WO2019157302A1

WO2019157302A1 - Laser technology integrated into a smoking device

Info

Publication number: WO2019157302A1
Application number: PCT/US2019/017242
Authority: WO
Inventors: Justin ZELAYA; Benjamin GORLICK
Original assignee: Zelaya Justin; Gorlick Benjamin
Priority date: 2018-02-08
Filing date: 2019-02-08
Publication date: 2019-08-15

Abstract

Disclosed herein is an integrated chemical-free laser ignition technology in an easy to use smoking device. In certain cases, the integrated chemical-free laser ignition technology allows for absence of additional chemicals, e.g. butane from a lighter, during the smoking process. In other cases, the integrated chemical-free laser ignition technology provides control over the laser ignition. In some instances, this provides for various temperature settings, thereby allowing the user a customizable perfect hit. Also provided are processes for manufacturing the smoking device and designs for encapsulating electronics into the smoking device of the disclosure.

Description

LASER TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATED INTO A SMOKING DEVICE

FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an integrated chemical-free laser ignition technology in an easy to use smoking device. The integrated chemical-free laser ignition technology allows for absence of additional chemicals, e.g. butane from a lighter, during the smoking process. The integrated chemical-free laser ignition technology additionally provides control over the laser ignition. This provides for various temperature settings, thereby allowing the user a

customizable perfect hit. Also provided are processes for manufacturing the smoking device and designs for encapsulating electronics into the smoking device of the disclosure.

BACKGROUND

[0002] Smoking devices such as the hookah, water pipe, or bong has been used for centuries to smoke organic materials such as tobacco. Since some of these substances burn harshly the water pipe is used to make smoking them a more palatable experience. The usual smoking device includes a water chamber located between the bowl, wherein the material being smoked in burned, and a mouthpiece so that the smoke is bubbled through the water thus being filtered and cooled. However, all these traditional smoking devices require external chemicals, such as butane form a lighter, to light the smoking material. In most cases, these chemicals are toxic or even carcinogenic in nature and cause harm to the user over a period of time. Additionally, traditional smoking devices do not provide any control over the ignition process. Therefore, there is a need in the art for smoking devices that can be used in the absence of additional chemicals. Further, there is a need in the art for smoking devices that provide control over the ignition process, allowing for various temperature settings for the ignition process, thereby providing the user a customizable perfect hit. These needs and others are met by the present disclosure.

BRIEF SUMMARY

[0003] The inventive embodiments provided in this Brief Summary are meant to be illustrative only and to provide an overview of selective embodiments disclosed herein. The Brief

Summary, being illustrative and selective, does not limit the scope of any claim, does not provide the entire scope of inventive embodiments disclosed or contemplated herein, and should not be constmed as limiting or constraining the scope of this disclosure or any claimed inventive embodiment.

[0004] Provided herein is an integrated chemical-free laser ignition technology that can comprise: a smoking device comprising a down stem, a bowl piece, and an electrical conduit, wherein the electrical conduit houses a laser, and wherein the laser is configured to ignite a smoking material positioned inside the bowl piece, in the absence of additional chemicals.

INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE

[0005] All publications, patents, and patent applications herein are incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each individual publication, patent, or patent application was specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference. In the event of a conflict between a term herein and a term in an incorporated reference, the term herein controls.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0006] Fig. 1 illustrates design of the laser technology integrated into a glass or mostly glass smoking device.

[0007] Fig. 2 illustrates a glass electrical conduit that is integrated into the glass or mostly glass smoking device.

[0008] Fig. 3 illustrates a glass cooling duct that is integrated into the glass or mostly glass smoking device. In certain embodiments, the glass cooling duct serves the purpose of channeling air from a fan to a laser heatsink that might need cooling. In other embodiments, the glass cooling duct serves the purpose of channeling air from a fan to any other part of the glass or mostly glass smoking device that might need cooling.

[0009] Fig. 4 illustrates a screw gear or gear system that rotates the bowl piece of the glass or mostly glass smoking device for even ignition of materials by laser in the smoking device. The screw gear or gear system may be made of many materials. In certain embodiments, the screw gear or gear system is made of glass.

[0010] Fig. 5 illustrates a turnkey integrated with electronics inside of the glass or mostly glass smoking device for even ignition of materials by laser in the smoking device. In certain embodiments, the turnkey allows insertion of a physical key that enables power to the electronics. In specific embodiments, the physical key is keyed for the specific smoking device. [0011] Fig. 6 illustrates a sensor that sends a signal to a printed circuit board (PCB) embedded in the glass or mostly glass smoking device. In certain embodiments, the sensor is a push button sensor that is activated by applying pressure. In other embodiments, the sensor is a touch-sensor that is activated by touch. In some embodiments, the sensor can be made of varied materials, including glass.

[0012] Fig. 7 illustrates a light spectrum removal shield actuating tube that surrounds the laser beam in the glass or mostly glass smoking device. In certain embodiments, the light spectrum removal shield actuating tube provides protection to user’s and onlooker’s eyesight.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0013] Disclosed herein is a laser technology integrated into a smoking device. In some embodiments, the disclosure provides integrated chemical-free laser ignition technology in an easy to use smoking device. In certain cases, the integrated chemical-free laser ignition technology prevents presence external chemicals, e.g. butane from a lighter. In other embodiments, the integrated chemical-free laser ignition technology provides control over the laser ignition. In some instances, this provides for various temperature settings, thereby allowing the user a customizable perfect hit. Therefore, the laser technology is an improvement over traditional smoking devices.

[0014] The details of one or more inventive embodiments are set forth in the accompanying drawings, the claims, and the description herein. Other features, objects, and advantages of the inventive embodiments disclosed and contemplated herein can be combined with any other embodiment unless explicitly excluded.

[0015] As used herein, unless otherwise indicated, open terms such as“contain,”“containing,” “include,”“including,” and the like mean“comprising.”

[0016] As used herein, unless otherwise indicated, some embodiments herein contemplate numerical ranges. When a numerical range is provided, the range includes the range endpoints. Numerical ranges include all values and subranges therein as if explicitly written out.

[0017] The term“about” can refer to plus or minus 10-15% of a referenced numeric indication.

[0018] Articles“a,”“an,” and“the” are used herein to refer to one or to more than one (i.e. at least one) of the grammatical object of the article. [0019] The term“and/or” as used herein should be understood to include any single element recited within the relevant phrase, as well as any combination of two or more elements, including all elements.

[0020] Unless otherwise defined, all technical terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure belongs.

[0021] The term“an integrated chemical-free laser ignition technology” is used herein to refer to a laser technology integrated into a smoking device wherein the laser configured to ignite a smoking material inside the smoking device, in the absence of additional chemicals. In certain embodiments, the additional chemical is external, i.e. the chemical is added to the smoking device from outside. In other embodiments, the additional chemical is internal, i.e., the chemical is present inside the smoking device. In certain cases, the ignition source in the smoking device includes, but is not limited to, PCB, plasma, and ark.

[0022] By“smoking material” is meant any material that is placed inside the smoking device, which when ignited by laser emits smoke that is inhaled by the user.

[0023] In certain embodiments, the smoking device comprises a down stem and a bowl piece. In certain instances, the outer diameter of the bowl piece has the same measurements as the inner diameter if the down stem. In certain embodiments, this creates an air-tight seal between the down stem and the bowl piece. In some cases, the bowl piece is configured to rotate when positioned in the down stem. In specific instances, the rotation of the bowl piece allows for even ignition of smoking material in the smoking device by the laser. In other cases, the bowl piece is stationary. In certain embodiments, the components of the smoking device are standard in the art and will therefore be apparent to a person of ordinary skill in the art. In other embodiments, the dimensions of the smoking device are within the standard ranges known in the art and will therefore be apparent to a person of ordinary skill in the art. In specific embodiments, the dimensions of the down stem are within the standard ranges known in the art and will therefore be apparent to a person of ordinary skill in the art. In other embodiments, the dimensions of the bowl piece are within the standard ranges known in the art and will therefore be apparent to a person of ordinary skill in the art.

[0024] In certain embodiments, the smoking device can be provided with a dab nail on which a concentrate is placed for ignition by the laser. [0025] In certain embodiments, the smoking device is made of glass. In other embodiments, the smoking device is made mostly of glass. In yet other embodiments, the smoking device is made of materials other than glass. In specific embodiments, such materials are within the standard ranges known in the art and will therefore be apparent to a person of ordinary skill in the art. In certain cases, all parts of the smoking device are made of glass. In other cases, only certain parts of the smoking device are made of glass. In certain cases, the smoking device is a bong.

[0026] In certain embodiments, the smoking device comprises an electrical conduit. In specific embodiments, the electrical conduit houses the laser technology, or components thereof. In certain embodiments, the electrical conduit can house other electronic components, such as display lights. In some embodiments, the electrical conduit is made of glass. In other embodiments, the electrical conduit is made of materials other than glass. In some cases, the electrical conduit is wholly integrated into the smoking device. In other cases, the electrical conduit is partly integrated into the smoking device. In certain embodiments, the dimensions of the electrical conduit are within the standard ranges known in the art and will therefore be apparent to a person of ordinary skill in the art. In some embodiments, the components of the laser are within the standard ranges known in the art and will therefore be apparent to a person of ordinary skill in the art.

[0027] In certain cases, the electrical conduit provides the laser to the smoking device. In some instances, the integrated chemical-free laser ignition technology of the disclosure uses only a laser to heat the smoking material. In other instances, the integrated chemical-free laser ignition technology uses an additional mechanism to heat the smoking material. For example, in some cases, the integrated chemical-free laser ignition technology uses a laser along with a plasma system to heat the smoking material. In specific embodiments, the laser is configured to ignite a smoking material positioned inside the smoking device in the absence of additional chemicals.

In other embodiments, the laser is configured to ignite a smoking material positioned inside the smoking device in the presence of one or more additional chemicals. In certain cases, the smoking material is positioned in the bowl piece of the smoking device. In certain embodiments, the wavelength of the laser to be used in igniting the smoking material is within the standard range known in the art and will therefore be apparent to a person of ordinary skill in the art. In other embodiments, the distance between the laser and the bowl piece is within the standard range known in the art and will therefore be apparent to a person of ordinary skill in the art. In yet other embodiments, the angle that the laser hits the smoking material in the bowl piece is within the standard range known in the art and will therefore be apparent to a person of ordinary skill in the art. In certain cases, the laser is at least about a .01 watt, at least about a 0.1 watt, at least about a 1 watt, or at least about a 2 watt laser. The laser should be of sufficient power to ignite the smoking material. The laser can have sufficient power to heat the smoking material to at least 450°F.

[0028] In certain embodiments, the smoking device comprises a cooling duct. In certain cases, the cooling duct is a tube that runs through the smoking device. In other cases, the cooling duct is a tube that is connected to but runs outside of the smoking device. In certain embodiments, the cooling duct acts as an airflow duct. In some instances, the cooling duct channels air from a source to any part of the smoking device that needs cooling. In certain embodiments, the source is a fan. In some embodiments, the part of the smoking device that needs cooling can include, without limitation, a laser heatsink, a chip, or other temperature-sensitive parts known in the art. In some embodiments, the cooling duct is made of glass. In other embodiments, the cooling duct is made of materials other than glass. In some embodiments, the cooling duct may be a tubing.

In certain cases, such tubing is made of a high strength plastic material such as polyvinyl chloride (p.v.c.), polymethyl methacrylate (acrylic) or polycarbonate. In other cases, the cooling duct is made of other materials standard in the art. In certain embodiments, the dimensions of the cooling duct are within the standard ranges known in the art and will therefore be apparent to a person of ordinary skill in the art.

[0029] In certain embodiments, the smoking device comprises a screw gear or system. In certain embodiments, the screw gear or system can be made of many materials. In specific cases, the screw gear or gear system is made of glass. In some embodiments, the screw gear or system rotates the bowl piece. In some cases, the rotation of the bowl piece by the screw gear or system allows for even ignition of smoking material in the bowl piece by the laser. In certain embodiments, the dimensions of the screw gear or system are within the standard ranges known in the art and will therefore be apparent to a person of ordinary skill in the art. In certain embodiments, the components of the screw gear or system are within the standard ranges known in the art and will therefore be apparent to a person of ordinary skill in the art.

[0030] In certain embodiments, the smoking device comprises a turnkey. In some cases, the turnkey is integrated with the electronics inside of the smoking device. In certain embodiments, the turnkey allows insertion of a physical key that enables power to the electronics. In specific embodiments, the physical key is keyed for the specific smoking device. In certain

embodiments, the dimensions and components of the turnkey are within the standard ranges known in the art and will therefore be apparent to a person of ordinary skill in the art.

[0031] In certain embodiments, the smoking device comprises a sensor that sends a signal to a PCB embedded in the smoking device. Therefore, in some instances, the ignition source is a PCB. In other instances, the ignition source is plasma. In yet other instances, the ignition source is ark. In certain embodiments, the sensor is a push button sensor that is activated by applying pressure. In other embodiments, the sensor is a touch-sensor that is activated by touch. The sensor can be made of many materials known in the art. In specific cases, the sensor is made of glass.

[0032] In certain embodiments, the smoking device comprises a light spectrum removal shield actuating tube. In specific embodiments, the light spectrum removal shield actuating tube surrounds a laser beam generated by the laser in the smoking device. In certain embodiments, the light spectrum removal shield actuating tube provides protection to user’s and onlooker’s eyesight. In certain embodiments, the components of the light spectrum removal shield actuating tube are standard in the art and will therefore be apparent to a person of ordinary skill in the art.

In other embodiments, the dimensions of the light spectrum removal shield actuating tube are within the standard ranges known in the art and will therefore be apparent to a person of ordinary skill in the art.

[0033] In certain embodiments, a laser heatsink is built into the smoking device. The laser heatsink may be made of many materials known in the art. In specific cases, the laser heatsink is made of glass. In certain embodiments, the components of the laser heatsink are standard in the art and will therefore be apparent to a person of ordinary skill in the art. In other embodiments, the dimensions of the laser heatsink are within the standard ranges known in the art and will therefore be apparent to a person of ordinary skill in the art.

[0034] In certain embodiments is present an enclosure of a microcontroller inside of the smoking device. In certain embodiments, the components of the microcontroller are standard in the art and will therefore be apparent to a person of ordinary skill in the art. In other embodiments, the dimensions of the microcontroller are within the standard ranges known in the art and will therefore be apparent to a person of ordinary skill in the art. [0035] In certain embodiments, the smoking device comprises an electrical port. In some embodiments, the electrical port is an analog electrical port. In other embodiments, the electrical port is a digital electrical port. In certain embodiments, the electrical port transmits data to the microcontroller. In other embodiments, the electrical port transmits power to the

microcontroller. In certain embodiments, the electrical port transmits data to a battery housed internally of the smoking device. In other embodiments, the electrical port transmits power to a battery housed externally of the smoking device. In certain embodiments, the components of the electrical port are standard in the art and will therefore be apparent to a person of ordinary skill in the art. In other embodiments, the dimensions of the electrical port are within the standard ranges known in the art and will therefore be apparent to a person of ordinary skill in the art.

[0036] In certain embodiments is present a charging base in the smoking device. In some instances, the charging base is present on the bottom of the smoking device. In certain cases, the charging base is an induction charging base. In certain embodiments, the components of the induction charging base are standard in the art and will therefore be apparent to a person of ordinary skill in the art. In other embodiments, the dimensions of the induction charging base are within the standard ranges known in the art and will therefore be apparent to a person of ordinary skill in the art.

[0037] In certain embodiments, the smoking device comprises a single power source. In other embodiments, the smoking device comprises more than one power source. In certain

embodiments, the power source is an internal power source. In other embodiments, the power source is an external power source. In certain cases, the power source includes, without limitation, AC power plugs and sockets, DC power plugs and sockets, one or more batteries, or capacity.

[0038] In certain embodiments a communication is integrated into the smoking device. In some embodiments, the communication includes, but is not limited to, NFC communication, blue- tooth communication, low frequency communication, or WiFi communication.

[0039] In certain embodiments is provided a mobile app for controlling data transmission between electronics of the smoking device. In other embodiments is provided a device control for controlling data transmission between electronics of the smoking device. [0040] In certain embodiments is provided a process for manufacturing the smoking device of the disclosure. In other embodiments is provided a design for encapsulating electronics into the smoking device of the disclosure.

[0041] The following non-limiting Examples are intended to be purely illustrative, and show specific experiments that were carried out in accordance with the disclosure.

[0042] Examples

[0043] Example 1. Using a Smoking Device Comprising an Integrated Chemical-free Laser Technology

[0044] Prior to use, the user puts on protective eyewear. The user then inserts a physical key, specific for the smoking device, into the turnkey and turns the key interlock. The user presses the push button which causes the laser to fire and the bowl piece positioned in the down stem to rotate. This results in an even ignition of the smoking material positioned inside the bowl piece, thereby allowing the user a customizable perfect hit. No additional chemical is required to ignite the smoking material.

Claims

WHAT IS CLAIMED IS:

1. A smoking device comprising a down stem, a bowl piece, and an electrical conduit, wherein the electrical conduit houses a laser, and wherein the laser is configured to ignite a smoking material positioned inside the bowl piece, in the absence of additional chemicals.

2. The smoking device of claim 1, wherein the bowl piece is configured to rotate when positioned in the down stem.

3. The smoking device of claim 2, wherein rotation of the bowl piece allows for even ignition of the smoking material in the bowl piece by the laser.

4. The smoking device of claim 1, wherein the smoking device comprises a cooling duct.

5. The smoking device of claim 4, wherein the cooling duct channels air from a source to any part of the smoking device that needs cooling.

6. The smoking device of claim 5, wherein the part of the smoking device that needs cooling includes a laser heatsink or a chip.

7. The smoking device of claim 6, wherein the part of the smoking device that needs cooling is a laser heatsink.

8. The smoking device of claim 1, wherein the smoking device comprises a turnkey.

9. The smoking device of claim 8, wherein the turnkey is integrated with electronics inside of the smoking device.

10. The smoking device of claim 8, wherein the turnkey allows insertion of a physical key that enables power to the electronics.

11. The smoking device of claim 1, wherein the smoking device comprises a sensor that sends a signal to a PCB embedded in the smoking device.

12. The smoking device of claim 1, wherein the smoking device comprises a light spectrum removal shield actuating tube.

13. The smoking device of claim 12, wherein the light spectrum removal shield actuating tube surrounds the laser beam in the smoking device.

14. The smoking device of claim 14, wherein the light spectrum removal shield actuating tube provides protection to user’s and onlooker’s eyesight.