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- This disclosure relates generally to a smoking device assembly and more particularly to a modular smoking device assembly for smoking marijuana or medical marijuana to provide an improved smoking experience.
- Smoking of organic materials such as marijuana is accomplished by inhaling smoke from a pipe, a water pipe, or a bong. Since smoke is being inhaled into the lungs, this has been found to be hot and irritating. In order to counteract this harshness of the smoke it is necessary to temper the smoke by using water, air, or ice prior to the smoke being inhaled.
- a water pipe consists of a mouthpiece, a water chamber, and a bowl in which the marijuana is burned.
- a burning bowl is connected to the housing for introducing smoke into the water chamber.
- a mouthpiece communicates with the water chamber for drawing smoke from the burning bowl through the water chamber. As the smoke travels through the water, it tends to be cleaned of ash and certain other contaminants, and may be cooled slightly to render it more suitable for inhaling.
- the present disclosure is designed to obviate and overcome many of the disadvantages and shortcomings experienced with prior smoking devices. Particularly, it would be advantageous to be able to have a modular smoking device having interchangeable modules that may be rearranged for a customized smoking experience. Moreover, the present disclosure is related to a modular smoking device having modules that may be disassembled for easy cleaning of the device. Further, it would be desirable to have a modular smoking device that is relatively simple and inexpensive which will provide a desirably effective filtering action, which will require minimal draw strength to operate, and will cool the smoke for a more enjoyable experience.
- a modular smoking device which comprises a base module having a main body, a bottom, and an upper female connection end, an ice catcher module having a main body, an upper end, a lower male connection end, an interior chamber having a floor member having a number of notched openings with the notched openings for capturing ice placed in the interior chamber, and the lower male connection end for fitting within the upper female connection end of the base module, and a mouth cylinder module having a main body, an upper end, a lower male connection end, and an interior chamber, and the lower male connection end for fitting within the upper end of the ice catcher module.
- a module smoking device comprises a base module having a main body, a bottom, and an upper female connection end, an ice catcher module having a main body, an upper end, a lower male connection end, an interior chamber having a floor member having a number of notched openings with the notched openings for capturing ice placed in the interior chamber, a hex disk module having a main body, an upper end, a lower male connection end, an interior chamber having a floor member having a number of hexagonal shaped openings, and a mouth cylinder module having a main body, an upper end, a lower male connection end, and an interior chamber.
- a module smoking device comprises a base module having a main body, a bottom, and an upper female connection end, an ice catcher module having a main body, an upper end, a lower male connection end, an interior chamber having a floor member having a number of notched openings with the notched openings for capturing ice placed in the interior chamber, a percolator module having a main body, an upper end, a lower male connection end, and an interior chamber, and a mouth cylinder module having a main body, an upper end, a lower male connection end, and an interior chamber.
- the modular smoking device of the present disclosure is of simple construction and design and which can be easily employed with highly reliable results.
- the present disclosure provides a modular smoking device that can be taken apart for easily cleaning of each of the components or modules.
- the present disclosure provides a modular smoking device that employs a number of modules that allows an individual to select a number of different combinations of modules for providing different smoking experiences.
- the present disclosure provides a modular smoking device that does not require any special tools to use or reconfigure the modular smoking device.
- the present disclosure also provides a modular smoking device that can include a number of ice catcher modules for cooling any smoke generated during use of the modular smoking device with the ice catcher modules being able to be placed anywhere within the modular smoking device.
- the present disclosure provides a module smoking device that can be constructed using readily available materials and construction techniques.
- the present disclosure also provides a modular smoking device that can be configured in numerous different smoking configurations and is capable of receiving or accepting new modules having new or different features incorporated therein.
- the present disclosure is directed to a modular smoking device that can have ice modules interspersed within the device for cooling down smoke to provide for a more enjoyable smoking experience.
- the present disclosure is also directed to a modular smoking device that has modules that can easily be replaced in the event of a failure of one of the modules.
- the present disclosure is further directed to a modular smoking device that allows for future modules to be developed for easy incorporation into the modular smoking device.
- the present disclosure provides a modular smoking device that uses in-line percolators to cool down smoke to provide for a more enjoyable smoking experience.
- the present disclosure is directed to a modular smoking device that is relatively inexpensive, not complex, requires minimal draw strength to operate, and cools the smoke for a more enjoyable experience.
- the present disclosure also provides a modular smoking device that has disc percolators for cooling down smoke to provide for a more enjoyable smoking experience.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a modular smoking device constructed according to the present disclosure
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a base module which is used to construct the modular smoking device shown in FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the base module shown in FIG. 2 ;
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a complex percolator module which is used to construct the modular smoking device shown in FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the complex percolator module shown in FIG. 4 ;
- FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a simple percolator module which is used to construct the modular smoking device shown in FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the simple percolator module shown in FIG. 6 ;
- FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an ice catcher module which is used to construct the modular smoking device shown in FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the ice catcher module shown in FIG. 8 ;
- FIG. 10 is a top view of the ice catcher module constructed according to the present disclosure.
- FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a vortex disk module which is used to construct the modular smoking device shown in FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view of the vortex disk module shown in FIG. 11 ;
- FIG. 13 is a top view of the vortex disk module constructed according to the present disclosure.
- FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a hex disk module which is used to construct the modular smoking device shown in FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view of the hex disk module shown in FIG. 14 ;
- FIG. 16 is a top view of the hex disk module constructed according to the present disclosure.
- FIG. 17 is a perspective view of a mouth cylinder module which is used to construct the modular smoking device shown in FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 18 is a cross-sectional view of the mouth cylinder module shown in FIG. 17 ;
- FIG. 19 is a top view of the mouth cylinder module constructed according to the present disclosure.
- FIG. 20 is a perspective view of a downstream for use with the module smoking device constructed according to the present disclosure.
- the modular smoking device 10 identifies a preferred embodiment of a modular smoking device constructed according to the present disclosure.
- the modular smoking device 10 is shown to comprise a base module or component 12 , a complex percolator module or component 14 , an ice catcher module or component 16 , a first vortex disk module or component 18 , a second vortex disk module or component 20 , a simple percolator module or component 22 , a hex disk module 24 , and a mouth cylinder 26 .
- the device 10 is modular in that the modules 14 , 16 , 18 , 20 , 22 , and 24 are interchangeable and may be positioned anywhere along the device 10 .
- the base module 12 has a downstream receptacle 28 adapted for receiving a downstream 30 .
- FIG. 2 shows the base module 12 removed from the modular smoking device 10 .
- the base module 12 has a bottom 32 , a main body 34 , and an upper female connection end 36 .
- An aperture, stem hole, or opening 38 is formed in the main body 34 and the opening 38 is used to receive the downstream (not shown).
- the main body 34 has an interior chamber 40 which is used to receive a quantity of water (not shown) or other liquid.
- the interior chamber 40 also receives burnt marijuana and smoke.
- the upper female connection end 36 is sized and shaped to receive and retain any of the other modules 14 , 16 , 18 , 20 , 22 , or 24 , as will be explained more fully herein.
- the end 36 is a female type joint or connection.
- the base module 12 may easily be removed or separated from any of the modules 14 , 16 , 18 , 20 , 22 , or 24 for cleaning purposes or for disposal of any fluid within the interior chamber 40 .
- the base module 12 has the downstream receptacle 28 , the bottom 32 , the main body 34 , and the upper female connection end 36 .
- the aperture 38 formed in the main body 34 is also shown and the aperture 38 is adapted for receiving a downstream (not shown).
- the interior chamber 40 is large enough to contain a quantity of a liquid (not shown) during use of the device 10 .
- the connection end 36 is sized and shaped to be able to receive and retain any of the other modules 14 , 16 , 18 , 20 , 22 , or 24 .
- FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of the complex percolator module 14 .
- the percolator module 14 consists of a main body 50 , an upper end 52 , a lower male connection end 54 , and an interior chamber 56 .
- the lower male connection end 54 is sized and shaped to fit within the connection end 36 of the base module 12 . In this manner, the percolator module 14 may be connected to the base module 12 . Further, by use of the connections 36 and 54 , the base module 12 and the percolator module 14 may be easily separated from each other.
- the percolator module 14 has the main body 50 , the upper end 52 , the lower male connection end 54 , and the interior chamber 56 .
- the interior chamber 56 has a turbine assembly 58 .
- the turbine assembly 58 is used to aerate smoke that enters into the interior chamber 56 .
- the turbine assembly 58 has a dome 60 having a number of arms 62 with each of the arms 62 having an opened end 64 .
- the opened ends 64 allow smoke to travel through the connection end 54 , into the dome 60 , through the arms 62 , out through the opened ends 64 and out through the upper end 52 . In essence, smoke is allowed to percolate within the module 14 .
- connection end 54 is a male type joint or connection.
- the main body 50 has a circumference 66 and the connection end 54 has a circumference 68 .
- the circumference 66 is greater than the circumference 68 and this forms the male type joint.
- the ledge 70 is capable of abutting against the connection end 36 of the base module 12 .
- FIG. 6 shows a perspective view of the simple percolator module 22 .
- the percolator module 22 consists of a main body 82 , an upper end 84 , a lower male connection end 86 , and an interior chamber 88 .
- the lower male connection end 86 is sized and shaped to fit within the connection end 36 of the base module 12 . In this manner, the percolator module 22 may be connected to the base module 12 . Further, by use of the connections 36 and 86 , the base module 12 and the percolator module 22 may be easily separated from each other. Also, as should be understood, the connection 86 is able to fit within the upper end 52 of the percolator module 14 so that the percolator modules 14 and 22 can be stacked upon each other.
- the percolator module 22 has the main body 82 , the upper end 84 , the lower male connection end 86 , and the interior chamber 88 .
- the interior chamber 88 has a percolator assembly 90 .
- the percolator assembly 90 is used to aerate smoke that enters into the interior chamber 88 .
- the percolator assembly 90 has a dome 92 having a circular opened end 94 .
- the opened end 94 allows smoke to travel through the connection end 86 , into the dome 92 , out through the opened end 94 and out through the upper end 84 .
- the connection end 86 is a male type joint or connection.
- the main body 82 has a circumference 96 and the connection end 86 has a circumference 98 .
- the circumference 96 is greater than the circumference 98 and this forms the male type joint.
- the ledge 100 is capable of abutting against the connection end 36 of the base module 12 .
- FIG. 8 illustrates a perspective view of the ice catcher module 16 .
- the ice catcher module 16 has a main body 110 , an upper end 112 , a lower male connection end 114 , and an interior chamber 116 .
- the lower male connection end 114 is sized and shaped to fit within the connection end 36 of the base module 12 .
- the ice catcher module 16 may be connected to the base module 12 .
- the connections 36 and 114 the base module 12 and the ice catcher module 16 may be easily separated from each other.
- ice may need to be added to the chamber of the ice catcher module 16 . Being able to separate the modules 12 and 16 allows ice to be filled or refilled into the module 16 without have to take apart the entire device 10 .
- the ice catcher module 16 has the main body 110 , the upper end 112 , the lower male connection end 114 , and the interior chamber 116 .
- the interior chamber 116 has a floor member 118 having a number of notched openings 120 .
- the notched openings 120 can be used to hold or capture ice or ice cubes placed in chamber 116 of the module 16 .
- the notched openings 120 may also be used to aerate smoke that enters into the chamber 116 of the module 16 . Also, ice or ice cubes placed in the chamber 116 will cool the smoke.
- the connection end 114 is a male type joint or connection.
- the main body 110 has a circumference 122 and the connection end 114 has a circumference 124 .
- the circumference 122 is greater than the circumference 124 and this forms the male type joint.
- the ledge 126 is capable of abutting against the connection end 36 of the base module 12 .
- FIG. 10 is a top view of the ice catcher module 16 .
- the ice catcher module 16 has the main body 110 , the upper end 112 , the interior chamber 116 , and the floor 118 having the notched openings 120 . Although six notched openings 120 are shown, it is possible that less or more notched openings 120 may be provided in the floor 118 . As should be appreciated, more than one of the ice catcher modules 16 may be used in constructing the device 10 . Further, the ice catcher module 16 may be positioned anywhere in the device 10 .
- the ice catcher module 16 may be the first module placed after the base module 12 . In this event, smoke is immediately cooled once smoke is generated within the device 10 . With the use of the ice catcher module 16 being the first module after the base module 12 and being able to place multiple ice catcher modules 16 within the device 10 a better, smoother hit is created and smoke is exponentially cooled down.
- FIG. 11 illustrates a perspective view of either the first vortex disk module 18 or the second vortex disk module 20 .
- the vortex disk module 18 has a main body 140 , an upper end 142 , a lower male connection end 144 , and an interior chamber 146 .
- the lower male connection end 144 is sized and shaped to fit within the connection end 36 of the base module 12 .
- the vortex disk module 18 may be connected to the base module 12 .
- the connections 36 and 144 the base module 12 and the vortex disk module 18 may be easily separated from each other. Being able to separate the modules 12 and 18 or 20 allows the modules 18 or 20 to be placed anywhere in the device 10 . Further, being able to separate the modules 18 or 20 allows the modules 18 or 20 to be easily cleaned.
- the vortex disk module 18 has the main body 140 , the upper end 142 , the lower male connection end 144 , and the interior chamber 146 .
- the interior chamber 146 has a floor member 148 having a number of slotted openings 150 .
- the slotted openings 150 are used to aerate smoke that enters into the chamber 146 of the module 18 . Further, the slotted openings 150 may prevent any water from splashing into a mouth of an individual using the device 10 .
- the connection end 144 is a male type joint or connection.
- the main body 140 has a circumference 152 and the connection end 144 has a circumference 154 .
- the circumference 152 is greater than the circumference 154 and this forms the male type joint. Also, there is a circumferential ledge 156 formed between the circumference 152 and the circumference 154 .
- the ledge 156 is capable of abutting against the connection end 36 of the base module 12 .
- FIG. 13 is a top view of the vortex disk module 18 .
- the vortex disk module 18 has the main body 140 , the upper end 142 , the interior chamber 146 , and the floor 148 having the slotted openings 150 . Although six slotted openings 150 are shown, it is contemplated that less or more slotted openings 150 may be provided in the floor 148 . Further, more than one of the vortex disk modules 18 may be used in constructing the device 10 . In particular, as is shown in FIG. 1 , two vortex disk modules 18 and 20 are shown as being a part of the device 10 . Further, the vortex disk module 18 may be positioned anywhere in the device 10 .
- the hex disk module 22 has a main body 160 , an upper end 162 , a lower male connection end 164 , and an interior chamber 166 .
- the lower male connection end 164 is sized and shaped to fit within the connection end 36 of the base module 12 .
- the hex disk module 22 may be connected to the base module 12 .
- the base module 12 and the hex disk module 22 may be easily separated from each other. Being able to separate the modules 12 and 22 allows the module 22 to be placed anywhere in the device 10 . Further, being able to separate the modules 12 and 22 allows the module 22 to be easily cleaned.
- FIG. 15 shows a cross-sectional view of the hex disk module 22 .
- the hex disk module 22 has the main body 160 , the upper end 162 , the lower male connection end 164 , and the interior chamber 166 .
- the interior chamber 166 has a floor member 168 having a number of hexagonal shaped openings 170 .
- the openings 170 are used to aerate smoke that enters into the chamber 166 of the module 22 . Further, the openings 170 may prevent any water from splashing into a mouth of an individual using the device 10 .
- the connection end 164 is a male type joint or connection.
- the main body 160 has a circumference 172 and the connection end 164 has a circumference 174 .
- the circumference 172 is greater than the circumference 174 and this forms the male type joint. Also, there is a circumferential ledge 176 formed between the circumference 172 and the circumference 174 .
- the ledge 176 is capable of abutting against the connection end 36 of the base module 12 .
- FIG. 16 is a top view of the hex disk module 22 .
- the hex disk module 22 has the main body 160 , the upper end 162 , the interior chamber 166 , and the floor 168 having the hex openings 170 .
- the openings 170 are shown covering a portion of the floor 168 , it is possible that more or less openings 170 may be provided in the floor 168 . Further, more than one of the hex disk modules 22 may be used in constructing the device 10 .
- the mouth cylinder module 26 has a main body 180 , an upper end 182 , a lower male connection end 184 , and an interior chamber 186 .
- the main body 180 also has a number of pinchers 188 formed therein for receiving ice.
- the lower male connection end 184 is sized and shaped to fit within, by way of example only, the upper end 162 of the hex disk module 22 . In this manner, the mouth cylinder module 26 may be connected to the hex disk module 22 . Further, by use of the connections 162 and 184 , the mouth cylinder module 26 and the hex disk module 22 may be easily separated from each other.
- any of the modules 12 , 14 , 16 , 18 , 20 , 22 , or 24 may be connected to the mouth cylinder module 26 to form the device 10 . Further, being able to separate the module 26 allows the mouth cylinder module 26 to be easily cleaned.
- FIG. 18 shows a cross-sectional view of the mouth cylinder module 26 .
- the mouth cylinder module 26 has the main body 180 , the upper end 182 , the lower male connection end 184 , and the interior chamber 186 .
- the interior chamber 186 has the pinchers 188 formed therein.
- the pinchers 188 are used to capture and hold ice which is used to cool the smoke within the device 10 .
- the connection end 184 is a male type joint or connection.
- the main body 180 has a circumference 190 and the connection end 184 has a circumference 192 .
- the circumference 190 is greater than the circumference 192 and this forms the male type joint.
- the ledge 194 is capable of abutting against the connection end 36 of the base module 12 .
- FIG. 19 is a top view of the mouth cylinder module 26 .
- the mouth cylinder module 26 has the main body 180 , the upper end 182 , the interior chamber 186 , and the pinchers 188 . Although four pinchers 188 are shown, it is possible that more or less pinchers 188 may be formed in the main body 180 .
- the downstream 30 has an upper bowl portion 200 and a lower stem portion 202 .
- the lower stem portion 202 is inserted into the aperture 38 ( FIG. 3 ) of the downstream receptacle 28 ( FIG. 3 ).
- the upper bowl portion 200 is on the outside of the base module 12 .
- the upper bowl portion 200 is used for receiving and hold marijuana.
- the device 10 may be constructed using one or more of the modules 12 , 14 , 16 , 18 , 20 , 22 , 24 , and 26 .
- the device may have multiple ice catcher modules 16 positioned anywhere in the device 10 .
- the module smoking device 10 will be constructed of a relatively durable material so that it can be easily used and manufactured.
- the modular smoking device 10 may be constructed of glass so that it may be visible during use and is easily cleaned.
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- This disclosure relates generally to a smoking device assembly and more particularly to a modular smoking device assembly for smoking marijuana or medical marijuana to provide an improved smoking experience.
- Smoking of organic materials such as marijuana is accomplished by inhaling smoke from a pipe, a water pipe, or a bong. Since smoke is being inhaled into the lungs, this has been found to be hot and irritating. In order to counteract this harshness of the smoke it is necessary to temper the smoke by using water, air, or ice prior to the smoke being inhaled. One way to accomplish this is to use a water pipe. The water pipe consists of a mouthpiece, a water chamber, and a bowl in which the marijuana is burned. A burning bowl is connected to the housing for introducing smoke into the water chamber. A mouthpiece communicates with the water chamber for drawing smoke from the burning bowl through the water chamber. As the smoke travels through the water, it tends to be cleaned of ash and certain other contaminants, and may be cooled slightly to render it more suitable for inhaling.
- Although water pipes and bongs are useful, it is still found that the smoke generated by these devices remains harsh and there is a need to temper the smoke even further. For example, steam is produced by drawing the smoke through a liquid medium. The steam is hot and this decreases the pleasure. In essence, there is still a need for a smoking device that increases the cooling of the smoke prior to the smoke being inhaled by an individual. It would also be advantageous to provide a smoking device that does not require increased draw strength when using the smoking device.
- The present disclosure is designed to obviate and overcome many of the disadvantages and shortcomings experienced with prior smoking devices. Particularly, it would be advantageous to be able to have a modular smoking device having interchangeable modules that may be rearranged for a customized smoking experience. Moreover, the present disclosure is related to a modular smoking device having modules that may be disassembled for easy cleaning of the device. Further, it would be desirable to have a modular smoking device that is relatively simple and inexpensive which will provide a desirably effective filtering action, which will require minimal draw strength to operate, and will cool the smoke for a more enjoyable experience.
- In one form of the present disclosure, a modular smoking device is disclosed which comprises a base module having a main body, a bottom, and an upper female connection end, an ice catcher module having a main body, an upper end, a lower male connection end, an interior chamber having a floor member having a number of notched openings with the notched openings for capturing ice placed in the interior chamber, and the lower male connection end for fitting within the upper female connection end of the base module, and a mouth cylinder module having a main body, an upper end, a lower male connection end, and an interior chamber, and the lower male connection end for fitting within the upper end of the ice catcher module.
- In another form of the present disclosure, a module smoking device comprises a base module having a main body, a bottom, and an upper female connection end, an ice catcher module having a main body, an upper end, a lower male connection end, an interior chamber having a floor member having a number of notched openings with the notched openings for capturing ice placed in the interior chamber, a hex disk module having a main body, an upper end, a lower male connection end, an interior chamber having a floor member having a number of hexagonal shaped openings, and a mouth cylinder module having a main body, an upper end, a lower male connection end, and an interior chamber.
- In still another form of the present disclosure, a module smoking device comprises a base module having a main body, a bottom, and an upper female connection end, an ice catcher module having a main body, an upper end, a lower male connection end, an interior chamber having a floor member having a number of notched openings with the notched openings for capturing ice placed in the interior chamber, a percolator module having a main body, an upper end, a lower male connection end, and an interior chamber, and a mouth cylinder module having a main body, an upper end, a lower male connection end, and an interior chamber.
- In light of the foregoing comments, it will be recognized that the modular smoking device of the present disclosure is of simple construction and design and which can be easily employed with highly reliable results.
- The present disclosure provides a modular smoking device that can be taken apart for easily cleaning of each of the components or modules.
- The present disclosure provides a modular smoking device that employs a number of modules that allows an individual to select a number of different combinations of modules for providing different smoking experiences.
- The present disclosure provides a modular smoking device that does not require any special tools to use or reconfigure the modular smoking device.
- The present disclosure also provides a modular smoking device that can include a number of ice catcher modules for cooling any smoke generated during use of the modular smoking device with the ice catcher modules being able to be placed anywhere within the modular smoking device.
- The present disclosure provides a module smoking device that can be constructed using readily available materials and construction techniques.
- The present disclosure also provides a modular smoking device that can be configured in numerous different smoking configurations and is capable of receiving or accepting new modules having new or different features incorporated therein.
- The present disclosure is directed to a modular smoking device that can have ice modules interspersed within the device for cooling down smoke to provide for a more enjoyable smoking experience.
- The present disclosure is also directed to a modular smoking device that has modules that can easily be replaced in the event of a failure of one of the modules.
- The present disclosure is further directed to a modular smoking device that allows for future modules to be developed for easy incorporation into the modular smoking device.
- The present disclosure provides a modular smoking device that uses in-line percolators to cool down smoke to provide for a more enjoyable smoking experience.
- The present disclosure is directed to a modular smoking device that is relatively inexpensive, not complex, requires minimal draw strength to operate, and cools the smoke for a more enjoyable experience.
- The present disclosure also provides a modular smoking device that has disc percolators for cooling down smoke to provide for a more enjoyable smoking experience.
- These and other advantages of the present disclosure will become apparent after considering the following detailed specification in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a modular smoking device constructed according to the present disclosure; -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a base module which is used to construct the modular smoking device shown inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the base module shown inFIG. 2 ; -
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a complex percolator module which is used to construct the modular smoking device shown inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the complex percolator module shown inFIG. 4 ; -
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a simple percolator module which is used to construct the modular smoking device shown inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the simple percolator module shown inFIG. 6 ; -
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an ice catcher module which is used to construct the modular smoking device shown inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the ice catcher module shown inFIG. 8 ; -
FIG. 10 is a top view of the ice catcher module constructed according to the present disclosure; -
FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a vortex disk module which is used to construct the modular smoking device shown inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view of the vortex disk module shown inFIG. 11 ; -
FIG. 13 is a top view of the vortex disk module constructed according to the present disclosure; -
FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a hex disk module which is used to construct the modular smoking device shown inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view of the hex disk module shown inFIG. 14 ; -
FIG. 16 is a top view of the hex disk module constructed according to the present disclosure; -
FIG. 17 is a perspective view of a mouth cylinder module which is used to construct the modular smoking device shown inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 18 is a cross-sectional view of the mouth cylinder module shown inFIG. 17 ; -
FIG. 19 is a top view of the mouth cylinder module constructed according to the present disclosure; and -
FIG. 20 is a perspective view of a downstream for use with the module smoking device constructed according to the present disclosure. - Referring now to the drawings, wherein like numbers refer to like items,
number 10 identifies a preferred embodiment of a modular smoking device constructed according to the present disclosure. Referring now toFIG. 1 , themodular smoking device 10 is shown to comprise a base module orcomponent 12, a complex percolator module orcomponent 14, an ice catcher module orcomponent 16, a first vortex disk module orcomponent 18, a second vortex disk module orcomponent 20, a simple percolator module orcomponent 22, ahex disk module 24, and amouth cylinder 26. Thedevice 10 is modular in that the 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, and 24 are interchangeable and may be positioned anywhere along themodules device 10. For example, more than one of the 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, and 24 may be used in forming or configuring themodules device 10. Further, since the 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, and 24 may be separated, themodules 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, and 24 may be separately cleaned. Themodules base module 12 has adownstream receptacle 28 adapted for receiving a downstream 30. -
FIG. 2 shows thebase module 12 removed from themodular smoking device 10. Thebase module 12 has a bottom 32, amain body 34, and an upperfemale connection end 36. An aperture, stem hole, or opening 38 is formed in themain body 34 and theopening 38 is used to receive the downstream (not shown). Themain body 34 has aninterior chamber 40 which is used to receive a quantity of water (not shown) or other liquid. Theinterior chamber 40 also receives burnt marijuana and smoke. The upperfemale connection end 36 is sized and shaped to receive and retain any of the 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, or 24, as will be explained more fully herein. Theother modules end 36 is a female type joint or connection. As should be appreciated, thebase module 12 may easily be removed or separated from any of the 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, or 24 for cleaning purposes or for disposal of any fluid within themodules interior chamber 40. - With reference now to
FIG. 3 , a cross-sectional view of thebase module 12 is shown. Thebase module 12 has thedownstream receptacle 28, the bottom 32, themain body 34, and the upperfemale connection end 36. Theaperture 38 formed in themain body 34 is also shown and theaperture 38 is adapted for receiving a downstream (not shown). Theinterior chamber 40 is large enough to contain a quantity of a liquid (not shown) during use of thedevice 10. Theconnection end 36 is sized and shaped to be able to receive and retain any of the 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, or 24.other modules -
FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of thecomplex percolator module 14. Thepercolator module 14 consists of amain body 50, anupper end 52, a lowermale connection end 54, and aninterior chamber 56. As can be appreciated, and by way of example only, the lowermale connection end 54 is sized and shaped to fit within the connection end 36 of thebase module 12. In this manner, thepercolator module 14 may be connected to thebase module 12. Further, by use of the 36 and 54, theconnections base module 12 and thepercolator module 14 may be easily separated from each other. - Referring now to
FIG. 5 , a cross-sectional view of thecomplex percolator module 14 is depicted. Thepercolator module 14 has themain body 50, theupper end 52, the lowermale connection end 54, and theinterior chamber 56. Theinterior chamber 56 has aturbine assembly 58. Theturbine assembly 58 is used to aerate smoke that enters into theinterior chamber 56. Theturbine assembly 58 has adome 60 having a number ofarms 62 with each of thearms 62 having an openedend 64. The opened ends 64 allow smoke to travel through theconnection end 54, into thedome 60, through thearms 62, out through the opened ends 64 and out through theupper end 52. In essence, smoke is allowed to percolate within themodule 14. Smoke is dispersed and then allowed to come back together and rise to the next module. Theconnection end 54 is a male type joint or connection. Themain body 50 has acircumference 66 and theconnection end 54 has acircumference 68. Thecircumference 66 is greater than thecircumference 68 and this forms the male type joint. Also, there is a circumferential ledge 70 formed between thecircumference 66 and thecircumference 68. By way of example, the ledge 70 is capable of abutting against the connection end 36 of thebase module 12. -
FIG. 6 shows a perspective view of thesimple percolator module 22. Thepercolator module 22 consists of amain body 82, anupper end 84, a lowermale connection end 86, and aninterior chamber 88. As can be appreciated, and by way of example only, the lowermale connection end 86 is sized and shaped to fit within the connection end 36 of thebase module 12. In this manner, thepercolator module 22 may be connected to thebase module 12. Further, by use of the 36 and 86, theconnections base module 12 and thepercolator module 22 may be easily separated from each other. Also, as should be understood, theconnection 86 is able to fit within theupper end 52 of thepercolator module 14 so that the 14 and 22 can be stacked upon each other.percolator modules - With particular reference now to
FIG. 7 , a cross-sectional view of thesimple percolator module 22 is depicted. Thepercolator module 22 has themain body 82, theupper end 84, the lowermale connection end 86, and theinterior chamber 88. Theinterior chamber 88 has apercolator assembly 90. Thepercolator assembly 90 is used to aerate smoke that enters into theinterior chamber 88. Thepercolator assembly 90 has a dome 92 having a circular openedend 94. The openedend 94 allows smoke to travel through theconnection end 86, into the dome 92, out through the openedend 94 and out through theupper end 84. Theconnection end 86 is a male type joint or connection. Themain body 82 has acircumference 96 and theconnection end 86 has acircumference 98. Thecircumference 96 is greater than thecircumference 98 and this forms the male type joint. Also, there is acircumferential ledge 100 formed between thecircumference 96 and thecircumference 98. By way of example, theledge 100 is capable of abutting against the connection end 36 of thebase module 12. -
FIG. 8 illustrates a perspective view of theice catcher module 16. Theice catcher module 16 has amain body 110, anupper end 112, a lowermale connection end 114, and aninterior chamber 116. As can be appreciated, and by way of example only, the lowermale connection end 114 is sized and shaped to fit within the connection end 36 of thebase module 12. In this manner, theice catcher module 16 may be connected to thebase module 12. Further, by use of the 36 and 114, theconnections base module 12 and theice catcher module 16 may be easily separated from each other. In particular, ice may need to be added to the chamber of theice catcher module 16. Being able to separate the 12 and 16 allows ice to be filled or refilled into themodules module 16 without have to take apart theentire device 10. - Referring now in particular to
FIG. 9 , a cross-sectional view of theice catcher module 16 is shown. Theice catcher module 16 has themain body 110, theupper end 112, the lowermale connection end 114, and theinterior chamber 116. Theinterior chamber 116 has a floor member 118 having a number of notchedopenings 120. The notchedopenings 120 can be used to hold or capture ice or ice cubes placed inchamber 116 of themodule 16. The notchedopenings 120 may also be used to aerate smoke that enters into thechamber 116 of themodule 16. Also, ice or ice cubes placed in thechamber 116 will cool the smoke. Further, the notchedopenings 120 may prevent any water from splashing into a mouth of an individual using thedevice 10. Theconnection end 114 is a male type joint or connection. Themain body 110 has acircumference 122 and theconnection end 114 has acircumference 124. Thecircumference 122 is greater than thecircumference 124 and this forms the male type joint. Also, there is acircumferential ledge 126 formed between thecircumference 122 and thecircumference 124. By way of example, theledge 126 is capable of abutting against the connection end 36 of thebase module 12. -
FIG. 10 is a top view of theice catcher module 16. Theice catcher module 16 has themain body 110, theupper end 112, theinterior chamber 116, and the floor 118 having the notchedopenings 120. Although six notchedopenings 120 are shown, it is possible that less or more notchedopenings 120 may be provided in the floor 118. As should be appreciated, more than one of theice catcher modules 16 may be used in constructing thedevice 10. Further, theice catcher module 16 may be positioned anywhere in thedevice 10. Theice catcher module 16 may be the first module placed after thebase module 12. In this event, smoke is immediately cooled once smoke is generated within thedevice 10. With the use of theice catcher module 16 being the first module after thebase module 12 and being able to place multipleice catcher modules 16 within the device 10 a better, smoother hit is created and smoke is exponentially cooled down. -
FIG. 11 illustrates a perspective view of either the firstvortex disk module 18 or the secondvortex disk module 20. Thevortex disk module 18 has amain body 140, anupper end 142, a lowermale connection end 144, and aninterior chamber 146. As can be appreciated, and by way of example only, the lowermale connection end 144 is sized and shaped to fit within the connection end 36 of thebase module 12. In this manner, thevortex disk module 18 may be connected to thebase module 12. Further, by use of the 36 and 144, theconnections base module 12 and thevortex disk module 18 may be easily separated from each other. Being able to separate the 12 and 18 or 20 allows themodules 18 or 20 to be placed anywhere in themodules device 10. Further, being able to separate the 18 or 20 allows themodules 18 or 20 to be easily cleaned.modules - With reference now to
FIG. 12 , a cross-sectional view of thevortex disk module 18 is shown. Thevortex disk module 18 has themain body 140, theupper end 142, the lowermale connection end 144, and theinterior chamber 146. Theinterior chamber 146 has afloor member 148 having a number of slottedopenings 150. The slottedopenings 150 are used to aerate smoke that enters into thechamber 146 of themodule 18. Further, the slottedopenings 150 may prevent any water from splashing into a mouth of an individual using thedevice 10. Theconnection end 144 is a male type joint or connection. Themain body 140 has acircumference 152 and theconnection end 144 has acircumference 154. Thecircumference 152 is greater than thecircumference 154 and this forms the male type joint. Also, there is acircumferential ledge 156 formed between thecircumference 152 and thecircumference 154. By way of example, theledge 156 is capable of abutting against the connection end 36 of thebase module 12. -
FIG. 13 is a top view of thevortex disk module 18. Thevortex disk module 18 has themain body 140, theupper end 142, theinterior chamber 146, and thefloor 148 having the slottedopenings 150. Although six slottedopenings 150 are shown, it is contemplated that less or more slottedopenings 150 may be provided in thefloor 148. Further, more than one of thevortex disk modules 18 may be used in constructing thedevice 10. In particular, as is shown inFIG. 1 , two 18 and 20 are shown as being a part of thevortex disk modules device 10. Further, thevortex disk module 18 may be positioned anywhere in thedevice 10. - Referring to
FIG. 14 , a perspective view of thehex disk module 22 is illustrated. Thehex disk module 22 has amain body 160, anupper end 162, a lowermale connection end 164, and an interior chamber 166. The lowermale connection end 164 is sized and shaped to fit within the connection end 36 of thebase module 12. In this manner, thehex disk module 22 may be connected to thebase module 12. Further, by use of the 36 and 164, theconnections base module 12 and thehex disk module 22 may be easily separated from each other. Being able to separate the 12 and 22 allows themodules module 22 to be placed anywhere in thedevice 10. Further, being able to separate the 12 and 22 allows themodules module 22 to be easily cleaned. -
FIG. 15 shows a cross-sectional view of thehex disk module 22. Thehex disk module 22 has themain body 160, theupper end 162, the lowermale connection end 164, and the interior chamber 166. The interior chamber 166 has afloor member 168 having a number of hexagonal shapedopenings 170. Theopenings 170 are used to aerate smoke that enters into the chamber 166 of themodule 22. Further, theopenings 170 may prevent any water from splashing into a mouth of an individual using thedevice 10. Theconnection end 164 is a male type joint or connection. Themain body 160 has acircumference 172 and theconnection end 164 has acircumference 174. Thecircumference 172 is greater than thecircumference 174 and this forms the male type joint. Also, there is acircumferential ledge 176 formed between thecircumference 172 and thecircumference 174. By way of example, theledge 176 is capable of abutting against the connection end 36 of thebase module 12. -
FIG. 16 is a top view of thehex disk module 22. Thehex disk module 22 has themain body 160, theupper end 162, the interior chamber 166, and thefloor 168 having thehex openings 170. Although theopenings 170 are shown covering a portion of thefloor 168, it is possible that more orless openings 170 may be provided in thefloor 168. Further, more than one of thehex disk modules 22 may be used in constructing thedevice 10. - With reference now to
FIG. 17 , themouth cylinder module 26 is shown. Themouth cylinder module 26 has amain body 180, anupper end 182, a lower male connection end 184, and aninterior chamber 186. Themain body 180 also has a number ofpinchers 188 formed therein for receiving ice. The lower male connection end 184 is sized and shaped to fit within, by way of example only, theupper end 162 of thehex disk module 22. In this manner, themouth cylinder module 26 may be connected to thehex disk module 22. Further, by use of theconnections 162 and 184, themouth cylinder module 26 and thehex disk module 22 may be easily separated from each other. In essence, any of the 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, or 24 may be connected to themodules mouth cylinder module 26 to form thedevice 10. Further, being able to separate themodule 26 allows themouth cylinder module 26 to be easily cleaned. -
FIG. 18 shows a cross-sectional view of themouth cylinder module 26. Themouth cylinder module 26 has themain body 180, theupper end 182, the lower male connection end 184, and theinterior chamber 186. Theinterior chamber 186 has thepinchers 188 formed therein. Thepinchers 188 are used to capture and hold ice which is used to cool the smoke within thedevice 10. The connection end 184 is a male type joint or connection. Themain body 180 has acircumference 190 and the connection end 184 has acircumference 192. Thecircumference 190 is greater than thecircumference 192 and this forms the male type joint. Also, there is acircumferential ledge 194 formed between thecircumference 190 and thecircumference 192. By way of example, theledge 194 is capable of abutting against the connection end 36 of thebase module 12. -
FIG. 19 is a top view of themouth cylinder module 26. Themouth cylinder module 26 has themain body 180, theupper end 182, theinterior chamber 186, and thepinchers 188. Although fourpinchers 188 are shown, it is possible that more orless pinchers 188 may be formed in themain body 180. - Referring now to
FIG. 20 , a perspective view of the downstream 30 is depicted. The downstream 30 has anupper bowl portion 200 and a lower stem portion 202. The lower stem portion 202 is inserted into the aperture 38 (FIG. 3 ) of the downstream receptacle 28 (FIG. 3 ). Theupper bowl portion 200 is on the outside of thebase module 12. Theupper bowl portion 200 is used for receiving and hold marijuana. - The
device 10 may be constructed using one or more of the 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, and 26. In particular, the device may have multiplemodules ice catcher modules 16 positioned anywhere in thedevice 10. Preferably, themodule smoking device 10 will be constructed of a relatively durable material so that it can be easily used and manufactured. By way of example only, themodular smoking device 10 may be constructed of glass so that it may be visible during use and is easily cleaned. - From all that has been said, it will be clear that there has thus been shown and described herein a modular smoking device which fulfills the various objects and advantages sought therefor. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art, however, that many changes, modifications, variations, and other uses and applications of the subject modular smoking device are possible and contemplated. All changes, modifications, variations, and other uses and applications which do not depart from the spirit and scope of the disclosure are deemed to be covered by the disclosure, which is limited only by the claims which follow.
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