US20160262447A1

US20160262447A1 - Flying disc with embedded smoking apparatus

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Publication number: US20160262447A1
Application number: US15/065,742
Authority: US
Inventors: William Hale Davidson; Stormy Burnes; Matthew Wilton
Original assignee: Humboldt High Flyer Inc
Current assignee: Humboldt High Flyer Inc
Priority date: 2015-03-11
Filing date: 2016-03-09
Publication date: 2016-09-15

Abstract

Using various embodiments systems, methods, devices, and apparatuses for a. flying disc with an embedded smoking pipe are described. In one embodiment, the flying disc includes an aperture in the center to bear a smoking pipe. The smoking pipe can be embedded in the aperture of the flying disc and can comprise an outer chamber comprising a top portion and a bottom portion, the outer top portion including an inhaling aperture, and the bottom portion including an air intake aperture. The smoking pipe can also include a inner member encapsulated within the outer chamber, and the inner member configured to accommodate a combustible smoking substance.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

The present application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/131,761 filed on Mar. 11, 2015, titled “Flying Disc With Embedded Smoking pipe,” under 35 U.S.C. 119(e). The contents of the above mentioned provisional patent application is incorporated herein by reference for all purposes to the extent that such subject matter is not inconsistent herewith.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

Embodiments of the present invention relates generally to the field of recreational use devices and apparatuses. More particularly, embodiments of the invention relate to a flying disc embedded with an apparatus that can pack a combustible substance and the resulting smoke inhaled tobacco, etc).

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The following background information may present examples of specific aspects of the prior art (e.g. without limitation, approaches, facts, or common wisdom) that, while expected to be helpful to further educate the reader as to additional aspects of the prior art, is not to be construed as limiting the present invention, or any embodiments thereof, to anything stated or implied therein or inferred thereupon.
Smoking, the act of inhaling the smoke or fumes of a combustible substance is known to be around for centuries. Smoking is a practice in which a combustible substance is burned and the resulting smoke breathed in to be tasted and/or absorbed into the bloodstream. Most commonly the substance is the dried leaves of the tobacco plant which have been rolled into a small square of rice paper to create a small, round cylinder called a “cigarette”. Cigarettes are primarily industrially manufactured but also can be hand-rolled from loose tobacco and rolling paper.
Further, smoking can also be a social activity where a group of friends (or strangers) can pass a smoking device (e.g., hookah) to each other. However, the smoking device described herein can only be passed around when all the people indulging in the activity are in close proximity (that is, in arms length distance) to each other. Thus, what is needed is smoking devices or apparatuses that can be passed around within a group of people performing a social activity without the need to be in close proximity, that is, within arms length distance from each other.

SUMMARY OF THE DESCRIPTION

Embodiments of the present invention are best understood by reference to the detailed figures and description set forth herein. Embodiments of the invention are discussed below with reference to the figures. However, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the detailed description given herein with respect to these figures is for explanatory purposes as the invention extends beyond these limited embodiments. For example, it should be appreciated that those skilled in the art will, light of the teachings of the present invention, recognize a multiplicity of alternate and suitable approaches, depending upon the needs of the particular application, to implement the functionality of any given detail described herein, beyond the particular implementation choices in the following embodiments described and shown. That is, there are numerous modifications and variations of the invention that are too numerous to be listed but that all fit within the scope of the invention. Also, singular words should be read as plural and vice versa, and masculine as feminine and vice versa, where appropriate, and alternative embodiments do not necessarily imply that the two are mutually exclusive. Compounds, materials, manufacturing techniques, uses, and applications, described herein, as these may vary.
It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is used for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. It must be noted that as used herein and in the appended claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” include the plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, a reference to “an element” is a reference to one or more elements and includes equivalents thereof known to those skilled in the art. It is to be further understood that the present invention is not limited to the particular methodology in the art. Similarly, for another example, a reference to “a step” or “a means” is a reference to one or more steps or means and may include sub steps and subservient means.
All conjunctions used are to be understood in the most inclusive sense possible. Thus, the word “or” should be understood as having the definition of a logical “or” rather than that of a logical “exclusive or” unless the context clearly necessitates otherwise. Structures described herein are to be understood also to refer to functional equivalents of such structures. Language that may be construed to express approximation should be so understood unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
Described herein are embodiments of a flying disc with an embedded smoking pipe that can be passed or tossed around in a group of people, without the need for them to be very close (e.g., within approximately arm's-length range to each other. A flying disc, as described herein, is a disc-shaped gliding toy or sporting item that is generally plastic used recreationally and/or competitively for throwing and catching, for example, in flying disc games. The shape of the disc, in one embodiment, an airfoil in cross-section, allows it to fly by generating lift as it moves through the air while spinning. In one embodiment, the flying disc has a center aperture or hole into which a smoking pipe is embedded. The flying disc with embedded smoking pipe, in one embodiment, can be passed around in a group of people, where each person can throw (and catch) the flying disc to another person while, optionally, partaking in the smoking activity.
In one embodiment, a smoking pipe can be embedded within a flying disc that can be passed (or thrown) around amongst a group of friends within a reasonable distance. The smoking pipe can include a top portion and a bottom portion, with one portion capable of sliding into the other to close the smoking pipe (and to prevent spillage of the smoking substance within while the flying disc is in motion or at rest). The top and bottom portions can each include a hole to facilitate inhaling from the smoking pipe and/or act as an air intake vent to facilitate combustion of the smoking substance within the smoking pipe. In another embodiment, the top and bottom portions can be threaded so that one portion can be screwed into the other. In one embodiment, the smoking pipe can also include an internal capsule shell with perforated/vent holes. In one embodiment, the internal capsule shell is configured to accommodate a combustible smoking substance. The smoking substance can be packed within the internal capsule shell while the perforated holes providing the necessary air supply required for combustion of the smoking substance.
In one embodiment, a smoking pipe and disc apparatus is described which includes a flying disc, the flying disc including an aperture in the center to bear a smoking pipe. The smoking pipe and disc configuration also includes a smoking pipe, the smoking pipe embedded in the aperture of the flying disc. In one embodiment, the smoking pipe includes an outer chamber, the outer chamber comprising an outer top portion and an outer bottom portion, and the outer top portion including an inhaling aperture, and the bottom portion including an air intake aperture. In another embodiment, the outer top portion and the outer bottom portion fasten with each other at the middle of the smoking pipe. In one embodiment, the outer top and bottom portions, each include a circular edge and the circular edges are configured to wedge the flying disc between the outer top portion and the outer bottom portion of the smoking pipe. In another embodiment, the circular edges prevent, the smoking pipe from plummeting when the flying disc is in motion. In yet another embodiment, the outer top portion and the outer bottom portion are fastened together by a screw mechanism. In one embodiment, the outer top portion is configured to have external (male) threads and the outer bottom portion is configured to have internal (female) threads.
In another embodiment, the smoking pipe also includes an inner member encapsulated within the outer chamber. In one embodiment, the inner member is cylindrical in shape. In another embodiment, the inner member is configured to accommodate a combustible smoking substance. In one embodiment, the inner member provides an air cavity through which a user can inhale the combustible smoking substance.
In yet another embodiment, the smoking pipe is configured to accommodate an inner member, the inner member having a chamber (e.g., bowl) on a distal end into which the combustible substance can be placed. The chamber can have a central bore and can also have a straw like hollow extension giving a user access to inhale smoke from the central bore. In one embodiment, the inner member is in the shape of a cylindrical pill. In various embodiments, the pill can be cylindrical in shape, spherical in shape, or a combination thereof.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The present invention is illustrated by way of example and not limitation in the figures of the accompanying drawings in which like references indicate similar elements.

FIG. 1A illustrates perspective view of the top surface of a flying disc with an embedded smoking pipe of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 1B illustrates a perspective view of the bottom surface of flying disc with an embedded smoking pipe, as used in one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 1C illustrates a perspective view of a flying disc as used in one embodiment of the present invention.

FIGS. 1D and 1E illustrate perspective views of a flying disc with an embedded smoking pipe, and a perspective view of a smoking pipe, respectively, according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 illustrates a side view of a flying disc with an embedded smoking pipe, as used in an embodiment of the present invention.

FIGS. 3A and 3B illustrate a cross-sectional surface of a smoking pipe, of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIGS. 4A and 4B illustrate a perspective view of the outer top portion of a smoking pipe, as used in one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4C illustrates a side cross-sectional area of the outer top portion of a smoking pipe, as used in one embodiment of the present invention.

FIGS. 5A and 5B illustrate a perspective view of the outer bottom portion of a smoking pipe, as used in one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5C illustrates a side cross-sectional area of the outer bottom portion of a smoking pipe, as used in one embodiment of the present invention.

FIGS. 6A, 6B, and 6C illustrate side views and prospective views of the inside capsule of a smoking pipe as used on one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 illustrates a prospective view of the components or modules of smoking pipe configured to be embedded into a flying disc, according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 illustrates a prospective view of the components or modules of smoking pipe configured to be embedded into a flying disc, according to yet another embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Various embodiments and aspects of the inventions will be described with reference to details discussed below, and the accompanying drawings will illustrate the various embodiments. The following description and drawings are illustrative of the invention and are not to be construed as limiting the invention. Numerous specific details are described to provide a thorough understanding of various embodiments of the present invention. However, in certain instances, well-known or conventional details are not described in order to provide a concise discussion of embodiments of the present inventions.
Reference in the specification to “one embodiment” or “an embodiment” or “another embodiment” means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in conjunction with the embodiment can he included in at least one embodiment of the invention. The appearances of the phrase “in one embodiment” in various places in the specification do not necessarily all refer to the same embodiment.
Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meanings as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. Preferred methods, techniques, devices, and materials are described, although any methods, techniques, devices, or materials similar or equivalent to those described herein may be used in the practice or testing of the present invention.
Structures described herein are to be understood also to refer to functional equivalents of such structures. The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to embodiments thereof as illustrated in the accompanying drawings. From reading the present disclosure, other variations and modifications will be apparent to persons skilled in the art. Such variations and modifications may involve equivalent and other features which are already known in the art, and which may be used instead of or in addition to features already described herein. Although Claims may have been formulated in this Application to particular combinations of features, it should be understood that the scope of the disclosure of the present invention also includes any novel feature or any novel combination of features disclosed herein either explicitly or implicitly or any generalization thereof, whether or not it relates to the same invention as presently claimed in any claim and whether or not it mitigates any or all of the same technical problems as does the present invention.
Features which are described in the context of separate embodiments may also be provided in combination in a single embodiment. Conversely, various features which are, for brevity, described in the context of a single embodiment, may also be provided separately or in any suitable sub combination. References to “one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” “example embodiment,” “various embodiments,” etc., may indicate that the embodiment(s) of the invention so described may include a particular feature, structure, or characteristic, but not every embodiment necessarily includes the particular feature, structure, or characteristic. Further, repeated use of the phrase “in one embodiment,” or “in an exemplary embodiment,” do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, although they may.
As is well known to those skilled in the art many careful considerations and compromises typically must be made when designing for the optimal manufacture of a commercial implementation any system, and in particular, the embodiments of the present invention.
A commercial implementation in accordance with the spirit and teachings of the present invention may configured according to the needs of the particular application, whereby any aspect(s), feature(s), function(s), result(s), component(s), approach(es), or step(s) of the teachings related to any described embodiment of the present invention may be suitably omitted, included, adapted, mixed and matched, or improved and/or optimized by those skilled in the art, using their average skills and known techniques, to achieve the desired implementation that addresses the needs of the particular application.
Those skilled in the art will readily recognize, in light of and in accordance with the teachings of the present invention, that any of the foregoing steps may be suitably replaced; reordered, removed and additional steps may be inserted depending upon the needs of the particular application. Moreover, the prescribed method steps of the foregoing embodiments may be implemented using any physical and/or hardware system that those skilled in the art will readily know is suitable in light of the foregoing teachings. For any method steps described in the present application that can be carried out on a computing machine, a typical computer system can, when appropriately configured or designed, serve as a computer system in which those aspects of the invention may be embodied. Thus, the present invention is not limited to any particular tangible means of implementation.
All the features or embodiment components disclosed in this specification, including any accompanying abstract and drawings, unless expressly stated otherwise, may be replaced by alternative features or components serving the same, equivalent or similar purpose as known by those skilled in the art to achieve the same, equivalent, suitable, or similar results by such alternative feature(s) or component(s) providing a similar function by virtue of their having known suitable properties for the intended purpose. Thus, unless expressly stated otherwise, each feature disclosed is one example only of a generic series of equivalent, or suitable, or similar features known or knowable to those skilled in the art without requiring undue experimentation.
FIG. 1A illustrates perspective view of the top surface of a flying disc with an embedded smoking pipe of an embodiment of the present invention. As shown, flying disc 102 has an embedded smoking pipe 104 located in the center of flying disc 102. In one embodiment, smoking pipe 104 has a top portion and bottom portion. FIG. 1A illustrates the top portion of smoking pipe 104. Smoking pipe 104 also comprises a flat circular surface that hinges on to flying disc 102.
FIG. 1B illustrates a perspective view of the bottom surface of flying disc with an embedded smoking pipe, as used in one embodiment of the present invention. In one embodiment, smoking pipe 104 has a bottom portion embedded in the center of flying disc 102. Smoking pipe 104, at the bottom portion can also comprise a flat circular surface that hinges on to flying disc 102.
FIG. 1C illustrates a perspective view of a flying disc as used in one embodiment of the present invention. In one embodiment, flying disc 102 has an aperture 106 in the center that can be used to embed smoking pipe 104. Without limitation, flying disc 102 can, in one embodiment, be a Frisbee® brand flying saucer, or its equivalent generic version.
FIGS. 1D and 1E illustrate perspective views of a flying disc with an embedded smoking pipe, and a perspective view of a smoking pipe, respectively, according to another embodiment of the present invention. In one embodiment, the smoking pipe 104 can be shaped differently, as shown in FIGS. 1D and 1E. As illustrated in FIG. 1E, smoking pipe 104 has a cylindrical body comprising two equal halves, top portion 109A and bottom portion 109B. In one embodiment, top portion 109A and bottom portion 109B are similarly shaped. In one embodiment, top portion 109A is the ‘male’ half and bottom portion 109B is the female half (that is, top portion 109A inserts within bottom portion 109B). Top portion 109A comprises cylindrical portion 112A the with a slightly inclined inverted cone shaped distal end 110 on distal end of smoking pipe 104, as illustrated. Similarly, bottom portion 109B comprises cylindrical portion 112B with a slightly inclined inverted coned shape distal end 110 (not shown) on distal end of smoking pipe 104. In one embodiment, smoking pipe 104 has an inhale aperture 107 on top portions 109A and similarly shaped air intake aperture (not shown) on the bottom portion 109B. The inhale and air intake apertures can have tapered surface 108 to avoid sharp edges that can hurt a user. In one embodiment, the inverted cone shaped distal end 110 has an inclined surface between 5 degrees to 45 degrees from the edge of the cylindrical portion 112A and tapered surface 108. The outer surfaces of the top and bottom portions of the smoking pipe are shaped the same. Top portion 109A and bottom portion 109B also have circular portions 114A and 114B respectively that facilitate embedding smoking pipe 104 into disc 102 by holding smoking pipe 104 stable into aperture 106 of flying disc 102. Once smoking pipe 104 is embedded into aperture 106, circular portions 114A and 114B respectively come in contact with the top and bottom surfaces of flying disc 102 and prevent smoking pipe 104 from being displaced during flight of disc 102.
FIG. 2 illustrates a side view of a flying disc with an embedded smoking pipe, as used in an embodiment of the present invention. In one embodiment, the radius of the top portion of smoking pipe 104 can be between 0.3 inches to 1 inch. In another embodiment, the height of the top portion of smoking device 104 can be between 0.4 inches to 1.5 inches. In one embodiment the radius and height of the smoking pipe can be of any dimension considered appropriate based on the diameter, thickness, and height of flying disc 102.
In one embodiment, flying disc 102 has a diameter between 5 and 15 inches. In another embodiment, flying disc 102 is configured to have a height between 0.5 inches to 3 inches, in one embodiment, flying disc 102 has a thickness between 0.09 and 0.3 inches. In another embodiment, flying disc 102 is 10 inches in diameter, having a 1.125 (1⅛) inch diameter of aperture 106. In one embodiment, flying disc 102 has a height of 1.25 (1¼) inches.
FIGS. 3A and 3B illustrate a cross-sectional surface of a smoking pipe, of an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3A illustrates a cross-sectional surface of smoking pipe 302 embedded into flying disc 102. As illustrated, smoking pipe 302 depicts outer top portion 303 and outer bottom portion 305. Further smoking pipe 302 comprises an inner member 304. FIG. 3B illustrates a cross-sectional surface of smoking pipe 302, in one embodiment, smoking pipe 302 includes outer top portion 303 comprising smoke inhaling aperture 306, and outer bottom portion 305 comprising air intake aperture 310,
In one embodiment, smoking pipe 302 further comprises inner member 304 surrounded by air cavity 308. As air is known to be a poor conductor of heat, the air cavity, at least in one embodiment, prevents the outer chambers 303 and 305 from getting overheated due to the combustion of the smokable substance within inner member 304. This is useful to prevent the flying disc from being damaged, it can also be useful to prevent heating of the mouth piece/top outer portion 303.
In one embodiment, smoking pipe 302 is configured as such that no air cavity is provided between the outer chambers (e.g., 109A, 109B, 303, 305) and inner member 304. In yet another embodiment, smoking pipe 302 is configured to have a hybrid configuration in which inner member 304 is at least partially in contact with the outer chambers of smoking pipe 302.
At least an edge or protrusion of outer top portion 303 (male), in one embodiment, can slide into a protrusion or edge of outer bottom portion 305 (female). In another embodiment, outer top portion 303 is configured as a female and outer bottom portion 305 is configured as a male and slides into outer portion 303. In another embodiment outer top portion 303 can be threaded into the outer bottom portion 305 or visa-versa. In one embodiment, outer top portion 303 is made of material with low thermal conductivity to facilitate inhaling the smoke from inhale aperture 306 without burning or causing discomfort to the user. In one embodiment, the outer top portion 303 acts as a mouth piece for inhaling the combustible substance through inhale aperture 306.
In one embodiment, the thickness of at least the outer top portion 303 or outer bottom portion 305 is between 0.06 and 1.3 inches. In one embodiment, the air intake aperture 306 has a diameter between 0.05 and 0.2 inches. In one embodiment, the top outer portion 303 has a total height between 0.8 to 1.5 inches. In one embodiment, the bottom outer portion 305 has a total height between 0.7 to 1.7 inches.
FIGS. 4A and 4B illustrate a perspective view of the outer top portion 303 of a smoking pipe, as used in one embodiment of the present invention. Outer top portion 303, in one embodiment comprises a cap 403 surrounded by a circular shaped edge 401 and a circular protrusion 405 that is configured as the “male” part that slides into outer bottom portion 305. Further, as shown in FIG. 4B, the inner surface of cap 403 comprises castellation 402 surrounding inhale aperture 306. In one embodiment, castellation 402 is optional and is not present. In one embodiment, cap 403 can be dome shaped with inhale aperture 306 present on a distal end of smoking pipe 302. In another embodiment, cap 403 can be cylindrical with a tapered distal end of smoking pipe 302, with inhale aperture 306 present on the tapered distal end of smoking pipe 302. In yet another embodiment, cap 403 can he cylindrical with a slightly raised distal end of smoking pipe 302 and inhale aperture 306 present on the distal end, as further illustrated in FIGS. 7 and 8.
In one embodiment, castellation 402 are configured to provide support to inner member 304. In one embodiment, circular shaped edge 401 has a bigger diameter than aperture 106 such that circular shaped edge 401 is configured to prevent cap 403 from sliding into aperture or opening 106 of disc 102. In one embodiment, castellation 402 is made of material with low thermal conductivity to facilitate inhaling the smoke from inhale aperture 306 without burning or causing discomfort to the user.
FIG. 4C illustrates a side cross-sectional area of the outer top portion of a smoking pipe, as used in one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4C illustrates castellation 402 protruding inwards away from inhale aperture 306, in one embodiment, circular protrusion 405 is configured be of a smaller diameter than aperture 106 of disc 102.
In one embodiment, the cap 403 of the outer top portion 303 is between 0.3 to 1.5 inches. In another embodiment, the circular shaped edge 401 of the top outer portion 303 has a thickness between 0.05 to 0.3 inches. In one embodiment, the circular shaped edge 401 has a diameter between 0.8 and 2 inches. In another embodiment, circular protrusion 405 is angulated at approximately 45 degrees at the tip of the outmost edge of the circular region to facilitate smooth sliding of the male component of outer top portion 303 into the female component of outer bottom portion 305. In one embodiment, circular protrusion 405 has a length/height between 0.3 and 1 inch. In one embodiment circular protrusion 405 has a diameter equivalent to the diameter of the outer edge of cap 403 (where it meets with circular shaped edge 401). In one embodiment circular protrusion 405 has a diameter between 0.5 to 1.3 inches. In another embodiment, circular protrusion includes the male component of top outer portion 303.
FIGS. 5A and 5B illustrate a perspective view of the outer bottom portion of a smoking pipe, as used in one embodiment of the present invention. In one embodiment, bottom outer portion 305 includes circular edge 501 and bottom covering 503. In one embodiment, the inner surface of covering 503 includes castellation 502 surrounding air intake aperture 310. In one embodiment, covering 503 is configured to receive circular protrusion 405 (the male part of outer top portion 303) forming the “female” part of the smoking pipe. In one embodiment, castellation 502 is optional and is not present. In one embodiment, bottom covering 503 can be dome shaped with air intake aperture 310 present on a distal end of smoking pipe 302. In another embodiment, bottom covering 503 can be cylindrical with a tapered distal end of smoking pipe 302, with air intake aperture 310 present on the tapered distal end of smoking pipe 302. In yet another embodiment, bottom covering 503 can be cylindrical with a slightly raised distal end of smoking pipe 302 and air intake aperture 310 present on the distal end. In one embodiment, bottom covering 503 has a cylindrical surface shape with a slightly raised distal end similar to cap 403 as illustrated in FIGS. 7 and 8 herein.
FIG. 5C illustrates a side cross-sectional area of the outer bottom portion of a smoking pipe, as used in one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5C illustrates castellation 502 protruding inwards away from air intake protrusion 310 covering 503 is further configured to receive circular protrusion 405 into cavity 507 such that outer bottom portion covering 503 completely surrounds circular protrusion 405 into cavity 507, forming an outer covering that is configured to completely surround inner member 304.
In one embodiment, bottom outer portion 305 has a length/height between 0.7 to 1.4 inches. In another embodiment, circular edge 501 has a diameter between 0.9 to 2.2 inches. In one embodiment, air intake aperture 310 has a diameter between 0.09 and 0.2 inches. In one embodiment, the covering 503 has a length/height of 0.7 to 1.3 inches.
In one embodiment, the circular protrusion 405 has threads to screw into the outer covering 503 surrounding at least a portion of cavity 507. In yet another embodiment, circular protrusion 405 forms the male component and covering 503 forms the female component of the outer portion of smoking pipe 104 to encapsulate inner member 304.
In one embodiment, inner member 304 is supported by castellation 402 and 502. Castellation 402 and/or 502 can be of lower thermal conductivity material to avoid overheating of top outer portion 303 and/or bottom outer portion 305. In another embodiment, both top outer portion 303 and bottom outer potion 305 can made with a material with low thermal conductivity. This, and optionally in combination with cavity 308, can further prevent the outer portions 303 and 305 from being overheated, and facilitate comfortable inhalation of the combustible material by the user.
FIGS. 6A, 6B, and 6C illustrate side views and prospective views of the inside capsule of a smoking pipe as used on one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6A illustrates inner member 304 having vent holes 602 on the distal endings of inner member 304. In another embodiment, vent holes 602 cover inner member 304 at the proximal and distal surfaces of inner member 304. In another embodiment, inner member 304 is surrounded by vent holes 602 throughout its surface that are at least randomly or uniformly positioned. In yet another embodiment, inner member 304 is constructed using a mesh material or surface, and thus inner member 304 is completely surrounded by vent holes 602. Vent holes provide the required ventilation to burn the combustible substance (e.g., tobacco) (not shown) within inner member 304. In another embodiment, the vent holes 602 can be configured at any location on inner member 304 that, as known to a person of ordinary skill in the art, will facilitate combustion of a smoking substance. FIG. 6B illustrates the top view of inner member 304 displaying vent holes 602. In one embodiment, vent holes 602 are uniformly present on the distal ends of inner member 304 in a circular configuration, as shown in FIG. 6B.
FIG. 6C illustrates inner member top portion 604 and inner member bottom portion 606 of inner member 304. In one embodiment, either of inner member top portion 604 or inner member bottom portion 606 can slide into the other portion (or thread into the other portion) to close or lock the inner member comprising the combustible smoking substance. In one embodiment, inner member top portion 604 is configured to slide/thread into inner member bottom portion 606 of inner member 304. Thus, in one embodiment, inner member bottom portion 606 is configured to have a larger diameter than inner member top portion 604.
In yet another embodiment, inner bottom portion 606 is configured to slide/thread into inner member top portion 604, and thus in such an embodiment, inner member top portion is configured to have a larger diameter than inner member bottom portion 606. In one embodiment, the diameter of inner member 304 is between 0.3 to 0.8 inches. In another embodiment, the height/length of a sealed inner member 304 is between 0.8 to 1.6 inches. In another embodiment, the diameter of the inner member 304 is 0.4 to 1.2 inches. In one embodiment, the inner member top portion 604 inserts between 0.2 to 0.5 inches into the inner member bottom portion 606. In yet another embodiment, inner member top portion 604 includes the male component that inserts into inner member bottom portion 606 to seal inner member 304. In yet another embodiment, at least inner member top portion 604 or inner member bottom portion 606 can be a mesh structure or material.
FIG. 7 illustrates a prospective view of the components or modules of smoking pipe configured to be embedded into a flying disc, according to another embodiment of the present invention. As illustrated, smoking device 302 comprises outer top portion 303, outer bottom portion 305 and inner member 304. In one embodiment, inner member 304 is shaped as a cylindrical pill, as illustrated. In this embodiment, inner member 304 comprises an aperture 704 on one distal end. Aperture 704 provides a cavity to cylindrical bore 708. Cylindrical bore 708 connects to aperture 710. Aperture 710 opens into chamber 706. In one embodiment, chamber 706 is located on or near the opposite distal end of aperture 704. Collectively, aperture 710, cylindrical bore 708 and aperture 704 form an air cavity through which a user can inhale a smoking substance present in chamber 706. Chamber 706 is configured to accept a combustible smoking substance which the user can inhale. Inner member 304, in one embodiment, has an outer shell 702 that gives inner member 304 the shape of a cylindrical object.
Once smoking device 302 is assembled, similar to as illustrated in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the smoking pipe is configured as such that a user can inhale combustible substance placed in chamber 706, from aperture 306 of outer top portion 303. As previously described, outer top portion 303 includes cap 403, surrounded by a circular shaped edge 401, and a circular protrusion 405 that is configured as the “male” part that fits into outer bottom portion 305. In one embodiment, circular protrusion 405 is configured to have a threaded outer surface that can screw into outer bottom portion 305. Outer bottom portion comprises a bottom covering 503 that includes chamber 507. In one embodiment at least a portion of chamber 507 is threaded to accommodate circular protrusion 405. Bottom outer portion also includes air intake aperture 310 (not shown), as illustrated previously herein. Outer top portion 303 and outer bottom portion 305 are configured to accommodate inner member 304.
In one embodiment, inner member 304 has a height of 1.5 inches and a diameter of 11/16th of an inch. In this embodiment, smoking pipe 302 is configured to be between 1.6-1.8 inches. In one embodiment, cylindrical bore 708 has a diameter of ¼ (0.25) of an inch and chamber 706 has a height of ¾ (0.75) of an inch.
FIG. 8 illustrates a prospective view of the components or modules of smoking pipe configured to be embedded into a flying disc, according to yet another embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, as illustrated, smoking pipe 302 comprises outer top portion 303, outer bottom portion 305 and inner member 304. In one embodiment, inner member 304 is shaped as an inverted torch, as illustrated. In this embodiment, inner member 304 comprises an aperture 704 on one distal end. Aperture 704 is an opening to cylindrical bore 708 of cylindrical shaft 804. Cylindrical bore 708 connects to aperture 710. Aperture 710 opens into chamber 706. In one embodiment, inner member 304 is formed by shaft 804 and bowl 806. Bowl 806 comprises chamber 706.
In one embodiment, chamber 706 is located on or near the opposite distal end of aperture 704. Collectively, aperture 710, cylindrical bore 708 and aperture 704 form an air cavity through which a user can inhale a smoking substance present in chamber 706. Chamber 706 is configured to accept a combustible smoking substance which the user can inhale. Inner member 304, in one embodiment, has an outer shell 702 that gives inner member 304 the shape of a cylindrical object. Once smoking device 302 is assembled, similar to as illustrated in figures 3A and 3B, the smoking pipe is configured as such that a user can inhale combustible substance placed in chamber 706, from aperture 306 of outer top portion 303. As previously described, outer top portion 303 includes cap 403, surrounded by a circular shaped edge 401, and a circular protrusion 405 that is configured as the “male” part that fits into outer bottom portion 305. In one embodiment, circular protrusion 405 is configured to have a threaded outer surface that can screw into outer bottom portion 305. Outer bottom portion comprises a bottom covering 503 that includes chamber 507.
In one embodiment at east a portion of chamber 507 is threaded to accommodate circular protrusion 405. Bottom outer portion also includes air intake aperture 310 (not shown), as illustrated previously herein. Outer top portion 303 and outer bottom portion 305 are configured to accommodate inner member 304.
In one embodiment, inner member 304 has a height of 1.5 inches and a diameter of 11/16th of an inch. In this embodiment, smoking pipe 302 is configured to be between 1.6-1.8 inches. In one embodiment, cylindrical bore 708 has a diameter of ¼ (0.25) of an inch and chamber 706 has a height of ¾ (0.75) of an inch. In this embodiment, shaft 804 has a diameter of ½ (0.5) of an inch.
Any aperture/vent/hole described herein, in any embodiment, can have a screen, guard, or protective mesh to prevent the combustible smoking substance from spilling or forced out while the flying disc is in motion (or at rest). Thus, without limitation, the screen, guard or protective mesh can be placed on the inner surface of inner member 304, the outer surface of inner member 304, the inner side of surface 403, the inner side of surface 503. In yet another embodiment, the screen, guard or protective mesh completely surrounds inner member 304. In another embodiment, the screen, guard, or mesh is placed over castellation 403 or castellation 502.
Further, in one embodiment, the smoking pipe does not include an inner member 304 as described in various embodiments herein, and the combustible smoking substance can be placed directly within the outer bottom portion of the smoking pipe. In yet another embodiment, the inner member is a small cylindrical pill that is configured to be inserted into the top outer portion. In this embodiment, the cylindrical pill has a central bore which provides an air cavity to the outer bottom portion of the smoking pipe.
The cylindrical central bore can also be configured such that a user can inhale the combustible smoking substance via aperture 306. Thus, in such an embodiment the inner member 304 is inserted within the outer top portion and is configured as such that is would not fall freely into the outer bottom portion.
Having fully described at least one embodiment of the present invention, other equivalent or alternative methods of implementing a flying disc with an embedded smoking device or apparatus according to the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Various aspects of the invention have been described above by way of illustration, and the specific embodiments disclosed are not intended to limit the invention to the particular forms disclosed.
The invention is thus to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the following claims. It is to be further understood that not all of the disclosed embodiments in the foregoing specification will necessarily satisfy or achieve each of the objects, advantages, or improvements described in the foregoing specification.
Claim elements and steps herein may have been numbered and/or lettered solely as an aid in readability and understanding. Any such numbering and lettering in itself is not intended to and should not be taken to indicate the ordering of elements and/or steps in the claims.
Thus, apparatuses having features are described represent embodiments of a flying disc with an embedded smoking pipe. Although the present invention has been described with reference to specific exemplary embodiments, it will he evident that various modifications and changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the broader spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the claims. Accordingly, the specification and drawings are to be regarded in an illustrative rather than a restrictive sense.

Claims

1. A smoking pipe and disc apparatus comprising:

a flying disc, wherein the flying disc includes an aperture in the center to bear a smoking pipe; and

a smoking pipe, wherein the smoking pipe is embedded in the aperture of the flying disc, and wherein, the smoking pipe comprises:

an outer chamber, the outer chamber comprising an outer top portion and an outer bottom portion, and wherein the outer top portion includes an inhaling aperture, and wherein the bottom portion includes an air intake aperture.

2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the outer top portion and the outer bottom portion fasten with each other at the middle of the smoking pipe.

3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the outer top portion includes a first circular edge, and wherein the outer bottom portion has a second circular edge, wherein the first and second circular edges are configured to wedge the flying disc between the outer top portion and the outer bottom portion of the smoking pipe.

4. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein the first and second circular edges prevent the smoking pipe from plummeting when the flying disc is in motion.

5. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the outer top portion and the outer bottom portion are fastened together by a screw mechanism.

6. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein the outer top portion is configured to have external (male) threads and the outer bottom portion is configured to have internal (female) threads.

7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the smoking pipe further comprising an inner member encapsulated within the outer chamber.

8. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein the inner member is cylindrical in shape.

9. The apparatus of claim 7 wherein the inner member is configured to accommodate a combustible smoking substance.

10. The apparatus of claim 9, wherein the inner member provides an air cavity through which a user can inhale the combustible smoking substance.

11. A smoking pipe and disc apparatus comprising:

a flying disc, wherein the flying disc includes an aperture in the center; and

means to smoke a combustible substance (smoking means), wherein the smoking means is embedded in the aperture of the flying disc, and wherein the smoking means comprises:

means to cover an outer portion of the smoking means, the means to cover the outer portion comprising an outer top portion and an outer bottom portion, and wherein the outer top portion includes an inhaling aperture, and wherein the bottom portion includes an air intake aperture,

12. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein the outer top portion and the outer bottom portion fasten with each other at the middle of the smoking means.

13. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein the outer top portion includes a first circular edge, and wherein the outer bottom portion has a second circular disc edge, wherein the first and second circular disc edges are configured to wedge the flying disc between the outer top portion and the outer bottom portion of the smoking pipe.

14. The apparatus of claim 13, wherein the first and second circular edges prevent the smoking pipe from plummeting when the flying disc is in motion.

15. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein the outer top portion and the outer bottom portion are fastened together by a screw mechanism.

16. The apparatus of claim 15, wherein the outer top portion is configured to have external (male) threads and the outer bottom portion is configured to have internal (female) threads.

17. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the smoking means further comprises a means to cover an inner member of the smoking means, ‘herein the inner covering means is encapsulated within the outer covering means.

18. The apparatus of claim 17, wherein the inner covering means is cylindrical in shape.

19. The apparatus of claim 17, wherein the inner covering means is configured to accommodate a combustible smoking substance.

20. The apparatus of claim 19, wherein the inner covering means provides an air cavity through which a user can inhale the combustible smoking substance.