Disposable Tar Condenser with Bead Media

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing smoking devices lack a low-maintenance solution for effectively condensing and capturing tar from inhaled smoke without using filters, which complicates cleaning and can reduce the presence of desirable low molecular weight volatiles.

Innovation Solution

A disposable smoke tar condenser is designed for use in pipe-like apparatuses, featuring a tar condensing chamber with discrete bead-shaped condensing media that selectively condenses tar without affecting low molecular weight volatiles, allowing for easy disposal and simplified cleaning.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Object-affected harmful factors

If filters are used to remove tar from smoke, then tar removal is improved, but low molecular weight volatiles are also filtered and lost

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetar removalVSAvoidlow molecular weight volatiles

Core Design Contradiction:

Object-affected harmful factorsVSLoss of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The condensing media is positioned specifically in the lower chamber where smoke passes through, creating a localized condensation zone. This allows tar to be condensed and captured while low molecular weight volatiles pass through unaffected, as they have different condensation temperatures and properties

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The invention utilizes the phase transition of tar from vapor to liquid/condensed state by passing smoke through condensing media in the lower chamber. This selective phase transition captures tar while allowing volatile compounds to remain in the gas phase and be inhaled

Inventive Principle:

Principle #36Phase transitions

2Strength

If permanent combustion chamber liners are used, then structural integrity is improved, but cleaning complexity and time increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestructural integrityVSAvoidcleaning time

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The combustion chamber is divided into two segments: a permanent outer structure and a disposable inner liner. The inner liner can be easily removed and discarded after use, eliminating the need for complex cleaning of the permanent structure while maintaining structural integrity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The invention employs a disposable inner liner that is inexpensive and designed for single use. After combustion, the liner containing accumulated tar and residue is simply removed and discarded, saving significant cleaning time and effort while the permanent outer structure remains intact

Inventive Principle:

Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

3Ease of operation

If removable combustion chamber liners are used, then ease of cleaning is improved, but the liners must be reused which increases maintenance frequency

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of cleaningVSAvoidliner service life

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDuration of action of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The invention uses disposable liners instead of reusable ones. Each liner is designed for single use and then discarded, eliminating the need for repeated cleaning and maintenance while keeping the permanent structure clean. The low cost of the disposable liners makes this economically viable

Inventive Principle:

Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The solution effectively captures tar from smoke, simplifying the cleaning process and preserving low molecular weight volatiles, thereby enhancing the smoking experience while maintaining a low-maintenance approach.

Implementation Method 1

discrete condensing media disposed in the lower chamber, wherein tar from passing smoke is condensed onto the condensing media

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectCondensation: Condensation

Implementation Method 2

discrete condensing media disposed in the lower chamber, wherein tar from passing smoke is condensed onto the condensing media

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectCooling: Cooling

Data Source

PatentUS20250049110A1Smoke Vapor Tar Condenser Comprising A Tar Condensing Chamber and Condensing Medium In A Disposable Bowl Liner for Easy Insertion and Removal from A Pipe-Like Structure

Publication Date: 2025.02.13 MCWILLIAMS MARK

AI summary

A tar condenser device and method, for use with a smoking pipe. The device having an upper chamber configured to hold smoking material while cylindrical in form, with a non-filtering, smoking material supporting screen, integrally disposed at a lower section of the upper chamber. A lower chamber is integrally coupled to the upper chamber configured to collect smoke drawn from combusted smoking material in the upper chamber, and an upper end of the lower chamber has a diameter matching a bottom diameter of the upper chamber, with a narrowing downward taper. A side of the lower chamber has a smoke exit port and a bottom of the lower chamber is closed. Discrete condensing media disposed in the lower chamber, wherein tar from passing smoke is condensed onto the condensing media.