WO2014020539A1

WO2014020539A1 - Combustion free and tobacco free smoking device

Info

Publication number: WO2014020539A1
Application number: PCT/IB2013/056257
Authority: WO
Inventors: Abdulla DAOUD; Bassel YOUSSEF
Original assignee: WHITE MIST ELECTRONICS Inc
Current assignee: WHITE MIST ELECTRONICS Inc
Priority date: 2012-08-02
Filing date: 2013-07-30
Publication date: 2014-02-06
Anticipated expiration: 2015-02-02

Description

(a) Field

[0001] The subject matter disclosed generally relates to a combustion free and nicotine-free smoking device.

(b) Related Prior Art

[0002] Smoking is a practice that has been recorded in history for thousands of years. Smoking is practiced for various reasons, including recreational, medical, religious purposes, etc.

[0003] Conventional smoking devices include cigarettes, pipes, shisha (water pipe), cigars, etc. In these devices a combustible material, such as tobacco, is burnt to produce the smoke.

[0004] These combustible materials include nicotine and other toxins, which are inhaled by the smoker and others within proximity. Aside from known and documented health hazards, smoke infiltrates into fabric, hair, and other porous materials causing unpleasant odors among other negative effects.

[0005] In recent times, many countries have prohibited smoking in public places, and many other countries are legislating laws limiting public smoking.

[0006] Therefore, there is a need in market for a combustion and smoke free device which allows smokers to practice their leisure without endangering their lives and the lives of those around them.

SUMMARY

[0007] The present embodiments provide for such a device. [0008] In one aspect, there is provided a combustion and tobacco free smoking device, comprising:

- A container;

A lid for sealing and covering the top of the container namely the head of the device; the head of the structure comprising:

o Cartomizer(s) provided to the air inlet passageway, the cartomizer(s)

comprising a wick soaked with a fluid and a coil connected to an

interchangeable power source;

o Interchangeable batteries to provide power for said cartomizer(s) and LED light(s)

- A lid for sealing and covering the whole of the container;

- An inner tubular structure depending from said lid sealing and covering container, extending into and out of the container; the inner tubular structure comprising:

o An air inlet passageway;

o An air outlet connected to an exterior side passageway of the container; o Airflow/pressure sensor(s) provided in the air outlet;

- An outer tubular structure depending from said lid and extending into the container; the outer tubular structure comprising:

o Said inner tubular structure

o LED light(s) connected to said airflow/pressure sensor(s)

Wherein upon detection of an airflow in the air outlet, the airflow sensor(s) cause an electric current to be provided to the cartomizer(s) for producing a mist/vapor/smoke by heating the wick, the mist being collected by the air outlet and sent to exterior through the exterior passageway.

[0009] Features and advantages of the subject matter hereof will become more apparent in light of the following detailed description of selected embodiments, as illustrated in the accompanying figures. As will be realized, the subject matter disclosed and claimed is capable of modifications in various respects, all without departing from the scope of the claims. Accordingly, the drawings and the description are to be regarded as illustrative in nature, and not as restrictive and the full scope of the subject matter is set forth in the claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010] Further features and advantages of the present disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed description, taken in combination with the appended drawings, in which:

[0011] Figure 1 illustrates an example of a smoking device in accordance with an embodiment;

[0012] Figure 2C illustrates how the lid can be detachably installed on the head on Figure 2A;

[0013] Figures 2A, 2B, and 2C present a perspective top and bottom view of the lid and head shown in Figure 1;

[0014] Figure 4 illustrates a flexible pipe/hose that may be connected to the exit 106 illustrated in Figure 1;

[0015] Figures 1 to 4 illustrate different views of the lid, the structure depending therefrom, and the components provided in the structure; [0016] Figures 5 illustrates a drawing of a standard example of the cartomizer(s) that may be used in the present embodiments;

[0017] Figure 2B is a top view of the lower end of the head where the cartomizer and the protective cover may be received;

[0018] Figure 2B illustrates where the battery and the cartomizer(s) can be installed in the cylindrical tube outside the lid; and

[0019] Figure 6 illustrates the flow of air in and out of the smoking device and generation of smoke/vapor/mist.

[0020] It will be noted that throughout the appended drawings, like features are identified by like reference numerals.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] Figure 1 illustrates an example of a smoking device in accordance with an embodiment. In the example of Figure 1, the smoking device comprises a head 100 and a lid 112 for sealing and covering the head 100 as exemplified in Figure 1. Figure 1 illustrates an example of how the lid can be detachably installed on the head to seal and cover the latter. Figure la. Also illustrates the larger lid 101 of the container 102 as a detachable lid to insert or remove water in the container 102 if the user prefers.

[0022] Figure 2b illustrates a top view of the head shown in Figure 1. As shown in Figure 2b, the bottom surface of the head 100 defines a plurality of openings and slots, 111 for letting air within the head through the inner tube 104 (Figure 3A) and an opening defining an exit/pipe 106 for guiding the smoke/vapor/mist from the smoking device 100 to the user using a pipe such as that illustrated in Figure 5. Figure 5 illustrates a flexible pipe/hose that may be connected to the exit 106 illustrated in Figure 1 for inhaling the smoke/vapor/mist produced by the smoking device 100.

[0023] Figure 1 to 6 illustrates different views of the lid, the structure depending therefrom, and the components provided in the structure.

[0024] As shown in Figure 4a, the structure depending from the head 100 defines a tube 108 comprising an air outlet 104 connected by airway to the exit 106 (shown in Figure 6) from which the smoke/vapor/mist is inhaled by the user.

[0025] In an embodiment, one or more LEDs 103 are provided in the outer tube 105, which provide light indicating the presence of power.

[0026] In an embodiment, the air outlets 107 in the inner tube 108 (Figure 3A) that is connected in the outer tube 105 through the cavity 115 extended up to the cavity of the lid 113, may include an airflow sensor(s) (not shown) placed in 107 for detecting airflow through the inner tube 108 to detect when the user is inhaling smoke/vapor/mist. The airflow sensor(s) may be connected to an electronic circuit or a switch for turning power on/off for a cartomizer(s) 120 provided in the head 100 connected to the inner tube 108 in the passageway of the air inlet that begins with the opening 106 provided in the container 102. The cartomizer(s) may be protected by a protecting cover 114 as shown in Figure 2c. The cartomizer(s) may include a coil and a wick. The wick may be soaked with a liquid e.g., glycerin and an added flavoring mixed with the liquid in the wick.

[0027] Figures 5 illustrates an example of a cartomizer(s) that may be used in the present embodiments. Figure 2b is a top view of the head 100 of the embodiment where the cartomizer(s) 120 are installed in 110 and the protective cover of the lid 114 may be received the cavity of the head as shown in figure 2B. As shown in Figures 2B, the cartomizer(s) may be received in the cavity 110 and powered via batteries in the cavities of 109 shown in Figure 2B. In an embodiment the batteries may be attached to the head 100 in the cavities 109 using any other attachment that allows for attaching and detaching the battery for charging/changing it. The battery may be connected to battery contacts provided in the cavities 109 for powering the device.

[0028] In operation, when the user inhales air through the air outlet 106 the airflow sensor(s) detects the airflow and activates the power to the cartomizer(s). As discussed above, the airflow sensor may be connected to a microcontroller and/or an electric switch for powering the cartomizer. The electric current received at the cartomizer heats up the coil provided in the cartomizer and the heat causes the glycerin soaked in the wick to evaporate along with the flavor provided therein. The evaporation of the glycerin produces a white smoke/vapor/mist, which has a flavor. The cartomizer is provided in the air inlet passageway, whereby the smoke produced by the cartomizer is pushed in the water to give a bubbling effect mimicking a standard shisha and then to the empty space within the container 102 and above the water contained in the container 102, then through the air outlet 106 to the user's lungs.

[0029] Figure 6 illustrates the flow of air in and out of the smoking device and generation of smoke/vapor/mist. With reference to Figure 6, the air is received through the air inlet / openings 106 as indicated by arrows 118, the air exits as a white smoke/vapor/mist as indicated by arrows 119, the white smoke/vapor/mist travels through the inner tube 108 as shown by the arrows 119 enters and exits the water as indicated by arrows 120 into the empty space between the water and the remaining space in the container. Then the white smoke/vapor/mist enters into the air outlet 106 as indicated by arrows 121 and leaves the smoking device at exit 106 as indicated by arrows 121 .

[0030] Accordingly, the embodiments providing for a combustion and tobacco free device which can be used indoors and around others without creating any health risks on the users or those around them, and without leaving bad odors behind and other undesirable effects.

[0031] In one embodiment, users may purchase a pack of cartomizers, which include the favorite flavor or a mix of flavors that the users enjoy. The user may change the cartomizers to install another as indicated.

[0032] In a further embodiment, the airflow sensor(s) may activate LED lights 103 when the user inhales.

[0033] As discussed above, an electronic circuit may be provided in the tube 112 for adjusting the power fed into the cartomizer. The electronic circuit may include a microprocessor, a switch and other means for adjusting/intensifying the electric current fed into the LEDs and the cartomizer(s).

[0034] While the embodiments described the glycerin as a preferred liquid for soaking the wick in the cartomizer, it is also to be contemplated that other fluids may be used such as: propylene glycol, artificial/natural flavors, water etc. and/or a mix between these elements. [0035] While preferred embodiments have been described above and illustrated in the accompanying drawings, it will be evident to those skilled in the art that modifications may be made without departing from this disclosure. Such modifications are considered as possible variants comprised in the scope of the disclosure.

Claims

CLAIMS:

1. A combustion and tobacco free smoking device, comprising:

a. A custom made shisha head having a top portion comprising of a lid and a bottom portion, where said head bottom portion is configured to encase electronic components, (1) one or more electronic cartomizer connectors, (2) battery connectors, (3) rechargeable detachable batteries, (4) one or more detachable cartomizers. The custom shisha head is further connected to an inner tube inserted at a cavity in the said head that extends to the bottom of the said outer tube.

b. Pressure sensor(s) located within said combustion and tobacco free smoking device inner tube, where said sensor(s) is connected to the electronic components in said head bottom portion, to said at battery connectors, to said cartomizers connectors, to said LED diode lights, to said rechargeable detachable batteries, to said detachable flavored cartomizer(s), such that, when a user inhales using a said standard plastic shisha hose, airflow or suction is sensed by said pressure sensor(s) and switch(s) on the circuit, turning on the said cartomizer connector(s) to produce vapor from said flavored cartomizer(s), and turning on said LED diode lights, by using said rechargeable detachable batteries as a power source.

2. The combustion and tobacco free smoking device as claimed in claim 1, further comprising of two structures, an outer and inner tube cavity. Said outer cavity contains said LED diode light(s) and said inner tube contains said pressure sensor(s).

3. The combustion and tobacco free smoking device as claimed in claim 2, is encased in said large container, where a said standard shisha hose can be connected, suction or inhalation from said hose, creates said suction pressure to the said inner tube triggering the said pressure sensor(s).

4. The combustion and tobacco free smoking device as claimed in claim 3, whereas the airflow passage is key to creating sufficient pressure to trigger said pressure sensor(s), in turn switching on the circuit to operate the said combustion and tobacco free smoking device.

5. The combustion and tobacco free smoking device as claimed in claim 4, wherein the said external and removable batteries, which are rechargeable batteries, said combustion and tobacco free smoking device further uses an external socket charger for the batteries separately.

6. The combustion and tobacco free smoking device as claimed in claim 5, wherein said head further comprises a removable lid located on the top portion of the head for allowing to change said cartomizer(s), and said batteries for multiple use.

7. The combustion and tobacco free smoking device as claimed in claim 6, wherein at least one part of said large container is created to be detachable for allowing accessibility to any component located within said larger shell when needed.

8. The combustion and tobacco free smoking device as claimed in claim 7, comprising of a standard plastic shisha hose with one end connected to said large container, and the other to a mouthpiece for inhalation.

9. The combustion and tobacco free smoking device as claimed in claim 8,

further comprising an automated circuit constructed to turn on/off said LED diode lights, rechargeable batteries, and said cartomizer connector(s) with said cartomizer(s), where said automated circuit is built within said inner tube and outer tube, further integrated with said pressure sensor(s), further integrated with said standard inhalation hose.

10. The combustion and tobacco free smoking device as claimed in claim 9,

comprises said automated circuit turns off said LED diode lights, batteries, cartomizer connector(s), when the said pressure sensor(s) does not detect airflow.

11. The combustion and tobacco free smoking device as claimed in claim 10, further comprising of said detachable and reinsertable cartomizer(s) from said cartomizer connector(s).

12. The combustion and tobacco free smoking device claimed in claim 11, where as said two cartomizers are flavored, where as one triggered by said pressure sensor(s), and supplied power by said batteries, creates vapor by said inhalation from said standard plastic shisha hose.

13. The combustion and tobacco free smoking device claimed in claim 12,

comprises of said unique airflow process, that is crucial to the functionality of said combustion and tobacco free smoking device, furthermore for said pressure sensor(s) to function.