Modularized smoking device

Abstract

The present invention relates to a modular smoke plenum that can be implemented in a hookah, pipe or other smoking device. The modular plenum according to embodiments of the invention features multiple modules or components that may be rearranged in any order, allowing for interchanging and rearranging of the components. Each module may have a specific purpose or functionality, such as cooling, filtering, or extending the length of the device. A standardized interface on each end of the modules allows for connection of the modules in any order to construct a modular plenum. This provides for unlimited rearrangement of the modules, an unlimited number of modules in the plenum, and unlimited reconfiguration possibilities for the modular plenum. By changing the functionality of the plenum and/or the order in which the smoke passes through the different functions, a different smoking experience can be achieved without using a completely different device.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present application relies on and claims priority to and the benefit of the filing date of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 434,316, filed Jan. 19, 2011, the entire disclosure of which is hereby incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to smoking devices, such as hookahs or pipes. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention relate to modular smoke plenums with interchangeable and re-arrangeable parts or modules for a customizable smoking experience and to smoking devices comprising such a modular smoke plenum.[0004]2. Description of Related Art[0005]Pipes and hookahs are common devices for smoking substances such as tobacco. Hookahs, in particular, date back to the 1500's and have had one general style of construction. Typically, tobacco is burned in a bowl at the top of the hookah. Smoke generated from the burning tobacco trave...

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Benefits of technology

[0011]The limitations inherent in the conventional hookah, and more specifically the plenum, as mentioned above provide great incentive for a plenum with added function. The present invention relates to a modularized smoke plenum for hookah or ot

Problems solved by technology

These parts, though they can be removed, have a specific function to the device and cannot be re-arranged.

Further, the connections between the intermediate tube, plenum, and base are not configured with standardized interfacing to allow for re-arrangement of the parts, thus, deterring and/or preventing re-assembly of the plenum with the plenum parts in the wrong order.

Thus, this type of device allows for ease of cleaning of the parts of the device but does not allow for varied functionality of the device during use.

Although this configuration may be desirable for trans

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