the distal end of hose 400 may thus draw heated air into bowl 300, causing the organic material 308 therein to burn, releasing smoke that is subsequently drawn through bowl 300, through stem 200, and into liquid 102 contained within chamber 106 of base 100.
- the smoke then rises through liquid 102 into the preferably sealed area above liquid 102 in the chamber 106, becoming filtered in the process, and inhaled through hose 400 as it is smoked by the user.
- a bowl 300 preferably generally comprises a substantially hemispherical bowl head 302 extending vertically and radially from a substantially cylindrical bowl stalk 304.
- bowl stalk 304 may be flared outward at its bottom end to facilitate easier manipulation.
- the bowl 300 preferably further comprises interior 307 and exterior 306 surfaces separated by a rim portion 310.
- located central to the bowl head 302, and forming a portion of the inner surface of the bowl 300 may be a hollow tube 312 extending the length of the bowl 300 from the bowl head 302 through the bowl stalk 304.
- the hollow tube 312, and other structures herein described, are additionally shown in FIG. 2B , which is a cross-sectional illustration of an example embodiment of a bowl 300.
- Bowl head 302 preferably further comprises a plurality of compartments 320 therein for containing the organic matter or other material to be smoked. Accordingly, internal walls 322 may separate adjacent compartments 320. A plurality of internal walls 322 may extend inward from the interior surface of the bowl head to hollow tube 312, forming the plurality of compartments 320. Accordingly, each internal wall 322 may partially or wholly separate adjacent compartments 320. Compartments 320 may have varied dimensions and may be uniform or sized differently in different embodiments. In the example embodiment each compartment is of equal depth and similar dimensions and shape. Each compartment may have a "U" shaped cross sectional profile when viewed from a side. Alternatively, each compartment may have a "V" shape, open-top square shape, open-top rectangular shape or other shapes.
- the compartments 320 are slightly recessed from an upper elevation of the rim 310, forming a space 318 between a cover and the organic matter to be smoked so as to promote airflow from the organic matter to the hollow tube 312.
- the bowl stalk 304 may further comprise a grommet 314 for effecting a substantially airtight seal with a water pipe stem.
- the grommet 314 may include threading, tread, ribs or other surface characteristics.
- Grommet 314 may be the same material as the rest of bowl 300 although in some embodiments it may also be a different material.
- grommet 314 may be rubber to promote better sealing characteristics.
- Grommet 314 may be flared as shown in the example embodiment of FIG. 2C by the concentric rings at the center. This may create a conical cross section of grommet 314 when viewed from the side of bowl 300. The conical cross section may promote better sealing characteristics with a water pipe stem and ease of user coupling of head 300 with the water pipe stem.
- the grommet 314 can replace a traditional bowl grommet shown in FIG. 1B .
- an exterior surface of the bowl may comprise a grip portion 316.
- this grip portion 316 may include a friction surface providing additional grip to the user.
- the grip surface may include ridges, bumps, depressions and other features.
- the grip portion 316 in the example embodiment is a series of lines with arcing features, running generally parallel to each other around bowl 300.
- a similar series of lines with arcing features in an opposite direction run generally substantially parallel to each other around bowl 300 such that numerous intersections of each set of lines with any one line creates a cross-hatched pattern around bowl 300.
- bowl 300 is made of silicone material. Silicone may have advantages such as improved insulation around the head 302 and improved heat distribution inside the head 302 and may also provide improved uniformity of heat distribution. Improved insulation around head 302 may provide an improved user experience since users are less likely to burn themselves when handling bowl 300 when it is hot. Improved heat distribution inside head 302 may provide an improved user experience since it promotes even heating characteristics for organic matter in compartments 320. As such, organic matter may be evenly heated and less likely to have some portions burn while others remain unheated. In other embodiments clay, marble, glass, or other appropriate materials may be used.
- the rim portion 310 may further comprise a coupling surface for frictionally coupling a cover (not shown) to the bowl such that charcoal or other heat source may provide heat to the tobacco or other organic substance while remaining separated therefrom, in accordance with the embodiments and concepts discussed herein.
- This coupling surface can include ridges 324 which can be arranged in a fashion to promote an airtight seal and a screwing type seal.
- the cover preferably comprises a ventilated cover, such as the exemplary ventilated cover show for example in FIGs. 3A-6E , as well as the ventilated cover described in U.S. Pat. Appl. No. 13/489,475, filed on June 6, 2012 .
- a coupling surface may be an interior surface of the rim 310. In some embodiments, the coupling surface may be an exterior surface of the rim 310. In some embodiments, the coupling surface may be an upper surface of the rim 310. In some embodiments, the coupling surface may be a combination of more than one of an exterior, interior and upper surface of the rim 310. Preferably, the coupling surface includes tread, threading, ribs or similar structure adapted to increase the frictional coupling of the cover with the bowl 300.
- a user can insert a metered amount of tobacco, shisha or other organic material into one or more of compartments 320 before or after coupling bowl 300 with a stem of a water pipe in order to prepare the bowl 300 for smoking.
- FIGs. 3-4 illustrate an example embodiment of a ventilated cover 500 for use in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present invention.
- the ventilated cover 500 may include a platform 520 on which to support coal or other heating source as shown in FIG. 3 , and a cap 540 resting on or coupled to the platform so as to form a heating chamber 570, as shown in FIG. 4E-4F , 5A-5B .
- Airflow through cover 500 may be controllable by rotating cap 540 relative to the platform 520.
- the platform 520 comprises a recessed tray 522 for containing the heating source.
- the platform 520 also preferably comprises a plurality of perimeter bowl vents 524 for permitting airflow between the heating chamber and the bowl while in operation. As shown, eight perimeter bowl vents 524 may be used although other numbers of perimeter bowl vents 524 are also contemplated.
- the platform 520 also preferably comprises a plurality of, perimeter vertical protrusions 530 that mate with corresponding protrusions 544 of the cap 540 to form circumferential vents 526 for controlling the airflow between the exterior atmosphere and the heating chamber. In various embodiments this mating may occur using screws and threading.
- the respective protrusions 530 and spaces therebetween may transition between fully open, partially open and fully closed with respect to adjustable side vents 560.
- airflow to a heating chamber e.g. 570 of FIG. 4E
- the cap 540 may further comprise additional upper vents 572, which may or may not be adjustable in different embodiments.
- Platform 520 may be comprised of forged aluminum or steel.
- cap 540 may be comprised of forged aluminum or steel.
- Recessed tray 522 includes walls 528 which are flared inward from their upper edges. Walls 528 may prevent coals or other heating elements from sliding or otherwise moving around within heating chamber 570 during adjustment by users. The inward, downward flare of walls 528 may further promote airflow within heating chamber 570 by channeling air toward the heating elements.
- recessed tray 522 has a star configuration with eight points. Other embodiments may incorporate other shapes without departing from the scope of the invention. It has been discovered, however that the eight-pointed star configuration provides benefits over other shapes, including benefits of even heating and air flow, particularly when combined with the multi-chambered bowl described herein.
- Circumferential vents 526 may comprise alternating spaces between vertical protrusions 530.
- the inner surface 532 of each vertical protrusion 530 may create a substantially "V" shape with the point directed inward, toward the center of heating chamber 570 from the circumferential vents 526 on either side of the vertical protrusion. Accordingly, air may be channeled toward heating elements on recessed tray 522. Additionally, the point of each "V" may correspond with each star point of recessed tray 522. It has been discovered that embodiments utilizing such an arrangement benefit from the created air channels which may promote circulation within heating chamber 570 and promote even heating of the coals or other heating elements during use.
- Vertical protrusions 530 may be 1mm to 100mm in height.
- Circumferential vents 526 may be 1mm to 100mm in width and 1mm to 100mm in length.
- Perimeter bowl vents 524 may be diamond, or other, shaped holes allowing airflow from the interior of heating chamber 570 into bowl 300. Each perimeter bowl vent 524 is preferably located near, such as directly in front of, a circumferential vent 526. This may promote a mixture of cool air from the exterior of the cap 540 with heated air from the interior of heating chamber 570 such that during inhalation by a user, heated air is not exclusively the only air being pulled through the water pipe. The location of perimeter bowl vents 524 as radially aligned with and proximate each circumferential vent 526 further promotes air flow, as discussed herein with respect to FIG. 5A . Perimeter bowl vents 524 may have dimensions of 1mm to 100mm in width and 1mm to 100mm in length.
- Rim 590 may be an outward extension of cap 540 from a central axis perpendicular to heating platform 520 that allows users to rotate cap 540 with respect to platform 520. This may allow for different configurations of adjustable side vents 560 with respect to circumferential vents 526, allowing a user to control air flows into and out of heating chamber 570. Rim 590 is shown as a series of pointed extensions, attaching to cap 540 at protrusions 544 in FIG. 4 . In some embodiments, rim may be insulated such that it may be handled by hand. Although rim 590 is shown as circumferentially surrounding cap 540 in FIGs. 4 and 5 , it should be understood that it may only protrude outward in a single location, in a plurality of locations, or in partial circumferential areas.
- a user can place or otherwise couple a platform 522 on or with a rim of a bowl 300 and thus, above tobacco, shisha or other organic matter already prepared as described above. Then a user can place coals or other combustible material on platform 522. Once the coals or other combustible material are in place, they can be heated by a heat source, for example a match or lighter, before a user places or otherwise couples a ventilated cap 540 on platform 522.
- a heat source for example a match or lighter
- airflow 602 represents at least one way in which air may move through heating chamber 570 when the device has coals (not shown) on platform 522 but air is not actively being pulled or otherwise inhaled through the water pipe.
- warm air within heating chamber 570 may rise through upper vents 572.
- Cooler air may enter heating chamber 570 through adjustable side vents 560 (here since multiple air flows 602 and 604 are shown, represented by adjustable side vent 560a) and then circumferential vents 526 to be heated by coals on platform 522.
- air flow 602 during idle air times e.g. non-active air pull or inhalation
- Airflow 604 including 604a and 604b shows the flow of air when an active air pulling or inhalation through the water pipe occurs and the combination airflow 604c shows airflow through head 300 and into the lower components of the water pipe.
- air may enter cap 540 into heating chamber 570 through upper vents 572 as flow 604b.
- air may enter cap 540 into heating chamber 570 through adjustable side vent 560b and circumferential vent 526.
- the air passes heated coals on platform 522 and is pulled through perimeter bowl vents 524. At such point, it enters a space 318 between cover 522 and tobacco or other organic matter 308 to be smoked. In this space, the air may pick up smoke particles emanating from the heating of organic matter 308 by coals on platform 522 and combine into a single flow 604c through hollow tube 312.
- FIG. 5B shows a cross sectional view of an example embodiment of ventilated cover 500 and head 300 in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present invention.
- platform 522 is shown resting and nested in a complementary shaped rim portion 310 while cap 540 may rest on platform 522.
- cap 540 may rest on platform 522.
- one or both of these resting positions can include coupling mechanisms.
- FIG. 5C shows a side view of an example embodiment of ventilated cover 500 and head 300 in accordance with the invention.
- FIGs. 5D-5E show an assembly of a head 300, with coupled platform 522 and cap 540.
- FIG. 5F shows a side view of the exemplary coupled ventilated cover platform 522 and head 300 with decoupled ventilated cover cap 540 in accordance with at least one embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 5G shows a perspective view of an example embodiment of a decoupled ventilated cover cap 540 and platform 522 in accordance with at the invention.
- FIG. 6A shows a top view of a ventilated cover 700 with closed cover vents 750 in accordance with at least one alternative embodiment of the present invention.
- a chamber wall 770 may include protrusions 744 that may mate with corresponding locations on platform (shown in FIGs. 6D-6E ), for instance with screws. These protrusions 744 may be separated from each other by gaps 760.
- Cap 740 may have a handle 730 which may be coupled or integrated with cap 740.
- Handle 730 may include an insulated covering 732 which may have grip portions 734 such as ridges, bumps or other protrusions or features.
- Cap 740 may have an upper cap 742 as a wheel 712, hub 714 and spokes 710.
- spokes 710 may have a substantially diamond shape. This may correspond with an upper vent 750 in a lower cap 720 such that in a closed configuration as shown in FIG. 6A , little airflow is permitted between an interior chamber and exterior.
- Upper cap 742 and lower cap 720 may be coupled at hub 714 such that they may rotate with respect to each other for adjustment of airflow. Coupling may be achieved by a screw and washer or other means.
- Lower cap may be maintained in position by one or more posts which extend into a heating chamber 780 and contact an inner wall of chamber wall 770. Posts may also contact upper ends of protrusions 744 in some embodiments to prevent rotation of lower cap 720 at the same rate as upper cap 742.
- FIG. 6B shows a top view of a ventilated cover 700 with partially closed upper vents 750 in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 6C shows a top view of a ventilated cover 700 with open cover vents 750 in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present invention.
- Cover vents 750 may be adjusted by a user rotating upper cap 742 with respect to lower cap 720 using handle 730.
- FIG. 6D shows a top view of a ventilated cover with cap 740 removed in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present invention.
- platform 722 includes a surface where a heating source may rest and perimeter bowl vents 724 may allow air exchange from a heating chamber to a bowl (not shown) below platform 722.
- Chamber wall 770 may have an upper surface 772 on which a lower surface of one or both of upper cap 742 and lower cap 720 rest. In some embodiments ridges or other regular or irregular features may allow airflow below a heating source and improve airflow with the chamber.
- FIG. 6E shows a bottom view of a ventilated cover 700 in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present invention.
- platform 722 may have small nodules 790 which rest inside a bowl. In some embodiments these nodules 790 may direct heat into individual chambers of the bowl. Nodules 790 may also prevent ventilated cover 700 from inadvertently sliding or being knocked off of a head (not shown) since they may rest inside a bowl of a head.
- FIG. 7A-7E show a use case of a ventilated cover 700 in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present invention.
- a ventilated cover 700 as disclosed herein may be placed on a water pipe head 300 as shown in FIG. 7A , such that at least one perimeter bowl vent (not shown) is oriented above the head 300, as shown in FIG. 7B .
- a heating source may be added within a heating chamber on a platform inside ventilated cover 700, as shown in FIG. 7C . This may be lit with a flame or otherwise heated such that the heating source produces heat. Vents may be closed to warm up the chamber and then the vents may be opened to an appropriate amount by rotating using arm or other adjustment mechanism in order to allow adequate ventilation.
- Air can be drawn through the heated tobacco or shisha contained in bowl 300 by a user inhaling through an adequately coupled hose and smoked and enjoyed accordingly, as shown in FIG. 7E .
- a ventilated cover 700 and bowl 300 may be washed by hand for optimal cleaning using hot water and soap or other appropriate cleaner.
- a ventilated cover may be handled with tongs to ensure a user does contact surfaces which may be hot with the exception of handles or rims to adjust vents.
- a ventilated cover 700 When vents are open or a cap is removed, a ventilated cover 700 will generally be at its coolest temperature. When vents are closed, ventilated cover 700 may be at its hottest temperature. As such, bowl 300 will likewise be at a coolest and hottest temperature in accordance with these principles.
- FIG. 7 particularly illustrates a use case of the example embodiment ventilated cover 700 shown in FIG. 6
- FIG. 7 it is understood that one of skill in the art would understand how to use any combination of features as described with respect to the embodiments disclosed herein, including other ventilated covers and bowls.
- the shapes disclosed herein are not limiting. For instance, a round bowl could be replaced by a triangular or square bowl in various embodiments, as could diamond shapes be replaced by others.
- FIG. 8A shows an example embodiment of a perspective view of a ventilated cover cap 541 and multi-functional tongs 800.
- tongs 800 can be used to adjust and remove various portions of a water pipe, including a ventilated cover cap 541.
- FIG. 8B shows an example embodiment of a perspective view of multi-functional tongs 800.
- tongs 800 can include one, two, or more of legs 804 which can be made from a variety of materials, including stainless steel, silicone, wood, glass, or any combination thereof.
- Legs 804 can have a first end 806 which can interface with a lid.
- Legs 804 can have a second end 808 which can interface with charcoal or other heat source.
- second end 808 of tongs 800 can include one or more tong protrusions 805 to interface with charcoal or other heat sources.
- tong protrusions 805 can provide insulation properties such that heat is not transferred directly to legs 804.
- Legs 804 can be coupled at a hinge 802 which can be silicone, or some other flexible material, in various embodiments. Hinge 802 can provide users the ability to manipulate the first and second ends 806 and 808 in a simple and intuitive manner, without the possibility of dropping one leg 804. In this manner, legs 804 can be manipulated in a manner similar to chopsticks, but with additional functionality. In the example embodiment, legs 804 are shown as slightly bowed such that there is a gap between them at both first and second ends 806, 808.
- FIG. 8C shows an example embodiment of a side view of a ventilated cover 501 and coupled bowl 300 with multi-functional tongs 800 in a use.
- tongs 800 are shown as coupled with ventilated cover 501 for manipulation with respect to bowl 300.
- Tongs 800 can also be coupled with elements 524, 560, 572, and 590.
- tongs 800 can be used to rotate, lift, and otherwise adjust ventilated cover 501.
- first end 806 of legs 804 can be shaped similarly in a complementary fashion to an interface surface of upper holes (e.g. 572 of Fig. 9A ) of a ventilated cover 501. In this manner tongs 800 can be used to easily adjust ventilated cover 501.
- first end 806 can be provided in various embodiments of tongs 800 such as varied surfaces, materials, protrusions, projections and others in order to improve grip and promote convenient and intuitive usage for users.
- First end 806 of tongs 800 are not limited for use with upper holes of a ventilated cover 501 as shown. They can also be used to grasp, grip or otherwise adjust ventilated cover 501 at various other locations, for instance at rim 590 and at openings 524 and 560.
- FIG. 9A shows an example embodiment of a top perspective view of a ventilated cover cap 541 in accordance with the present invention.
- the upper surface and features of cap 541 can be similar to that shown in FIGs. 4A-4D .
- FIG. 9B shows an example embodiment of a bottom perspective view of a ventilated cover cap 541 in accordance with the present invention.
- teeth 545 can be provided at a lower surface of protrusions 544.
- Teeth 545 can be locked or otherwise interface with a platform (e.g. 521 of FIG 10 ) as shown in FIGs. 11A-11B .
- This can provide various benefits, including a secure interface with other components such that if a water pipe with ventilated cover cap 541 is knocked over, charcoal or other heat sources will be substantially contained and not fall on a floor, table or other supporting surface. This can help mitigate danger of burns, injury, scars and other damage associated with using heat sources.
- four teeth 545 are provided in the example embodiment, other embodiments may include additional or fewer teeth 545.
- FIG. 10 shows an example embodiment of a top perspective view of a ventilated cover platform 521 in accordance with the present invention.
- a raised surface 523 can provide a slight elevation over a normal tray (not shown) or recessed tray 522 for charcoal or other heating elements. As such, heat emanating from the bottom of a heat source can be more evenly distributed across upper tray surfaces.
- a ramp 531 with detents 533 can be provided in order to allow for more precise control of circumferential vents (see element 529 of FIG. 11B , similar to 526 of FIG. 5A ).
- Ramp 531 with detents 533 can provide circumferential vent sizing in both a vertical and horizontal direction and thus the width and height of circumferential vents can be precisely controlled by placement at or on particular detents in order to increase or decrease airflow inside a ventilated cover cap 541.
- teeth 545 provide the interface with ramp 531 and in some embodiments can be shaped to rest in detents 533.
- FIG. 11A shows a side cutaway view of an example embodiment of a rotating lid 501 including coupled ventilated cover cap 541, platform 521 and head 301 in a closed configuration in accordance with the present invention.
- the rotating lid 501 is in a closed configuration, meaning that circumferential vents are sealed.
- FIG. 11B shows a side cutaway view of an example embodiment of a rotating lid 501 including coupled ventilated cover cap 541, platform 521 and head 301 in an open configuration in accordance with the present invention.
- a user has rotated cap 541 with respect to platform 521, thus causing circumferential vents 529 to open and allow airflow into cap 541.
- lid 501 will not fall off of bowl 301 if adjusted or accidentally knocked over by a user or third party.
- FIG. 11C shows another example embodiment of a ventilated cap 501 coupled to a bowl 1200.
- ventilated cap 501 includes a chamber 511 with an adjustable upper component 509 allowing for separate adjustment of upper vents 572 with respect to heating chamber 570.
Description
- The subject matter described herein relates generally to a system, device, and method preparing tobacco or other organic material for smoking using a water pipe, such as a hookah. Particularly, the present invention is related to system, cap and platform according to claims 1, 2 and 13, respectively. Traditional water pipes generally include a plate for supporting charcoal, a head for containing tobacco, a body including an internal pipe, a base for containing water, and a hose. Typically a user will first fill the base with water and then place the internal pipe into the water such that the body creates an airtight seal with the base. The head is then filled with tobacco or other organic material and placed over the internal pipe such that an airtight seal is created between the internal pipe and the head. Next the user places the plate over the head, places one or more lit charcoals on the plate and these charcoals serve to heat the tobacco underneath the plate. The hose is typically attached to the body such that it has an airtight connection with air above the water in the base. The user can inhale through the hose which draws smoke from the heated tobacco in the head through the internal pipe, through the water contained in the base, through the hose and into the user's lungs.
- Additionally,
CN 2 774 181 Y discloses a cut tobacco burning device for water pipes, which comprises a smoke pan. - While
US 2010/275937 A1 discloses head for hubble-bubble devices used in smoking and using tobacco with the capability of immediate tobacco replacement and easy regulation of the distance between charcoal and tobacco. - Also,
WO 2010/061233 A2 discloses a narghile, with body, with heat transmitter and combustible admitting unit for the heating of the tobacco, tobacco holder, water jar, hose, where the enumerated components are associated in such way that they make possible the guided passing of the air through the hose by the person who uses the narghile. - Further,
GB 2 490 352 A - Still further,
WO 2013/184847 A1 discloses a hookah heat management accessory comprising a base plate configured to rest on the tobacco bowl sitting on the top of a hookah and which conducts heat from charcoal, or other heat source, to the tobacco beneath it. - The embodiments provided herein teach features and advantages heretofore untaught by the prior art, as will be clear to one of ordinary skill in the art.
- Briefly and in general terms, the embodiments described herein provide for a system, method and device for smoking tobacco (or other organic matter) via a water pipe.
- These and other aspects and advantages of the instant invention will be apparent from the following detailed description and the accompanying drawing, which illustrates by way of example the principles and features of the instant invention.
- Illustrated in the accompanying drawing(s) is at least one of the best mode embodiments of the present invention. In such drawing(s):
-
FIG. 1A illustrates an example embodiment of a water pipe. -
FIG. 1B shows a schematic view of an example embodiment of a water pipe -
FIG. 2A shows a side view of the example embodiment of a bowl. -
FIG. 2B shows a cutaway view of the example embodiment of a bowl. -
FIG. 3A shows a perspective view of an example embodiment of a ventilated cover platform in accordance with the present invention. -
FIG. 3B shows a perspective view of an example embodiment of a ventilated cover platform in accordance with the present invention. -
FIG. 3C shows a cutaway side view of an example embodiment of a ventilated cover platform in accordance with the present invention. -
FIG. 3D shows a side view of an example embodiment of a ventilated cover platform in accordance with the present invention. -
FIG. 3E shows a top view of an example embodiment of a ventilated cover platform in accordance with the present invention. -
FIG. 4A shows a perspective view of the example embodiment of a ventilated cover cap on a bowl in accordance with the present invention. -
FIG. 4B shows a perspective view of the example embodiment of a ventilated cover cap in accordance with the present invention. -
FIG. 4C shows a side view of the example embodiment of a ventilated cover cap in accordance with the present invention. -
FIG. 4D shows a top view of the example embodiment of a ventilated cover cap in accordance with the present invention. -
FIG. 4E shows a cutaway side view of the example embodiment of a ventilated cover cap in accordance with the present invention. -
FIG. 5A shows a cross sectional view of the example embodiment of a coupled ventilated cover cap, platform and head including airflow in accordance with the present invention. -
FIG. 5B shows a close-up cross sectional view of the example embodiment of a coupled ventilated cover cap, platform and head in accordance with the present invention. -
FIG. 5C shows a side view of the example embodiment of a coupled ventilated cover cap, platform and head in accordance with the invention. -
FIG. 5D shows a side view of the example embodiment of a coupled ventilated cover cap, platform and head in accordance with the invention. -
FIG. 5E shows a perspective view of the example embodiment of a coupled ventilated cover cap, platform and head in accordance with the invention. -
FIG. 5F shows a perspective view of the example embodiment of a coupled ventilated cover platform and head with decoupled ventilated cover cap in accordance with the invention. -
FIG. 5G shows a side view of the example embodiment of a decoupled ventilated cover cap and platform according the invention. -
FIG. 6A shows a top perspective view of an example embodiment of a ventilated cover with closed cover vents in accordance with the present invention. -
FIG. 6B shows a top perspective view of an example embodiment of a ventilated cover with partially closed cover vents in accordance with the present invention. -
FIG. 6C shows a top perspective view of a ventilated cover with open cover vents in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 6D shows a top perspective view of an example embodiment of a ventilated cover with top removed in accordance with the present invention. -
FIG. 6E shows an example embodiment of a bottom perspective view of a ventilated cover in accordance with the present invention. -
FIG. 7A-7E show an example embodiment of a use case of a ventilated cover in accordance with the present invention. -
FIG. 8A shows an example embodiment of a perspective view of a ventilated cover cap and multi-functional tongs. -
FIG. 8B shows an example embodiment of a perspective view of multi-functional tongs. -
FIG. 8C shows an example embodiment of a side view of a ventilated cover and coupled bowl with multi-functional tongs in a use case. -
FIG. 9A shows an example embodiment of a top perspective view of a ventilated cover cap in accordance with the present invention. -
FIG. 9B shows an example embodiment of a bottom perspective view of a ventilated cover cap in accordance with the present invention. -
FIG. 10 shows an example embodiment of a top perspective view of a ventilated cover platform in accordance with the present invention. -
FIG. 11A shows a side cutaway view of an example embodiment of a coupled ventilated cover cap, platform and head in a closed configuration in accordance with the present invention. -
FIG. 11B shows a side cutaway view of an example embodiment of a coupled ventilated cover cap, platform and head in an open configuration in accordance with the present invention. -
FIG. 11C shows an example embodiment of a ventilated cap coupled to a bowl. - The above described drawing figures illustrate the described invention and method of use in at least one of its preferred, best mode embodiment, which is further defined in detail in the following description. Therefore, it should be understood that what is illustrated is set forth only for the purposes of example.
-
FIG. 1 illustrates anexemplary water pipe 10. As shown inFIG. 1A , the water pipe generally comprises: a base 100, astem 200, abowl 300, and ahose 400. An exemplary water pipe is described inU.S. Pat. Appl. No. 13/489,475, filed on June 6, 2012 - As shown for example in
FIG. 1B , in general, thebase 100 comprises a concave vessel having an open top portion for containing water or other liquid 102 therein. Thestem 200 extends into the base such that a distal end of the stem is partially submerged within the liquid 102 contained therein. Thestem 200 also couples to the open top portion of the base so as to form a substantially airtight seal therewith. Accordingly, afirst base grommet 104 may be provided to couple thestem 200 and the base 100 so as to form the substantially airtight seal. In this manner, a chamber is formed by thebase 100 and stem 200/grommet 104. Thehose 400 extends into the base 100 such that a proximal portion of thehose 400 is in fluid communication with thechamber 106, though preferably not within the contained liquid 102 (e.g. air can pass betweenchamber 106 and hose 400). Preferably, a substantially airtight seal is formed from the coupling of thehose 400 andbase 100. Accordingly, asecond hose grommet 108 may be provided to couple thehose 400 and the base 100 so as to form the substantially airtight seal. In some embodiments, a hose valve (not shown) may be intermediate thehose 400 and thebase 100, the hose valve extending into thechamber 106 at one end and exterior to thechamber 106, coupling with thehose 400, at the other.Bowl 300 couples to a proximal end ofstem 200 such that a substantially airtight seal is formed therebetween. Accordingly, athird bowl grommet 110 may be provided tocouple bowl 300 and stem 200 so as to form the substantially airtight seal. In operation, organic matter to be smoked 308 may be contained withinbowl 300, andbowl 300 may be covered with acover 112, such as punctured foil, or a ventilated cover such as that described inU.S. Pat. Appl. No. 13/489,475, filed on June 6, 2012 Coals 114 or other combustible heating material can be placed on or incover 112 to heat thetobacco 308. - Critically,
bowl 300,stem 200 andhose 400 each comprise a hollow tube such that whenbase 100,bowl 300,stem 200 andhose 400 are coupled, an airflow path is formed. As illustrated inFIG. 1B , a user inhaling at the distal end ofhose 400 may thus draw heated air intobowl 300, causing theorganic material 308 therein to burn, releasing smoke that is subsequently drawn throughbowl 300, throughstem 200, and intoliquid 102 contained withinchamber 106 ofbase 100. The smoke then rises throughliquid 102 into the preferably sealed area aboveliquid 102 in thechamber 106, becoming filtered in the process, and inhaled throughhose 400 as it is smoked by the user. - Other water pipe components, such as purge valves, ashtrays, base flavorings, etc. are generally known in the art and, while not specifically described herein, are intended to be useable in combination with the presently described embodiments without departing from the scope of the invention.
- An example embodiment of a
bowl 300 in will now be described with reference toFIG. 2 . - As shown for example in
FIGs. 2A-2B , abowl 300 preferably generally comprises a substantiallyhemispherical bowl head 302 extending vertically and radially from a substantiallycylindrical bowl stalk 304. As shown,bowl stalk 304 may be flared outward at its bottom end to facilitate easier manipulation. Thebowl 300 preferably further comprises interior 307 and exterior 306 surfaces separated by arim portion 310. In some embodiments, located central to thebowl head 302, and forming a portion of the inner surface of thebowl 300, may be ahollow tube 312 extending the length of thebowl 300 from thebowl head 302 through thebowl stalk 304. Thehollow tube 312, and other structures herein described, are additionally shown inFIG. 2B , which is a cross-sectional illustration of an example embodiment of abowl 300. -
Bowl head 302 preferably further comprises a plurality ofcompartments 320 therein for containing the organic matter or other material to be smoked. Accordingly, internal walls 322 may separateadjacent compartments 320. A plurality of internal walls 322 may extend inward from the interior surface of the bowl head tohollow tube 312, forming the plurality ofcompartments 320. Accordingly, each internal wall 322 may partially or wholly separateadjacent compartments 320.Compartments 320 may have varied dimensions and may be uniform or sized differently in different embodiments. In the example embodiment each compartment is of equal depth and similar dimensions and shape. Each compartment may have a "U" shaped cross sectional profile when viewed from a side. Alternatively, each compartment may have a "V" shape, open-top square shape, open-top rectangular shape or other shapes. - As shown in
FIG. 2B , in some embodiments thecompartments 320 are slightly recessed from an upper elevation of therim 310, forming aspace 318 between a cover and the organic matter to be smoked so as to promote airflow from the organic matter to thehollow tube 312. - As shown for example in
FIG. 2B , thebowl stalk 304 may further comprise agrommet 314 for effecting a substantially airtight seal with a water pipe stem. In some embodiments thegrommet 314 may include threading, tread, ribs or other surface characteristics.Grommet 314 may be the same material as the rest ofbowl 300 although in some embodiments it may also be a different material. For instance,grommet 314 may be rubber to promote better sealing characteristics.Grommet 314 may be flared as shown in the example embodiment of FIG. 2C by the concentric rings at the center. This may create a conical cross section ofgrommet 314 when viewed from the side ofbowl 300. The conical cross section may promote better sealing characteristics with a water pipe stem and ease of user coupling ofhead 300 with the water pipe stem. In operation, thegrommet 314 can replace a traditional bowl grommet shown inFIG. 1B . - As shown for example in
FIG. 2A , an exterior surface of the bowl may comprise agrip portion 316. In some embodiments, thisgrip portion 316 may include a friction surface providing additional grip to the user. The grip surface may include ridges, bumps, depressions and other features. Thegrip portion 316 in the example embodiment is a series of lines with arcing features, running generally parallel to each other aroundbowl 300. A similar series of lines with arcing features in an opposite direction run generally substantially parallel to each other aroundbowl 300 such that numerous intersections of each set of lines with any one line creates a cross-hatched pattern aroundbowl 300. - In at least one embodiment,
bowl 300 is made of silicone material. Silicone may have advantages such as improved insulation around thehead 302 and improved heat distribution inside thehead 302 and may also provide improved uniformity of heat distribution. Improved insulation aroundhead 302 may provide an improved user experience since users are less likely to burn themselves when handlingbowl 300 when it is hot. Improved heat distribution insidehead 302 may provide an improved user experience since it promotes even heating characteristics for organic matter incompartments 320. As such, organic matter may be evenly heated and less likely to have some portions burn while others remain unheated. In other embodiments clay, marble, glass, or other appropriate materials may be used. - As shown for example in
FIG. 2B , therim portion 310 may further comprise a coupling surface for frictionally coupling a cover (not shown) to the bowl such that charcoal or other heat source may provide heat to the tobacco or other organic substance while remaining separated therefrom, in accordance with the embodiments and concepts discussed herein. This coupling surface can includeridges 324 which can be arranged in a fashion to promote an airtight seal and a screwing type seal. In some embodiments, the cover preferably comprises a ventilated cover, such as the exemplary ventilated cover show for example inFIGs. 3A-6E , as well as the ventilated cover described inU.S. Pat. Appl. No. 13/489,475, filed on June 6, 2012 rim 310. In some embodiments, the coupling surface may be an exterior surface of therim 310. In some embodiments, the coupling surface may be an upper surface of therim 310. In some embodiments, the coupling surface may be a combination of more than one of an exterior, interior and upper surface of therim 310. Preferably, the coupling surface includes tread, threading, ribs or similar structure adapted to increase the frictional coupling of the cover with thebowl 300. - In accordance with the bowl of
FIG. 2 , a user can insert a metered amount of tobacco, shisha or other organic material into one or more ofcompartments 320 before or after couplingbowl 300 with a stem of a water pipe in order to prepare thebowl 300 for smoking. -
FIGs. 3-4 illustrate an example embodiment of a ventilatedcover 500 for use in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present invention. The ventilatedcover 500 may include aplatform 520 on which to support coal or other heating source as shown inFIG. 3 , and acap 540 resting on or coupled to the platform so as to form aheating chamber 570, as shown inFIG. 4E-4F ,5A-5B . Airflow throughcover 500 may be controllable byrotating cap 540 relative to theplatform 520. - As shown in
FIG. 3A-3C ,5A-5B and5F-5G , theplatform 520 comprises a recessedtray 522 for containing the heating source. Theplatform 520 also preferably comprises a plurality of perimeter bowl vents 524 for permitting airflow between the heating chamber and the bowl while in operation. As shown, eight perimeter bowl vents 524 may be used although other numbers of perimeter bowl vents 524 are also contemplated. Theplatform 520 also preferably comprises a plurality of, perimetervertical protrusions 530 that mate with correspondingprotrusions 544 of thecap 540 to formcircumferential vents 526 for controlling the airflow between the exterior atmosphere and the heating chamber. In various embodiments this mating may occur using screws and threading. - As the
cap 540 is rotated relative to theplatform 522, for instance by rotatingcap 540 usingrim 590 ofFIG. 4 , therespective protrusions 530 and spaces therebetween (i.e. the formed circumferential vents 526) may transition between fully open, partially open and fully closed with respect to adjustable side vents 560. In this manner, airflow to a heating chamber (e.g. 570 ofFIG. 4E ) may be controlled. In some embodiments, thecap 540 may further comprise additionalupper vents 572, which may or may not be adjustable in different embodiments. -
Platform 520 may be comprised of forged aluminum or steel. Similarly,cap 540 may be comprised of forged aluminum or steel. - Recessed
tray 522 includeswalls 528 which are flared inward from their upper edges.Walls 528 may prevent coals or other heating elements from sliding or otherwise moving around withinheating chamber 570 during adjustment by users. The inward, downward flare ofwalls 528 may further promote airflow withinheating chamber 570 by channeling air toward the heating elements. In the example embodiment, recessedtray 522 has a star configuration with eight points. Other embodiments may incorporate other shapes without departing from the scope of the invention. It has been discovered, however that the eight-pointed star configuration provides benefits over other shapes, including benefits of even heating and air flow, particularly when combined with the multi-chambered bowl described herein. -
Circumferential vents 526 may comprise alternating spaces betweenvertical protrusions 530. Theinner surface 532 of eachvertical protrusion 530 may create a substantially "V" shape with the point directed inward, toward the center ofheating chamber 570 from thecircumferential vents 526 on either side of the vertical protrusion. Accordingly, air may be channeled toward heating elements on recessedtray 522. Additionally, the point of each "V" may correspond with each star point of recessedtray 522. It has been discovered that embodiments utilizing such an arrangement benefit from the created air channels which may promote circulation withinheating chamber 570 and promote even heating of the coals or other heating elements during use. -
Vertical protrusions 530 may be 1mm to 100mm in height.Circumferential vents 526 may be 1mm to 100mm in width and 1mm to 100mm in length. - Perimeter bowl vents 524 may be diamond, or other, shaped holes allowing airflow from the interior of
heating chamber 570 intobowl 300. Eachperimeter bowl vent 524 is preferably located near, such as directly in front of, acircumferential vent 526. This may promote a mixture of cool air from the exterior of thecap 540 with heated air from the interior ofheating chamber 570 such that during inhalation by a user, heated air is not exclusively the only air being pulled through the water pipe. The location of perimeter bowl vents 524 as radially aligned with and proximate eachcircumferential vent 526 further promotes air flow, as discussed herein with respect toFIG. 5A . Perimeter bowl vents 524 may have dimensions of 1mm to 100mm in width and 1mm to 100mm in length. -
Rim 590 may be an outward extension ofcap 540 from a central axis perpendicular toheating platform 520 that allows users to rotatecap 540 with respect toplatform 520. This may allow for different configurations of adjustable side vents 560 with respect tocircumferential vents 526, allowing a user to control air flows into and out ofheating chamber 570.Rim 590 is shown as a series of pointed extensions, attaching to cap 540 atprotrusions 544 inFIG. 4 . In some embodiments, rim may be insulated such that it may be handled by hand. Althoughrim 590 is shown as circumferentially surroundingcap 540 inFIGs. 4 and5 , it should be understood that it may only protrude outward in a single location, in a plurality of locations, or in partial circumferential areas. - In accordance with the embodiments described above and shown in
FIGs. 4 and5 , a user can place or otherwise couple aplatform 522 on or with a rim of abowl 300 and thus, above tobacco, shisha or other organic matter already prepared as described above. Then a user can place coals or other combustible material onplatform 522. Once the coals or other combustible material are in place, they can be heated by a heat source, for example a match or lighter, before a user places or otherwise couples a ventilatedcap 540 onplatform 522. - Turning to
FIG. 5A , a cross sectional view of the exemplary ventilatedcover 500 andhead 300 including airflows 602, 604 is shown in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present invention. In the example embodiment airflow 602 represents at least one way in which air may move throughheating chamber 570 when the device has coals (not shown) onplatform 522 but air is not actively being pulled or otherwise inhaled through the water pipe. To elaborate, warm air withinheating chamber 570 may rise throughupper vents 572. Cooler air may enterheating chamber 570 through adjustable side vents 560 (here since multiple air flows 602 and 604 are shown, represented byadjustable side vent 560a) and thencircumferential vents 526 to be heated by coals onplatform 522. Thus air flow 602 during idle air times (e.g. non-active air pull or inhalation) is created. - Airflow 604 including 604a and 604b shows the flow of air when an active air pulling or inhalation through the water pipe occurs and the
combination airflow 604c shows airflow throughhead 300 and into the lower components of the water pipe. Here, when a user is actively pulling air or inhaling through the water pipe, air may entercap 540 intoheating chamber 570 throughupper vents 572 asflow 604b. Likewise, air may entercap 540 intoheating chamber 570 throughadjustable side vent 560b andcircumferential vent 526. Thus, the air passes heated coals onplatform 522 and is pulled through perimeter bowl vents 524. At such point, it enters aspace 318 betweencover 522 and tobacco or otherorganic matter 308 to be smoked. In this space, the air may pick up smoke particles emanating from the heating oforganic matter 308 by coals onplatform 522 and combine into asingle flow 604c throughhollow tube 312. -
FIG. 5B shows a cross sectional view of an example embodiment of ventilatedcover 500 andhead 300 in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present invention. In theexample embodiment platform 522 is shown resting and nested in a complementary shapedrim portion 310 whilecap 540 may rest onplatform 522. As discussed elsewhere herein, one or both of these resting positions can include coupling mechanisms. -
FIG. 5C shows a side view of an example embodiment of ventilatedcover 500 andhead 300 in accordance with the invention.FIGs. 5D-5E show an assembly of ahead 300, with coupledplatform 522 andcap 540.FIG. 5F shows a side view of the exemplary coupled ventilatedcover platform 522 andhead 300 with decoupled ventilatedcover cap 540 in accordance with at least one embodiment of the invention.FIG. 5G shows a perspective view of an example embodiment of a decoupled ventilatedcover cap 540 andplatform 522 in accordance with at the invention. -
FIG. 6A shows a top view of a ventilatedcover 700 with closed cover vents 750 in accordance with at least one alternative embodiment of the present invention. In the example embodiment achamber wall 770 may includeprotrusions 744 that may mate with corresponding locations on platform (shown inFIGs. 6D-6E ), for instance with screws. Theseprotrusions 744 may be separated from each other bygaps 760. -
Cap 740 may have ahandle 730 which may be coupled or integrated withcap 740. Handle 730 may include aninsulated covering 732 which may havegrip portions 734 such as ridges, bumps or other protrusions or features.Cap 740 may have anupper cap 742 as awheel 712,hub 714 andspokes 710. In theexample embodiment spokes 710 may have a substantially diamond shape. This may correspond with anupper vent 750 in alower cap 720 such that in a closed configuration as shown inFIG. 6A , little airflow is permitted between an interior chamber and exterior.Upper cap 742 andlower cap 720 may be coupled athub 714 such that they may rotate with respect to each other for adjustment of airflow. Coupling may be achieved by a screw and washer or other means. Lower cap may be maintained in position by one or more posts which extend into aheating chamber 780 and contact an inner wall ofchamber wall 770. Posts may also contact upper ends ofprotrusions 744 in some embodiments to prevent rotation oflower cap 720 at the same rate asupper cap 742. -
FIG. 6B shows a top view of a ventilatedcover 700 with partially closedupper vents 750 in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present invention whileFIG. 6C shows a top view of a ventilatedcover 700 with open cover vents 750 in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present invention. Cover vents 750 may be adjusted by a user rotatingupper cap 742 with respect tolower cap 720 usinghandle 730. -
FIG. 6D shows a top view of a ventilated cover withcap 740 removed in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present invention. In theexample embodiment platform 722 includes a surface where a heating source may rest and perimeter bowl vents 724 may allow air exchange from a heating chamber to a bowl (not shown) belowplatform 722.Chamber wall 770 may have an upper surface 772 on which a lower surface of one or both ofupper cap 742 andlower cap 720 rest. In some embodiments ridges or other regular or irregular features may allow airflow below a heating source and improve airflow with the chamber. -
FIG. 6E shows a bottom view of a ventilatedcover 700 in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present invention. In theexample embodiment platform 722 may havesmall nodules 790 which rest inside a bowl. In some embodiments thesenodules 790 may direct heat into individual chambers of the bowl.Nodules 790 may also prevent ventilatedcover 700 from inadvertently sliding or being knocked off of a head (not shown) since they may rest inside a bowl of a head. -
FIG. 7A-7E show a use case of a ventilatedcover 700 in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present invention. In an example embodiment a ventilatedcover 700 as disclosed herein may be placed on awater pipe head 300 as shown inFIG. 7A , such that at least one perimeter bowl vent (not shown) is oriented above thehead 300, as shown inFIG. 7B . A heating source may be added within a heating chamber on a platform inside ventilatedcover 700, as shown inFIG. 7C . This may be lit with a flame or otherwise heated such that the heating source produces heat. Vents may be closed to warm up the chamber and then the vents may be opened to an appropriate amount by rotating using arm or other adjustment mechanism in order to allow adequate ventilation. Users can wait two to four minutes or other appropriate lengths of time in order for tobacco or other organic matter to be appropriately heated, as shown inFIG. 7D . Air can be drawn through the heated tobacco or shisha contained inbowl 300 by a user inhaling through an adequately coupled hose and smoked and enjoyed accordingly, as shown inFIG. 7E . - In general, a ventilated
cover 700 andbowl 300 may be washed by hand for optimal cleaning using hot water and soap or other appropriate cleaner. Likewise, a ventilated cover may be handled with tongs to ensure a user does contact surfaces which may be hot with the exception of handles or rims to adjust vents. When vents are open or a cap is removed, a ventilatedcover 700 will generally be at its coolest temperature. When vents are closed, ventilatedcover 700 may be at its hottest temperature. As such,bowl 300 will likewise be at a coolest and hottest temperature in accordance with these principles. - As would be understood by one in the art, features described herein and shown in the figures may be combined in appropriate combinations and are thus contemplated herein. Further, although
FIG. 7 particularly illustrates a use case of the example embodiment ventilatedcover 700 shown inFIG. 6 , it is understood that one of skill in the art would understand how to use any combination of features as described with respect to the embodiments disclosed herein, including other ventilated covers and bowls. Further, as would be understood in the art, the shapes disclosed herein are not limiting. For instance, a round bowl could be replaced by a triangular or square bowl in various embodiments, as could diamond shapes be replaced by others. -
FIG. 8A shows an example embodiment of a perspective view of a ventilatedcover cap 541 andmulti-functional tongs 800. In the example embodiment, tongs 800 can be used to adjust and remove various portions of a water pipe, including a ventilatedcover cap 541. -
FIG. 8B shows an example embodiment of a perspective view ofmulti-functional tongs 800. In the example embodiment, tongs 800 can include one, two, or more oflegs 804 which can be made from a variety of materials, including stainless steel, silicone, wood, glass, or any combination thereof.Legs 804 can have afirst end 806 which can interface with a lid.Legs 804 can have asecond end 808 which can interface with charcoal or other heat source. As shown,second end 808 oftongs 800 can include one or more tong protrusions 805 to interface with charcoal or other heat sources. In some embodiments, tong protrusions 805 can provide insulation properties such that heat is not transferred directly tolegs 804. -
Legs 804 can be coupled at ahinge 802 which can be silicone, or some other flexible material, in various embodiments. Hinge 802 can provide users the ability to manipulate the first and second ends 806 and 808 in a simple and intuitive manner, without the possibility of dropping oneleg 804. In this manner,legs 804 can be manipulated in a manner similar to chopsticks, but with additional functionality. In the example embodiment,legs 804 are shown as slightly bowed such that there is a gap between them at both first and second ends 806, 808. -
FIG. 8C shows an example embodiment of a side view of a ventilatedcover 501 and coupledbowl 300 withmulti-functional tongs 800 in a use. In the example embodiment tongs 800 are shown as coupled with ventilatedcover 501 for manipulation with respect tobowl 300.Tongs 800 can also be coupled withelements cover 501. In the example embodiment,first end 806 oflegs 804 can be shaped similarly in a complementary fashion to an interface surface of upper holes (e.g. 572 ofFig. 9A ) of a ventilatedcover 501. In this manner tongs 800 can be used to easily adjust ventilatedcover 501. Although not shown, additional components and features offirst end 806 can be provided in various embodiments oftongs 800 such as varied surfaces, materials, protrusions, projections and others in order to improve grip and promote convenient and intuitive usage for users.First end 806 oftongs 800 are not limited for use with upper holes of a ventilatedcover 501 as shown. They can also be used to grasp, grip or otherwise adjust ventilatedcover 501 at various other locations, for instance atrim 590 and atopenings -
FIG. 9A shows an example embodiment of a top perspective view of a ventilatedcover cap 541 in accordance with the present invention. In the example embodiment, the upper surface and features ofcap 541 can be similar to that shown inFIGs. 4A-4D . -
FIG. 9B shows an example embodiment of a bottom perspective view of a ventilatedcover cap 541 in accordance with the present invention. In the example embodiment,teeth 545 can be provided at a lower surface ofprotrusions 544.Teeth 545 can be locked or otherwise interface with a platform (e.g. 521 ofFIG 10 ) as shown inFIGs. 11A-11B . This can provide various benefits, including a secure interface with other components such that if a water pipe with ventilatedcover cap 541 is knocked over, charcoal or other heat sources will be substantially contained and not fall on a floor, table or other supporting surface. This can help mitigate danger of burns, injury, scars and other damage associated with using heat sources. While fourteeth 545 are provided in the example embodiment, other embodiments may include additional orfewer teeth 545. -
FIG. 10 shows an example embodiment of a top perspective view of a ventilatedcover platform 521 in accordance with the present invention. In the example embodiment, a raisedsurface 523 can provide a slight elevation over a normal tray (not shown) or recessedtray 522 for charcoal or other heating elements. As such, heat emanating from the bottom of a heat source can be more evenly distributed across upper tray surfaces. Additionally, aramp 531 withdetents 533 can be provided in order to allow for more precise control of circumferential vents (seeelement 529 ofFIG. 11B , similar to 526 ofFIG. 5A ).Ramp 531 withdetents 533 can provide circumferential vent sizing in both a vertical and horizontal direction and thus the width and height of circumferential vents can be precisely controlled by placement at or on particular detents in order to increase or decrease airflow inside a ventilatedcover cap 541. In some embodiments,teeth 545 provide the interface withramp 531 and in some embodiments can be shaped to rest indetents 533. -
FIG. 11A shows a side cutaway view of an example embodiment of arotating lid 501 including coupled ventilatedcover cap 541,platform 521 andhead 301 in a closed configuration in accordance with the present invention. In the example embodiment, therotating lid 501 is in a closed configuration, meaning that circumferential vents are sealed. -
FIG. 11B shows a side cutaway view of an example embodiment of arotating lid 501 including coupled ventilatedcover cap 541,platform 521 andhead 301 in an open configuration in accordance with the present invention. In the example embodiment, a user has rotatedcap 541 with respect toplatform 521, thus causingcircumferential vents 529 to open and allow airflow intocap 541. Also shown are an interlock between aridge 303 ofbase 301 andlower lip 529 andupper lip 525 ofplatform 521 to provide a seal, which in some embodiments is airtight, betweenrotating lid 501 andbowl 301. As such,lid 501 will not fall off ofbowl 301 if adjusted or accidentally knocked over by a user or third party. -
FIG. 11C shows another example embodiment of a ventilatedcap 501 coupled to abowl 1200. In the example embodiment, ventilatedcap 501 includes achamber 511 with an adjustableupper component 509 allowing for separate adjustment ofupper vents 572 with respect toheating chamber 570.
Claims (16)
- A system for facilitating smoking of tobacco from a hookah, the system comprising:
a heating platform (520, 720) for resting on a bowl (300) operable to contain tobacco or other smokable organic substance (308), the heating platform (520, 720) comprising a central surface including a depression (522, 722) with at least one surrounding wall (528) such that a heating source will not slide off the central surface, at least one perimeter vent (524, 724) of the platform (520, 720) to allow air to pass between an area above the central surface and below the central surface and a cap (540, 740) with at least one exterior vent (560a), at least one upper vent (572, 750), at least one movement control extension (590) and at least one rest for resting on the heating platform (520, 720) characterized in that the heating platform (520, 720) further comprises:
at least one exterior vent (526) located in at least one perimeter wall located around an exterior of the heating platform (520, 720), wherein the at least one exterior vent (526) of the heating platform (520, 720) can be aligned with the at least one exterior vent (560a) of the cap (540, 740). - A cap (540, 740) for use in the system according to claim 1, said cap comprising at least one exterior vent (560a), at least one upper vent (750), at least one movement control extension (590) and at least one rest for resting on the heating platform (520, 720), wherein the at least one exterior vent (560a) is located at a bottom of the cap (540) and can be aligned with the at least one exterior (526) vent of the heating platform (520, 720).
- The cap (540, 740) of claim 2, wherein the at least one exterior vent (560a) is adjustable using a movement control extension (590) such that its position can be adjusted with respect to the exterior vent (526) of the heating platform (520, 720).
- The cap (540, 740) of claim 3, wherein the at least one movement control extension is an arm (730).
- The cap (540, 740) of claim 3, wherein the at least one movement control extension is a rim (590).
- The cap (540, 740) of claim 2, further comprising:an interior cap (720); andan exterior cap (710).
- The cap (540, 740) of claim 6, wherein the at least one movement control extension (590) can be used to adjust the exterior cap (710) with respect to the interior cap (720).
- The cap (540, 740) of claim 7, wherein adjusting the exterior cap (710) with respect to the interior cap (720) can adjust the at least one upper vent.
- The cap (540, 740) of claim 7, wherein the exterior cap (710) and interior cap (720) are coupled such that they can rotate with respect to each other.
- The cap (540, 740) of claim 3, wherein the movement control extension (590) can be used to lift the cap off the heating platform (520, 720).
- The cap (540, 740) of claim 2, wherein a lower edge of the cap is located at a further radial distance from a central axis perpendicular to the platform surface than a radial distance of the circumference of the heating platform (520, 720).
- The cap (540, 740) of claim 2, wherein the cap can be fixedly coupled with the heating platform (520, 720).
- A heating platform (520, 720) for use in the system according to claim 1, said heating platform (520, 720) comprising a central surface including a depression (522, 722) with at least one surrounding wall (528) such that a heating source will not slide off the central surface, at least one perimeter vent (524, 724) of the heating platform (520, 720) to allow air to pass between an area above the central surface and below the central surface and at least one exterior vent (526) located in at least one perimeter wall located around an exterior of the heating platform (520, 720), wherein the heating platform (520, 720) can be fixedly coupled with a bowl (300) of the system when resting on the bowl (300).
- The heating platform (520, 720) of claim 13, wherein the heating platform (520, 720) has at least one ramp for supporting the cap (540, 740), the ramp having at least one detent.
- The heating platform (520, 720) of claim 13, wherein the heating platform (520, 720) includes ridges for coupling with a bowl (300) of a water pipe.
- The heating platform (520, 720) of claim 13, wherein the heating platform (520, 720) includes nodules on a bottom surface of the heating platform (520, 720).
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
PCT/US2014/066709 WO2016081004A1 (en) | 2014-11-20 | 2014-11-20 | Hookah bowl |
PCT/US2015/062019 WO2016081920A1 (en) | 2014-11-20 | 2015-11-20 | Hookah bowl and heat management accessory |
Publications (4)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
EP3220757A1 EP3220757A1 (en) | 2017-09-27 |
EP3220757A4 EP3220757A4 (en) | 2018-08-22 |
EP3220757B1 true EP3220757B1 (en) | 2020-10-14 |
EP3220757B2 EP3220757B2 (en) | 2023-10-11 |
Family
ID=55531510
Family Applications (2)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
EP15861048.5A Active EP3220758B2 (en) | 2014-11-20 | 2015-11-20 | Pipe bowl for a water pipe |
EP15860441.3A Active EP3220757B2 (en) | 2014-11-20 | 2015-11-20 | Hookah bowl and heat management accessory |
Family Applications Before (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
EP15861048.5A Active EP3220758B2 (en) | 2014-11-20 | 2015-11-20 | Pipe bowl for a water pipe |
Country Status (6)
Country | Link |
---|---|
EP (2) | EP3220758B2 (en) |
DE (1) | DE202015106352U1 (en) |
DK (2) | DK3220758T3 (en) |
ES (2) | ES2871091T3 (en) |
HU (2) | HUE054375T2 (en) |
WO (3) | WO2016081004A1 (en) |
Families Citing this family (6)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
EP3595463A4 (en) * | 2017-02-01 | 2020-12-16 | Bavar, Reza | Domed water pipe with supporting tray |
US11206866B2 (en) | 2017-11-09 | 2021-12-28 | Starbuzz Tobacco, Inc. | Hookahs, heating units, and related methods |
RU200171U1 (en) * | 2020-05-28 | 2020-10-08 | Общество с ограниченной ответственностью "Проспект-М" | Device for regulating the temperature of heating tobacco |
US20230071922A1 (en) * | 2021-09-09 | 2023-03-09 | Chuanli Xu | Smoking water pipe with transparent window |
DE202021106167U1 (en) * | 2021-11-11 | 2021-12-03 | Ibrahim Dabes | Heat regulation system for a hookah |
GB2614873A (en) * | 2021-12-17 | 2023-07-26 | Wf Trading Ltd | Improvements in and relating to smoke inhaling apparatus |
Citations (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
CN2774181Y (en) | 2005-03-09 | 2006-04-26 | 广州市兆鹰五金有限公司 | Cut tobacco burning device for water pipe |
US20100212679A1 (en) | 2009-02-26 | 2010-08-26 | Edwar Bishara | Electric heating for hookah |
US20100275937A1 (en) | 2010-07-13 | 2010-11-04 | Mohammad Javad Shakouri Moghadam | Hubble-bubble device |
WO2013184847A1 (en) | 2012-06-06 | 2013-12-12 | Kaloud, Inc. | Hookah heat management accessory |
Family Cites Families (15)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US1935052A (en) | 1932-08-13 | 1933-11-14 | Hayden David Homer | Pipe construction |
FR2871344B1 (en) * | 2004-06-10 | 2007-01-05 | Shishamania Internat Sarl | NARGUILLE WITH SIMPLIFIED IGNITION |
US20070215164A1 (en) * | 2006-03-20 | 2007-09-20 | Mya Saray Llc | Disposable hookah bowl |
US8459269B2 (en) | 2006-04-10 | 2013-06-11 | David Zoumut | Hookah bowl |
US7827995B2 (en) * | 2007-10-10 | 2010-11-09 | Inhale, Inc. | Interlocking hookah pipe |
EP2179667B1 (en) | 2008-10-24 | 2014-04-16 | André Pflaum | Hookah tobacco portion |
US20100101590A1 (en) * | 2008-10-24 | 2010-04-29 | Andre Pflaum | Hookah tobacco portion |
HUP0800634A2 (en) | 2008-10-27 | 2010-06-28 | Salim El-Said | Hookah |
US8550091B2 (en) * | 2008-11-24 | 2013-10-08 | Kannel Management, Llc | Electrically heated water pipe smoking device |
US20100126518A1 (en) * | 2008-11-25 | 2010-05-27 | Saleh Saleh A | Hookah capsule |
US8464725B2 (en) * | 2009-10-16 | 2013-06-18 | Mya Saray, Llc | Hookah bowl |
GB2490352A (en) | 2011-04-28 | 2012-10-31 | Yacoub George Ghattas | Prepacked disposable hookah (sheesha) head |
CN103826479B (en) * | 2011-06-30 | 2016-04-06 | 希夏普雷索公司 | The pre-packaged capsule of sucked material can be lighted |
DE102012106919A1 (en) | 2012-07-30 | 2014-01-30 | Ibrahim Dabes | Tobacco head for a hookah |
CN104883988B (en) | 2012-09-04 | 2017-06-16 | A.M.外科有限公司 | Compact ESS blade assembly and its application method |
-
2014
- 2014-11-20 WO PCT/US2014/066709 patent/WO2016081004A1/en active Application Filing
-
2015
- 2015-11-20 DK DK15861048.5T patent/DK3220758T3/en active
- 2015-11-20 HU HUE15861048A patent/HUE054375T2/en unknown
- 2015-11-20 DE DE202015106352.0U patent/DE202015106352U1/en active Active
- 2015-11-20 EP EP15861048.5A patent/EP3220758B2/en active Active
- 2015-11-20 WO PCT/US2015/062020 patent/WO2016081921A1/en active Application Filing
- 2015-11-20 HU HUE15860441A patent/HUE052564T2/en unknown
- 2015-11-20 DK DK15860441.3T patent/DK3220757T3/en active
- 2015-11-20 ES ES15861048T patent/ES2871091T3/en active Active
- 2015-11-20 EP EP15860441.3A patent/EP3220757B2/en active Active
- 2015-11-20 WO PCT/US2015/062019 patent/WO2016081920A1/en active Application Filing
- 2015-11-20 ES ES15860441T patent/ES2835850T3/en active Active
Patent Citations (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
CN2774181Y (en) | 2005-03-09 | 2006-04-26 | 广州市兆鹰五金有限公司 | Cut tobacco burning device for water pipe |
US20100212679A1 (en) | 2009-02-26 | 2010-08-26 | Edwar Bishara | Electric heating for hookah |
US20100275937A1 (en) | 2010-07-13 | 2010-11-04 | Mohammad Javad Shakouri Moghadam | Hubble-bubble device |
WO2013184847A1 (en) | 2012-06-06 | 2013-12-12 | Kaloud, Inc. | Hookah heat management accessory |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
---|---|
HUE054375T2 (en) | 2021-09-28 |
EP3220757B2 (en) | 2023-10-11 |
WO2016081921A1 (en) | 2016-05-26 |
EP3220758A4 (en) | 2018-09-05 |
EP3220757A4 (en) | 2018-08-22 |
HUE052564T2 (en) | 2021-05-28 |
EP3220757A1 (en) | 2017-09-27 |
EP3220758B1 (en) | 2021-04-28 |
WO2016081004A1 (en) | 2016-05-26 |
EP3220758A1 (en) | 2017-09-27 |
ES2835850T3 (en) | 2021-06-23 |
EP3220758B2 (en) | 2024-02-28 |
ES2871091T3 (en) | 2021-10-28 |
WO2016081920A1 (en) | 2016-05-26 |
DK3220757T3 (en) | 2020-12-07 |
DK3220758T3 (en) | 2021-05-25 |
DE202015106352U1 (en) | 2016-02-29 |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
US10383363B2 (en) | Hookah bowl and heat management accessory | |
EP3220757B1 (en) | Hookah bowl and heat management accessory | |
JP5975179B2 (en) | Pottery | |
US9237770B2 (en) | Hookah heat management accessory | |
US8459269B2 (en) | Hookah bowl | |
US20190350253A1 (en) | Heat management accessory for hookah | |
US20070056599A1 (en) | Hookah bowl | |
US10925312B2 (en) | Systems, methods, and devices for heat management of heating implements for water pipes | |
US10806175B2 (en) | Systems, method, and device for heat management of heating implements for water pipes | |
US20220079218A1 (en) | Hookahs, heating units, and related methods | |
KR101226468B1 (en) | Meat grill receptacle | |
US20180103683A1 (en) | Hookah | |
US10021907B2 (en) | Hookah bowl | |
CN210143816U (en) | System for facilitating smoking of tobacco from hookah and bowl for hookah | |
KR200443712Y1 (en) | Roaster | |
CZ307984B6 (en) | Handle for hookah crown | |
US8535365B2 (en) | Moxa burning bowl | |
EP3566593A1 (en) | Heating platform for a waterpipe | |
WO2018143984A1 (en) | Domed water pipe with supporting tray | |
US20210169136A1 (en) | Systems, methods, and devices for hookah filtering | |
KR200391514Y1 (en) | Mugwort cauterizing device | |
TWM462073U (en) | Easy-cleaning dual-purpose pot for hot-pot and grilling | |
TWM346384U (en) | Charcoal smoke-free baking oven |
Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
---|---|---|---|
STAA | Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent |
Free format text: STATUS: THE INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATION HAS BEEN MADE |
|
PUAI | Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012 |
|
STAA | Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent |
Free format text: STATUS: REQUEST FOR EXAMINATION WAS MADE |
|
17P | Request for examination filed |
Effective date: 20170619 |
|
AK | Designated contracting states |
Kind code of ref document: A1 Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR |
|
AX | Request for extension of the european patent |
Extension state: BA ME |
|
DAV | Request for validation of the european patent (deleted) | ||
DAX | Request for extension of the european patent (deleted) | ||
A4 | Supplementary search report drawn up and despatched |
Effective date: 20180725 |
|
RIC1 | Information provided on ipc code assigned before grant |
Ipc: A24F 1/30 20060101AFI20180717BHEP |
|
STAA | Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent |
Free format text: STATUS: EXAMINATION IS IN PROGRESS |
|
17Q | First examination report despatched |
Effective date: 20200114 |
|
GRAP | Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR1 |
|
STAA | Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent |
Free format text: STATUS: GRANT OF PATENT IS INTENDED |
|
RIC1 | Information provided on ipc code assigned before grant |
Ipc: A24F 1/32 20060101ALI20200706BHEP Ipc: A24F 1/30 20060101AFI20200706BHEP |
|
INTG | Intention to grant announced |
Effective date: 20200804 |
|
GRAS | Grant fee paid |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR3 |
|
GRAA | (expected) grant |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009210 |
|
STAA | Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent |
Free format text: STATUS: THE PATENT HAS BEEN GRANTED |
|
AK | Designated contracting states |
Kind code of ref document: B1 Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: GB Ref legal event code: FG4D |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: CH Ref legal event code: EP Ref country code: AT Ref legal event code: REF Ref document number: 1322695 Country of ref document: AT Kind code of ref document: T Effective date: 20201015 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: DE Ref legal event code: R096 Ref document number: 602015060608 Country of ref document: DE |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: IE Ref legal event code: FG4D |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: DK Ref legal event code: T3 Effective date: 20201203 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: CH Ref legal event code: NV Representative=s name: VALIPAT S.A. C/O BOVARD SA NEUCHATEL, CH |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: NL Ref legal event code: FP |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: AT Ref legal event code: MK05 Ref document number: 1322695 Country of ref document: AT Kind code of ref document: T Effective date: 20201014 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: DE Ref legal event code: R082 Ref document number: 602015060608 Country of ref document: DE Representative=s name: RGTH PATENTANWAELTE PARTGMBB, DE Ref country code: DE Ref legal event code: R082 Ref document number: 602015060608 Country of ref document: DE Representative=s name: RGTH RICHTER GERBAULET THIELEMANN HOFMANN PATE, DE |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: RS Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20201014 Ref country code: PT Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20210215 Ref country code: FI Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20201014 Ref country code: NO Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20210114 Ref country code: GR Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20210115 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: LT Ref legal event code: MG4D |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: HU Ref legal event code: AG4A Ref document number: E052564 Country of ref document: HU |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: AT Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20201014 Ref country code: BG Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20210114 Ref country code: PL Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20201014 Ref country code: SE Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20201014 Ref country code: LV Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20201014 Ref country code: IS Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20210214 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: ES Ref legal event code: FG2A Ref document number: 2835850 Country of ref document: ES Kind code of ref document: T3 Effective date: 20210623 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: HR Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20201014 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: DE Ref legal event code: R026 Ref document number: 602015060608 Country of ref document: DE |
|
PLBI | Opposition filed |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009260 |
|
PLAX | Notice of opposition and request to file observation + time limit sent |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNOBS2 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: RO Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20201014 Ref country code: SK Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20201014 Ref country code: LT Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20201014 Ref country code: LU Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES Effective date: 20201120 Ref country code: MC Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20201014 Ref country code: SM Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20201014 Ref country code: EE Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20201014 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: BE Ref legal event code: MM Effective date: 20201130 |
|
26 | Opposition filed |
Opponent name: ROYAL DISTRIBUTION T.D.N. Effective date: 20210712 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: IE Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES Effective date: 20201120 Ref country code: AL Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20201014 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: SI Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20201014 |
|
PLBB | Reply of patent proprietor to notice(s) of opposition received |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNOBS3 |
|
PLAB | Opposition data, opponent's data or that of the opponent's representative modified |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009299OPPO |
|
R26 | Opposition filed (corrected) |
Opponent name: ROYAL DISTRIBUTION T.D.N. Effective date: 20210712 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: IS Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20210214 Ref country code: MT Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20201014 Ref country code: CY Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20201014 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: MK Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20201014 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: BE Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES Effective date: 20201130 |
|
PLBP | Opposition withdrawn |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009264 |
|
P01 | Opt-out of the competence of the unified patent court (upc) registered |
Effective date: 20230529 |
|
PUAH | Patent maintained in amended form |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009272 |
|
STAA | Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent |
Free format text: STATUS: PATENT MAINTAINED AS AMENDED |
|
27A | Patent maintained in amended form |
Effective date: 20231011 |
|
AK | Designated contracting states |
Kind code of ref document: B2 Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: DE Ref legal event code: R102 Ref document number: 602015060608 Country of ref document: DE |
|
PGFP | Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: NL Payment date: 20231122 Year of fee payment: 9 |
|
PGFP | Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: GB Payment date: 20231123 Year of fee payment: 9 |
|
PGFP | Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: ES Payment date: 20231215 Year of fee payment: 9 |
|
PGFP | Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: TR Payment date: 20231113 Year of fee payment: 9 Ref country code: IT Payment date: 20231130 Year of fee payment: 9 Ref country code: HU Payment date: 20231121 Year of fee payment: 9 Ref country code: FR Payment date: 20231123 Year of fee payment: 9 Ref country code: DK Payment date: 20231122 Year of fee payment: 9 Ref country code: DE Payment date: 20231120 Year of fee payment: 9 Ref country code: CZ Payment date: 20231108 Year of fee payment: 9 Ref country code: CH Payment date: 20231201 Year of fee payment: 9 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: NL Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20201014 |