Inhalant Containment Device Smoke Capture Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing inhalant containment devices fail to effectively manage smoke emission during smoking or vaporization activities, leading to discomfort for nonsmokers and potential health risks, especially in shared living environments.
Innovation Solution
A portable inhalant containment device featuring a mouthpiece with an inner and outer tube, and a replaceable bag that secures to the mouthpiece, allowing users to direct exhaled smoke into the bag, which can then be released in designated areas or disposed of.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If smoke is emitted during smoking activities in shared environments, then smokers can enjoy their activities, but nonsmokers experience discomfort and health risks due to smoke exposure
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts the smoke from the shared environment by providing a containment bag that captures and isolates the smoke generated during smoking activities. The bag is connected to the smoking device and collects smoke directly at the source, preventing it from dispersing into the surrounding environment where nonsmokers are present.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention segments the smoke containment function into a separate replaceable bag component that is distinct from the smoking device. This allows the smoke containment function to be isolated and managed independently, with the bag serving as a dedicated containment chamber that can be replaced after use.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If designated smoking areas are established to segregate smokers from nonsmokers, then smoke spread is contained, but conflicts persist and effectiveness is debated
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts the smoke containment function from the environmental level (designated areas) to the device level (portable containment system). Instead of relying on complex area management and segregation policies, the smoke is contained directly at the source through a portable device that works in any location.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If a smoke containment device is used to minimize smoke exposure for nonsmokers, then health risks are reduced, but smokers lose the ability to disperse smoke freely
Solution Approach 1:
The invention provides a dynamic solution where the smoke containment bag can be selectively used based on the situation. The bag is connected to the smoking device and can contain smoke when needed, but the system remains flexible and adaptable to different smoking contexts and user preferences.
4Ease of operation
If a replaceable bag system is used for smoke containment, then the device is portable and easy to dispose, but the connection between bag and mouthpiece must be reliable to prevent smoke leakage
Solution Approach 1:
The invention segments the smoke containment system into a replaceable bag component and a permanent mouthpiece component. The bag can be easily detached and replaced, while the mouthpiece remains part of the smoking device. This segmentation enables easy disposal of used bags while maintaining a reliable connection system.
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AI summary
An inhalant containment device for capturing smoke or other inhalants is provided. The device includes a mouthpiece that attaches to a bag such that the bag can be filled with smoke, then released at an appropriate time and place. The mouthpiece includes an outer tube that receives an inner tube such that the bag is fed through the outer tube and folded between the inner and outer tube. In this way, the mouthpiece holds the bag securely and keeps a channel open to allow for exhalation of smoke into the bag. A cap is sized to be placed over and close the end of the mouthpiece to keep the smoke in the bag. Additionally, the inhalant containment device may be filled with an inhalant for distribution to patrons at a bar, marijuana dispensary, or other venue.