US20160183590A1

US20160183590A1 - Mug with Pipe

Info

Publication number: US20160183590A1
Application number: US14/932,145
Authority: US
Inventors: Eric Thomas Bert
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2014-11-04
Filing date: 2015-11-04
Publication date: 2016-06-30

Abstract

An example mug includes a main body forming a telescoped in state and a telescoped out state, and a liner positioned within the main body. With the main body in the telescoped in state, the liner within the main body is configured to hold a liquid so that the mug can be drank from. With the main body in the telescoped out state, the liner is removable so that the main body can be used as a pipe.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION(S)

This application claims the benefit of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 62/074869, filed Nov. 4, 2014, the entirety of which is hereby incorporated by reference.

BACKGROUND

Pipes are used to smoke various products, such a tobacco.

SUMMARY

In general terms, this disclosure is directed to a coffee mug including a pipe.
One aspect is an example mug including a main body forming a telescoped in state and a telescoped out state, and a liner positioned within the main body. With the main body in the telescoped in state, the liner within the main body is configured to hold a liquid so that the mug can be drank from. With the main body in the telescoped out state, the liner is removable so that the main body can be used as a pipe.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 shows one example of a coffee mug in a telescoped in state.

FIG. 2 shows the coffee mug of FIG. 1 in a telescoped out state.

FIG. 3 shows a cross section of a portion of the coffee mug of FIG. 1 with an optional liner.

FIG. 4 shows a cross section of a portion of the coffee mug of FIG. 2 with the optional liner.

FIG. 5 shows an exploded view of the coffee mug of FIG. 3.

FIG. 6 shows another view of the coffee mug of FIG. 5.

FIG. 7 shows another view of the coffee mug of FIG. 5.

FIG. 8 shows a portion of the coffee mug of FIG. 5.

FIG. 9 shows the coffee mug of FIG. 2 with an optional cap.

FIG. 10 shows another view of the coffee mug of FIG. 2.

FIG. 11 shows the coffee mug of FIG. 10 with the handle removed.

FIG. 12 shows the coffee mug of FIG. 11 with the handle attached to the pipe for smoking

FIG. 13 shows an example cap of the coffee mug of FIG. 1.

FIG. 14 shows another view of the cap of FIG. 13.

FIG. 15 shows an example liner of the coffee mug of FIG. 1.

FIG. 16 shows another example of a handle/slider of the coffee mug of FIG. 1.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The present disclosure relates generally to a coffee mug including a pipe. The coffee mug can be used to hold cold or warm liquids, such as water, juices, teas, coffee, etc. See FIGS. 1 and 3. The coffee mug can also be used to smoke various products, such as tobacco. See FIGS. 2 and 4-12.
Referring now to FIGS. 1-2, an example coffee mug 100 is shown. The coffee mug 100 includes two working states. The coffee mug 100 is shown in a telescoped in state in FIG. 1. The coffee mug 100 is shown in a telescoped out state in FIG. 2. Both of these states are described further below.
Referring now to FIGS. 1 and 3, the coffee mug 100 is shown in the telescoped in state. In this state, the coffee mug 100 includes a main body 130 and a handle/slider 132. The main body 130 can be sized to hold a liquid. In this example, the liquid can be coffee, and the main body 130 can be insulated to retain the hot temperature of the coffee. In other examples, other liquids can be used.
As shown in FIGS. 3-4, the main body 130 can be sized to hold an optional liner 120. The liner 120 is sized to be placed within the main body 130 and is watertight so as to hold the liquid(s) introduced into the coffee mug 100. The liner 120 can be insulated to further retain the cold or hot temperatures of the liquid.
As shown in FIGS. 6 and 15, the liner 120 includes a bottom portion 124, a top portion 122, and a lip 126. The bottom portion 124 includes a reduced diameter that accommodates the telescoping sections of the main body 130, as described further below. The top portion 122 includes an increased diameter that allows for a greater volume of liquid to be held by the liner 120.
In the example shown, the lip 126 of the liner 120 includes a diameter that is large enough to engage a shoulder 143 within the main body 130 to retain the liner 120 within the main body 130. See FIG. 8. In other embodiments, the liner 120 simply sits within the main body 130.
In the example shown in FIG. 15, a rubber gasket 127 is positioned below the lip 126 of the liner. The rubber gasket 127 provides a seal against the should 143 of the main body 130 when placed therein.
A cap 110 is placed over the open top portion 145 of the main body 130, as shown in FIGS. 5-7 and 13-14. In some configurations, the cap 110 includes a gasket 111 so that the cap 110 frictionally engages the main body 130 to form a watertight seal. In other embodiments, other types of engagement, such as a screw or snap fit, can be used. The cap 110 can include an opening 113 through which the liquid can be drunk. In some examples, the cap 110 includes a stopper or slider 115 that moves in a direction 117 to cover the opening 113 when not in use to retain the liquid and temperature thereof.
Referring now to FIGS. 2 and 4-12, the main body 130 of the coffee mug 100 is made up of telescoping sections 136, 138, 140, 142. To form the telescoped out state, a base 146 attached to the telescoping section 142 is grasped by the user and pulled. As the frictional engagement between a bottom portion 141 of the telescoping section 134 and the base 146 is overcome, each of the telescoping sections 136, 138, 140, 142 moves relative to one another and eventually form the telescoped out state. In this configuration, the coffee mug 100 can be used as a pipe, as described below.
Specifically, the liner 120 can be removed from the main body 130. In addition, the handle/slider 132 can be unscrewed from a mouthpiece 135 formed on an open top portion 145 of the main body 130. A bowl 133 is also unscrewed. The handle/slider 132 is inserted into an opening 144 formed in the telescoping section 142, and the bowl 133 is screwed onto the end of the handle/slider 132. A product, such as tobacco is placed in the bowl 133. Water can be placed in the telescoping section 142 to form a water pipe.
To use the coffee mug 100 as a pipe, the tobacco within the bowl 133 is lit. The user then places his/her mouth on the mouthpiece 135. Since the handle/slider 132 is hollow, smoke from the tobacco is drawn from the bowl 133, through the handle/slider 132, through any water in the telescoping section 142, and into the interior volume of the main body 130. As the user inhales on the mouthpiece 135, the smoke is drawn from the main body 130, through the mouthpiece 135, and into the user's mouth. In this manner, the coffee mug 100 functions as a water pipe.
To return the coffee mug 100 to the telescoped in state, the handle/slider 132 is replaced and the user places a force on the bottom 146 to force the telescoping sections 136, 138, 140, 142 to collapse on one another. Eventually, the bottom portion 141 of the telescoping section 134 engages the base 146 to hold the telescoping sections 136, 138, 140, 142 together in the telescoped in state. Finally, the liner 120 can optionally be replaced within the main body 130.
The coffee mug 100 can be various sizes and dimensions. In the example shown, the coffee mug 100 is between 6 inches and 10 inches in height in the telescoped in state, more preferably 7.7 inches. The liner is sized to fit within, such as also being between 6 inches and 10 inches. The coffee mug 100 is between 1.5 and 3.5 feet in height when in the telescoped out state, more preferably 2.5 feet. Each of the telescoping sections is typically between 5 inches and 7 inches in height, although the actual dimensions can vary. The diameters of each of the telescoping sections and the liner can be varied as desired. In some examples, the diameters vary from 1.5 to 4 inches. Other configurations are possible.
Other configurations are possible for the coffee mug. For example, another example handle/slider 232 is shown in FIG. 16. In this example, the handle/slider 232 is formed of a first portion 234 that extends at an angle relative to the second portion 236. The angled profile of the handle/slider 232 allows for easier handling of the coffee mug when used to drink liquids and also provides a more contoured shape when used as a slider. Other shapes and sizes can be used.
In this example, the telescoping sections and liner of the coffee mug are formed of a material that retains temperature and is easier to clean, such as stainless steel. Other portions of the coffee mug, such as the top portion, base, and cap can be formed of materials such as plastic. Other materials can be used
Particular materials and dimensions thereof recited in the disclosed examples, as well as other conditions and details, should not be construed to unduly limit this disclosure. Although the subject matter has been described in language specific to structural features and/or methodological acts, it is to be understood that the subject matter defined in the appended claims is not necessarily limited to the specific features or acts described above. Rather, the specific features and acts described above are disclosed as representative forms of implementing the claims.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A mug, comprising:

a main body forming a telescoped in state and a telescoped out state; and

a liner positioned within the main body;

wherein, with the main body in the telescoped in state, the liner within the main body is configured to hold a liquid so that the mug can be drank from; and

wherein, with the main body in the telescoped out state, the liner is removable so that the main body can be used as a pipe.

2. The mug of claim 1, wherein the main body is formed from multiple telescoping sections.

3. The mug of claim 2, wherein each of the telescoping sections collapses on one another when the main body is in the telescoped in state.

4. The mug of claim 1, further comprising a lid configured to be coupled to the main body.

5. The mug of claim 1, further comprising a mouthpiece.

6. The mug of claim 5, further comprising a handle coupled to the mouthpiece.

7. The mug of claim 1, further comprising a handle coupled to the main body, wherein the handle is removable.

8. The mug of claim 7, wherein the handle is attachable to the main body to form a slider.

9. The mug of claim 8, further comprising a bowl coupled to the slider.

10. The mug of claim 1, wherein the liner includes a first portion of a smaller diameter and a second portion of a larger diameter.

11. A mug, comprising:

a main body forming a telescoped in state and a telescoped out state, wherein the main body is formed from multiple telescoping sections;

a liner positioned within the main body;

a lid configured to be coupled to the main body;

a mouthpiece; and

a handle coupled to the mouthpiece, wherein the handle is removable;

wherein, with the main body in the telescoped out state:

the liner is removable so that the main body can be used as a pipe; and

the handle is attachable to one of the telescoping sections to form a slider.

12. The mug of claim 11, wherein each of the telescoping sections collapses on one another when the main body is in the telescoped in state.

13. The mug of claim 11, further comprising a bowl coupled to the slider.

14. The mug of claim 11, wherein the liner includes a first portion of a smaller diameter and a second portion of a larger diameter.

15. A method of using a mug, the method comprising:

placing a liner in a main body of the mug;

putting a liquid into the liner;

using the mug to drink the liquid;

removing the liner from the main body;

telescoping out the main body; and

using the mug to smoke a product.

16. The method of claim 15, further comprising:

removing a handle; and

placing the handle as a slider to hold the product.

17. The method of claim 16, further comprising attaching a bowl to the slider.

18. The method of claim 15, further comprising forming the main body of multiple telescoping sections.

19. The method of claim 15, further comprising coupling a lid to the main body to retain the liquid in the liner.

20. The method of claim 19, further comprising smoking the product from a mouthpiece coupled to the main body.