Smoking pipe

Abstract

A smoking pipe of a stainless-steel, modular, slip-fit design having an external sealing system comprising a plurality of elastomeric sleeves which sealably interconnect the components of the modular design. The smoking pipe is compact, lightweight and can be readily dissembled for ease of transport and storage. Further, the smoking pipe is dishwasher safe, is easy to clean and can be safely sterilized by conventional means.

Description

[0001] 1. Field of the Invention[0002] The present invention relates generally to smoking devices. More particularly, the invention concerns a smoking pipe in which the smoke is drawn from a smoking material receiving bowl through water and then into a mouthpiece into the mouth of the user.[0003] 2. Discussion of the Prior Art[0004] Smoking devices in which the smoke from the smoking material is drawn through water before inhaling are not new. These types of smoking devices, which are sometimes called "water pipes", have been in use throughout the world for many years.[0005] A common type of prior art water pipe comprises a liquid-accumulating glass flask having a mouthpiece associated with the upper portion thereof. A pipette or tube typically extends into the flask to a point above the bottom thereof. Disposed at the top of the pipette is a smoke-receiving bowl. The glass flask is usually provided with an opening that sealably receives an apertured rubber stopper which accepts the...

AI Technical Summary

Problems solved by technology

Smoking devices in which the smoke from the smoking material is drawn through water before inhaling are not new.

A common drawback of many of the prior art "water pipe" devices is that they are quite fragile and easily broken.

Another drawback is that they are usually of a rather complex construction making them expensive to produce.

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