U.S. patent application number 11/400971 was filed with the patent office on 2007-03-15 for hookah bowl.
Invention is credited to David Zoumut.
Application Number | 20070056599 11/400971 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 37853826 |
Filed Date | 2007-03-15 |
United States Patent
Application |
20070056599 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Zoumut; David |
March 15, 2007 |
Hookah bowl
Abstract
A side heat bowl for use with a hookah comprising a first
receptacle having an interior portion capable of holding a first
material to be smoked and a second receptacle having an interior
portion capable of holding a second material for providing a heat
source for heating the first predetermined material. At least a
portion of the sidewall portion of the second receptacle surrounds
at least a portion of the sidewall portion of the first receptacle.
A plurality of apertures extending through the sidewall of the
first receptacle is provided for transferring heat from the heat
source to the material to be smoked. At least one aperture is
disposed on the bottom portion of the first receptacle for
providing fluid communication between the first predetermined
material and the hookah. This inventive side heat hookah bowl
results in a much cleaner, crisper, and purer smoke without the
taste of aluminum foil, charcoal, and other materials the separate
the tobacco from the heat.
Inventors: |
Zoumut; David; (San Jose,
CA) |
Correspondence
Address: |
JAMES RAY & ASSOCIATES
2640 PITCAIRN ROAD
MONROEVILLE
PA
15146
US
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Family ID: |
37853826 |
Appl. No.: |
11/400971 |
Filed: |
April 10, 2006 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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60717434 |
Sep 15, 2005 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
131/329 ;
131/173 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A24F 1/30 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
131/329 ;
131/173 |
International
Class: |
A24F 1/30 20060101
A24F001/30 |
Claims
1. A side heat bowl for use with a hookah, said bowl comprising:
(a) a first receptacle having an interior portion capable of
holding a first predetermined material, said first predetermined
material capable of being heated and smoked with such hookah, said
first receptacle having a top portion, a bottom portion and a
sidewall portion having a predetermined shape extending between
said top and bottom portion; (b) a second receptacle having an
interior portion capable of holding a second predetermined
material, said second predetermined material capable of providing a
heat source for heating said first predetermined material, said
second receptacle having a top portion, a bottom portion and a
sidewall portion extending between said top and bottom portion,
said at least a portion of said sidewall portion of said second
receptacle surrounding at least a portion of said sidewall portion
of said first receptacle; (c) heat transfer means for transferring
heat from said second predetermined material within said second
receptacle to heat said first predetermined material within said
first receptacle; and (d) means disposed on said bottom portion of
said first receptacle for providing fluid communication between
said first predetermined material and such hookah.
2. The bowl, according to claim 1, wherein said heat transfer means
comprises a plurality of apertures extending through a portion of
said sidewall portion of said first receptacle.
3. The bowl, according to claim 1, wherein said predetermined shape
of said sidewall portion of said first receptacle comprises one of
cylindrical, rectangular, and polygonal.
4. The bowl, according to claim 1 wherein said predetermined shape
of said sidewall portion of said second receptacle comprises one of
cylindrical, rectangular, and polygonal.
5. The bowl, according to claim 1 wherein said sidewall portion of
said first receptacle has a first predetermined height and said
sidewall portion of said second receptacle has a second
predetermined height.
6. The bowl, according to claim 5, wherein said first predetermined
height of said first receptacle is greater than said second
predetermined height of said second receptacle.
7. The bowl, according to claim 1 wherein said interior portion of
said first receptacle has a first diameter and said interior
portion of said second receptacle has a second diameter.
8. The bowl, according to claim 8 wherein said second diameter of
said interior portion of said second receptacle is greater than
said first diameter of said interior portion of said first
receptacle.
9. The bowl, according to claim 1 wherein said first receptacle is
formed from one of ceramic, clay, and glass.
10. The bowl, according to claim 9 wherein said second receptacle
is formed from one of ceramic, clay, and glass.
11. The bowl, according to claim 1, wherein said top portion of
said first and second receptacle is open.
12. The bowl, according to claim 11, including a lid for covering
said open top portion of said first receptacle.
13. The bowl, according to claim 1, wherein said first receptacle
is capable of holding a first predetermined material comprising one
of tobacco material, a tobacco-free alternative material, and an
herbal mixture.
14. The bowl, according to claim 1, wherein said second receptacle
is capable of holding a second predetermined material comprising
one of a charcoal and an alternative heat source.
15. The bowl, according to claim 1, wherein said second receptacle
is capable of holding a heating coil and a power source is provided
for heating said heating coil.
16. The bowl, according to claim 15, wherein said power source for
heating said heating coil is one of a battery and an electrical
outlet.
17. The bowl, according to claim 1, wherein said means disposed on
said bottom portion of said first receptacle for providing fluid
communication between said first predetermined material and such
hookah comprises apertures extending through said bottom portion of
said first receptacle.
18. The bowl, according to claim 17, further including means for
sealing said bottom portion of said first receptacle to such
hookah.
19. The bowl, according to claim 18, wherein said means for sealing
comprises one of a rubber seal and grommet.
20. The bowl, according to claim 1 wherein said first and second
receptacle comprises a single piece member.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application is based on Provisional Application Ser.
No. 60/717,434, filed Sep. 14, 2005.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates, in general to the field of
hookah bowls and, more particularly, to a side heated hookah
bowl.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] Smoking tobacco in a hookah has been a tradition unchanged
for hundreds of years. A hookah is a traditional Middle Eastern or
Asian device and is also commonly known as a water pipe, bong, or
nargile/nargeela. The hookah consists of four basic parts: the
water filled base, which cools and cleanses the fumes by removing
tar, nicotine and other undesirable by-products; the bowl, which
contains the tobacco or whatever else is being smoked; the pipe,
which connects the bowl to the base by a tube that plunges into the
water; and the hose, which connects to a second tube in the pipe
for transferring the cleansed smoke to the user.
[0004] U.S. Pat. No. 4,029,109 to Kahler; U.S. Pat. No. 3,881,499
to McFadden et al; U.S. Pat. No. 4,648,410 to Seroussi; and U.S.
Pat. No. 4,161,954 to Fornaciari show various types of hookahs and
water pipes known in the art.
[0005] The tobacco, or other material to be smoked, located inside
the bowl of a hookah is typically heated by charcoal. A layer of
aluminum foil is wrapped along the top of the bowl and the charcoal
is set on this foil. Perforations are placed in the aluminum. Once
the tobacco is lit, the aluminum begins to heat and this heat is
transferred through the perforations to the tobacco product within
the bowl.
[0006] There are several disadvantages that exist with this heating
technique. Aluminum is known to produce gases when heated that are
harmful to the lungs. Additionally, the charcoal produces ashes
that fall through the holes in the aluminum, getting mixed with the
tobacco and changing the flavor. Another disadvantage is that the
heat is located on top of the tobacco, causing the tobacco to burn
quickly resulting in a harsh smoke, and the heat often does not
transfer to the tobacco on the bottom of the bowl. Still another
disadvantage to this heating technique is the chance of bumping the
hookah, causing the hot coals to fall on the floor or the user.
Still yet another disadvantage is that the charcoal moves about the
top of the foil due to vibration of the hookah during heating, thus
one is constantly repositioning the charcoal. Finally, a last
disadvantage is that stirring and/or replenishing of the tobacco
within the bowl is difficult as one must remove the charcoal and
foil from the top of the bowl in order to access the contents
therein.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
[0007] It is therefore an object of the invention to provide a side
heat hookah bowl eliminating the dangerous fumes caused by heating
aluminum.
[0008] It is yet another object of the invention to provide a side
heat hookah bowl that prevents ashes from falling into the tobacco
and producing the cleanest smoke and flavor.
[0009] It is still yet another object of the invention to provide a
side heat hookah bowl that creates an oven like atmosphere that
burns the tobacco at a slower rate, producing more smoke and a
longer burn time without changing the taste.
[0010] It is another object of the invention to provide a side heat
hookah bowl that keeps the charcoal contained and prevents
accidental spills of the hot coals onto the user or the floor.
[0011] It is yet another object of the invention to provide a side
heat hookah bowl which eliminates the need for constant monitoring
and repositioning of the charcoal due to movement from
vibration.
[0012] It is an alternative object of the invention to provide a
side heat hookah bowl, which eliminates the nuisance, and cost of
using a charcoal based heating source.
[0013] In addition to the above-described objects and advantages of
the side heat hookah bowl, various other objects and advantages of
the present invention will become more readily apparent to the
persons who are skilled in the same and related arts from the
following more detailed description of the invention, particularly,
when such description is taken in conjunction with the attached
drawing figures and the appended claims.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0014] Briefly, and in accordance with the forgoing objects, the
invention comprises a side heat bowl for use with a hookah
comprising a first receptacle having an interior portion capable of
holding a first predetermined material to be smoked and a second
receptacle having an interior portion capable of holding a second
predetermined material for providing a heat source for heating the
first predetermined material. Each of the first and second
receptacles includes a top portion, a bottom portion, and a
sidewall portion extending between the top and bottom portion of
the receptacles. At least a portion of the sidewall portion of the
second receptacle surrounds at least a portion of the sidewall
portion of the first receptacle. A heat transfer means is provided
for transferring heat from the second predetermined material within
the second receptacle to heat the first predetermined material
within the first receptacle. This heat transfer means preferably
comprises a plurality of apertures extending through the sidewall
of the first receptacle. A means is disposed on the bottom portion
of the first receptacle for providing fluid communication between
the first predetermined material and the hookah.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0015] FIG. 1 shows a side view of the side heat hookah bowl of the
present invention.
[0016] FIG. 2 shows a top view of the side heat hookah bowl of FIG.
1.
[0017] FIG. 3A shows a top view of the side heat hookah bowl of
FIG. 2 including the material to be smoked and the means for
heating the material according to a first embodiment of the
invention.
[0018] FIG. 3B shows a top view of the side heat hookah bowl of
FIG. 2 including the material to be smoked and the means for
heating the material according to a second embodiment of the
invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0019] Before describing the invention in detail, the reader is
advised that, for the sake of clarity and understanding, identical
components having identical functions have been marked where
possible with the same reference numerals in each of the Figures
provided in this document.
[0020] Now reference is made to the Figures, which show the side
heat hookah bowl, generally indicated as 10, of the invention. The
bowl comprises a first receptacle 12 having an interior portion 14
capable of holding a first predetermined material 15. The first
predetermined material 15 is capable of being heated and smoked
with a hookah (not shown). The first receptacle 12, has a top
portion 16, a bottom portion 18 and a sidewall portion 17 having a
predetermined shape extending between the top 16 and bottom 18
portions. A second receptacle 22 is provided which has an interior
portion 24 capable of holding a second predetermined material 25,
35. The second predetermined material 25, 35 is capable of
providing a heat source for heating the first predetermined
material 15. The second receptacle 22 has a top portion 26, a
bottom portion 28 and a sidewall portion 27 extending between the
top 26 and bottom 28 portions. At least a portion of the sidewall
portion 27 of the second receptacle 22 surrounds at least a portion
of the sidewall portion 17 of the first receptacle 12.
[0021] A heat transfer means 30 is provided for transferring heat
from the second predetermined material within the second receptacle
22 to heat the first predetermined material within the first
receptacle 12. This heat transfer means preferably comprises a
plurality of apertures 30 extending through a portion 32 of the
sidewall portion 17 of the first receptacle 12.
[0022] Means 38 are disposed on the bottom portion 18 of the first
receptacle 12 for providing fluid communication between the first
predetermined material and the hookah. Preferably, these means 38
for providing fluid communication comprises at least one aperture
extending through the bottom portion 18 of the first receptacle
12.
[0023] The predetermined shape of the sidewall portions 17, 27 of
the first receptacle 12 and second receptacle 22 can by any well
known shape such as cylindrical, rectangular, and polygonal and the
like. Furthermore, any other type of shape may be used for
decorative purposes, such as a house, animal, and the like, as long
as at least a portion of the sidewall 27 of the second receptacle
22 surrounds at least a portion of sidewall 17 of the first
receptacle in order to provide a location in which to place the
heat source for side heating of the first predetermined material 15
within the first receptacle 12. The present invention should not be
limited to embodiments wherein the sidewall 27 of the second
receptacle 22 completely surrounds the sidewall 17 of the first
receptacle 12 as some designs may only permit heating at certain
side locations along the outer perimeter of the sidewall portion 17
of the first receptacle 12 due to a particular design shape.
[0024] The sidewall portion 17 of the first receptacle 12 has a
first predetermined height 37 and the sidewall portion 27 of the
second receptacle 22 has a second predetermined height 47. This
first predetermined height 37 of the first receptacle 12 is greater
than the second predetermined height 47 of the second receptacle
22. Additionally, the interior portion 14 of the first receptacle
12 has a first diameter 34 and the interior portion 24 of the
second receptacle 22 has a second diameter 44. This second diameter
44 of the interior portion 24 of the second receptacle 22 is
greater than the first diameter 34 of the interior portion 14 of
the first receptacle 12.
[0025] The first receptacle 12 can be formed from one of ceramic,
clay, glass or any other well-known material. The second receptacle
22 can also be formed from one of ceramic, clay, glass or any other
well-known material. The first 12 and second 22 receptacle can also
be any color and/or texture as desired for design purposes.
Preferably, the first 12 and second 22 receptacle comprises a
single piece member.
[0026] The top portion 16 of the first 12 and second 22 receptacle
is open. A lid 40 may be provided for covering the open top portion
16 of the first receptacle 12.
[0027] As shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the first receptacle 12 is
capable of holding a first predetermined material 15 comprising one
of tobacco material, a tobacco-free alternative material, an herbal
mixture, or another other well known material and/or flavor mixture
capable of being smoked. As shown in the embodiment of FIG. 3A, the
second receptacle 22 is capable of holding a second predetermined
material 25 comprising one of a charcoal and/or an alternative heat
source capable of being ignited for heating the first predetermined
material 15.
[0028] According to a second embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 3B,
the second receptacle 22 is capable of holding a heating coil 35
which surrounds the outer perimeter of the sidewall 17 of the first
receptacle 12. A power source 46 is provided for heating the
heating coil 35. This power source 46 can be any well known device
such as a battery from a battery pack or a car battery, an
electrical outlet, and the like.
[0029] A sealing means 48 is provided for sealing the bottom
portion 18 of the first receptacle 12 to the hookah. This sealing
means 48 can comprise any well-known device such as a rubber seal,
a grommet, and the like.
[0030] The present invention introduces the newest hookah bowl in
the market in the last 200 years. This side heat hookah bowl is
created and designed for the enjoyment of smoking tobacco in the
best and simplest way possible, moving away from the traditional
way of smoking. This device results in a much cleaner, crisper, and
purer smoke without the taste of aluminum foil, charcoal, and other
materials the separate the tobacco from the heat.
[0031] The invention has been described in such full, clear,
concise, and exact terms so as to enable any person skilled in the
art to which it pertains to make and use the same. It should be
understood that variations, modifications, equivalents and
substitutions for components of the specifically described
embodiments of the invention may be made by those skilled in the
art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as
set forth in the appended claims. Persons who possess such skill
will also recognize that the foregoing description is merely
illustrative and not intended to limit any of the ensuing claims to
any particular narrow interpretation.
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