Smoking device and methods of making and using the same
OwnerGloria O. Dublininventor
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Abstract
The presently disclosed subject matter is generally directed to a device that can be used for smoking a smokable product (such as tobacco). Particularly, the device includes a housing, cap, tube, and retainer. The housing and cap cooperate to provide a closed interior for burning an associated smokable product. The retainer functions to releasably attach the product (e.g., a cigarette) to one end of the tube. The tube passes through an opening in the cap such that a first portion of the tube is housed within the device interior and a second portion is positioned exterior to the device. The smokable product is burned within the interior of the device, and the user has access to the smoke produced by inhaling through the tube.
Claims20
A device for smoking a smokable product, the device comprising:
- a housing comprising at least one sidewall, a closed bottom end, an open top end, and an interior;
- a cap releasably attached to the open top end of the housing, the cap comprising a top face, a bottom face, and an opening that spans the top and bottom faces;
- a tube comprising a first end, a second end, and an outer circumference that fits through the cap opening, wherein the first end of the tube is maintained outside of the housing interior, and the second end of the tube is maintained within the interior of the housing;
- a retainer comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the first retainer end is positioned over the second end of the tube;
- wherein the second end of the retainer is removably attached to the first end and includes an opening;
- wherein the interior of the retainer is configured to retain the smokable product.
A method of smoking a product, the method comprising:
- attaching the product to the second end of a device retainer positioned on the second end of device tube, wherein the device comprises:
- a housing comprising at least one sidewall, a closed bottom end, an open top end, and an interior;
- a cap releasably attached to the open top end of the housing, the cap comprising a top face, a bottom face, and an opening that spans the top and bottom faces;
- a tube comprising a first end, a second end, and an outer circumference that fits through the cap opening, wherein the first end of the tube is maintained outside of the housing interior, and the second end of the tube is maintained within the interior of the housing;
- a tubular retainer comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the first retainer end is positioned over the second end of the tube;
- wherein the second end of the retainer is removably attached to the first end and includes an opening;
- wherein the interior of the retainer is configured to retain the smokable product;
- inserting the tube through the opening in the cap;
- lighting the smokable product;
- releasably attaching the cap to the housing;
- wherein a user can inhale the smoke produced from the lit product through the first end of the tube.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.