Mold For a Smoking Device

Abstract

A mold for a smoking device comprises an insertable member removably connected to a body portion. The body portion generally comprises an elongated, preferably cylindrical tube having an open end and a closed end wherein a central axis extends along the axial length of the tube. The insertable member comprises an elongated member having a first end opposite a second end disposed along an axis and a cap portion extending radially outward around the first end. The body portion is filled with a liquid molding medium, such as water, and the insertable member is securely fastened to the body portion. The mold is exposed to a temperature change such that the molding medium changes phase from a liquid state to a solid state. The molded smoking product is removed from the mold and can be used for the user's benefit.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates, in general, to a mold for a smoking device and, more particularly, to a mold for a smoking device that utilizes a liquid-phase cooling agent to cool the smoke, remove ash, and other contaminate matter before the smoke is inhaled by the user.[0003]2. Description of Related Art[0004]Various forms of smoking paraphernalia are known in the art. Generally, such devices are used to aid in smoking tobacco or tobacco-like substances, including medicinal herbs, and other organic material. Over time, numerous variations of pipes, hookahs, and narghiles have evolved. The use of a cooling agent, such as water or another suitable substance in a liquid state, in connection with smoking paraphernalia has been particularly popular because of the inherent benefits associated with passing the smoke through water before being inhaled by the user. The use of water in smoking paraphernalia is particularly desi...

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Benefits of technology

[0013]According to a further aspect of the present invention, the mold for a smoking device enables for molding a smoking device that is economical to manufacture and easy to dispose. Because the molding medium is preferably water, the molded smoking device can be conveniently disposed of after use.

[0014]According to another aspect of the present invention, the mold for a smoking device enables for a smoking device that overcomes the sanitary shortcomings of conventional smoking paraphernalia. The molded smoking device is intended to be used for as long as it retains a solid composition in a given ambient temperature. The molded smoking device may be utilized indefinitely at ambient temperatures below the solidification point of the molding medium. Rather than cleaning the molded smoking device, the user may simply introduce the molded smoking device into an environment having a temperature higher than the melting point of the molding medium. The molded smoking device can thereby be disposed of in a safe and practical manner.

[0015]According to another aspect of the present invention, the smoke cooling and purification benefits of a water pipe are realized in the creation of a molded smoking device adapted to dispense measured quantities of cool, dense smoke for the user's benefit. The cooling benefits are increased because the molded smoking device itself further cools the liquid cooling medium. Being comprised of a frozen molding medium, the molded smoking device effectively removes heat from the liquid cooling medium and enables the user to benefit from a cooler and denser smoke charge.

Problems solved by technology

Generally, the amount of consumable smoking substance placed inside the bowl is only sufficient to fill the containment vessel with smoke.

Despite the popularity of conventional smoking paraphernalia, there exist several disadvantages associated with such designs.

Conventional containment vessels are often of unitary construction and may be difficult to maintain in a sanitary condition.

This is particularly evident with containment vessels having complex geometric shapes whereby the physical form of the vessel prohibits cleaning out the sediment that may accumulate within the containment vessel.

Furthermore, mouthpieces allow for accumulation of moisture and saliva which further compounds the unsanitary condition.

A further drawback of conventional water pipes is that the cooling medium becomes quickly contaminated with ash and other particulate matter and must be changed frequently.

This problem can be alleviated by having multiple water pipes; however, due to their often intricate designs, such a solution may be cost prohibitive to many users.

The prior art, therefore, lacks inexpensive and disposable smoking devices adapted for a single use.

An additional drawback of existing water pipes is that the smoke is not sufficiently cooled prior to being inhaled by the user.

While the water cools the hot smoke to an extent, the cooling action may not be as thorough as many smokers desire.

Water contained within the containment vessel is often at ambient temperature, and its cooling effect may not be substantial enough to produce a dense charge of smoke within the containment vessel.

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