Patent Application
20240188632
The present invention relates generally to the field of smoking device packers. More specifically, the present invention relates to a lighter-attachable packing device comprised of a body with at least one male member, at least one packing cap, and at least one pick. The device can be attached to the body of a lighter via an opening in the body. The cap is hollow such that it can store smoking material, and removably attaches to the male member via threads. The cap is also rounded such that it can be used as a packing tool. The pick is stored within the body and can be removed as needed to be used to clean a smoking device or the cap. Accordingly, the present disclosure makes specific reference thereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equally applicable to other like applications, devices, and methods of manufacture.
Smokers who pack their own tobacco or cannabis smoking devices may have difficulty properly packing the smoking material. Improper packing can result in poor airflow from the material through the smoking implement which can lead to inhaling lighter fumes that burn the lungs of the smoker and causes coughing. To ensure proper packing of a smoking device, a smoker may use the end of their lighter to pack the smoking material into the smoking device. However, this causes smoking material to cover the portion of the lighter that is used to pack the smoking device. As a result, placing the lighter back into a pocket may cause smoking material from the lighter to dirty the pocket of the smoker, which is undesirable.
Therefore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a smoke device packer. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a lighter-attachable packing device that allows a user to easily pack a smoking device. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a lighter-attachable packing device that allows a user to easily pack a smoking device, wherein the device can be easily cleaned. Further, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a lighter-attachable packing device that allows a user to store smoking material. In addition, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a lighter-attachable packing device that cannot be easily lost. Further, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a lighter-attachable packing device that is small and portable.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a lighter-attachable packing device. The device is comprised of a body with at least one male member, at least one packing cap, and at least one pick. The device can be attached to the body of a lighter via an opening in the body. The male member and cap are comprised of threads that allow the cap to removably attach to the male member. The cap is hollow such that it can store smoking material. The cap is also rounded such that it can be used as a packing tool. The pick is stored within the body and can be removed as needed to be used to clean a smoking device or the cap.
In this manner, the lighter-attachable packing device of the present invention accomplishes all the foregoing objectives and provides a lighter-attachable packing device that allows a user to easily pack a smoking device and wherein the device can be easily cleaned. Further, the device allows a user to store smoking material. In addition, the device cannot be easily lost while remaining small and portable.
The following presents a simplified summary to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a lighter-attachable packing device primarily comprised of a body with at least one male member, at least one packing cap, and at least one pick. The device and all components may be made from a heat-resistant, rigid, and/or flexible plastic. The body (and all portions of the device) may be comprised of at least one indicia. The indicia may include, but is not limited to, patterns, logos, emblems, images, symbols, designs, letters, numbers, words, characters, animals, advertisements, brands, etc.
The body is preferably round or oval in shape such that the opening of the body can receive the body of a lighter. More specifically, the opening receives the bottom of the lighter body. The device can be removably attached to a lighter in this compressive manner wherein the body of the device hugs the body of the lighter.
The side wall extends above the top wall such that a lip is formed. The lip preferably forms a channel with the top wall that allows at least one pick to be inserted into the channel and secured to the device while being protected (and concealed) by the side wall. The pick is preferably rectangular in shape and allows a user to clean the device, remove smoking material from the cap, clean smoking paraphernalia, etc.
The top wall is also comprised of a male member that extends from the top wall. The male member is comprised of at least one fastener that allows the male member to attach to at least one fastener of the cap. Both fasteners are preferably reciprocating threads.
The cap is preferably generally cylindrical in shape with a rounded end. The cap is hollow such that a user may store smoking material within the cap. In addition, the rounded end of the cap allows the cap to be used as a packer for a smoking device.
Accordingly, the lighter-attachable packing device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it allows a user to easily pack a smoking device via a device that can be easily cleaned. Further, the device allows a user to store smoking material. In addition, the device cannot be easily lost while remaining small and portable. In this manner, the lighter- attachable packing device overcomes the limitations of existing smoking device packing devices and methods known in the art.
To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and are intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.
The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:
The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.
As noted above, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a lighter-attachable packing device that allows a user to easily pack a smoking device. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a lighter-attachable packing device that allows a user to easily pack a smoking device, wherein the device can be easily cleaned. Further, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a lighter-attachable packing device that allows a user to store smoking material. In addition, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a lighter-attachable packing device that cannot be easily lost. Further, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a lighter-attachable packing device that is small and portable.
The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is comprised of a lighter- attachable packing device. The device is primarily comprised of a body with at least one male member, at least one packing cap, and at least one pick. The device and all components may be made from a heat-resistant, rigid, and/or flexible plastic. The body (and all portions of the device) may be comprised of at least one indicia which includes, but is not limited to, patterns, logos, emblems, images, symbols, designs, letters, numbers, words, characters, animals, advertisements, brands, etc. The body is preferably round or oval in shape such that the opening of the body can receive the body of a lighter. The device can be removably attached to a lighter in this compressive manner wherein the body of the device hugs the body of the lighter.
The side wall extends above the top wall such that a lip is formed. The lip preferably forms a channel with the top wall that allows at least one pick to be inserted into the channel and secured to the device while being protected (and concealed) by the side wall. The pick is preferably rectangular in shape and allows a user to clean the device, remove smoking material from the cap, clean smoking paraphernalia, etc.
The top wall is also comprised of a male member. The male member extends from the top wall. The male member is comprised of at least one fastener that allows the male member to attach to at least one fastener of the cap. Both fasteners are preferably reciprocating threads.
The cap is preferably generally cylindrical in shape with a rounded end. The cap is hollow such that a user may store smoking material within the cap. In addition, the rounded end of the cap allows the cap to be used as a packer for a smoking device.
Accordingly, the lighter-attachable packing device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it allows a user to easily pack a smoking device via a device that can be easily cleaned. Further, the device allows a user to store smoking material. In addition, the device cannot be easily lost while remaining small and portable. In this manner, the lighter- attachable packing device overcomes the limitations of existing smoking device packing devices and methods known in the art.
Referring initially to the drawings,
The body 110 (and all portions of the device 100) may be comprised of at least one indicia 170. The indicia 170 may include, but is not limited to, patterns, logos, emblems, images, symbols, designs, letters, numbers, words, characters, animals, advertisements, brands, etc. The body 110 and device 100 may also be any color known in the art.
The body 110 is preferably round or oval in shape. However, the body 110 may be any shape such that the opening 112 of the body 110 can receive the body 12 of a lighter 10, as seen in
The side wall 120 of the body 110 may be comprised of at least one loop 122. The loop 122 allows at least one keychain, lanyard, etc., to be attached to the device 100. In this manner, the device 100 and lighter 10 can be easily secured to a keychain. This prevents both the device 100 and the lighter 10 from being easily misplaced.
The side wall 120 extends above the top wall 130 such that a lip is formed. The lip of the side wall 120 preferably forms a channel 150, a recessed area, a groove, etc., with the top wall 130. In this manner, at least one pick 160 can be inserted into the channel 150 and secured to the device 100 while being protected (and concealed) by the side wall 120, as seen in
4. In one embodiment, the top wall 130 and/or side wall 120 is magnetic and the pick 160 is comprised of a metal material such that the pick 160 is magnetically secured to the body 110 within the channel 150.
The pick 160 is preferably rectangular in shape, as best seen in
The top wall 130 is also comprised of a male member 132 that extends from the top wall 130, as seen in
The cap 140 is preferably generally cylindrical in shape with a rounded end 144. The cap 140 is hollow such that a user may store smoking material within the cap 140. In addition, the rounded end 144 of the cap 140 allows the cap 140 to be used as a packer for a smoking device. The cap 140 can be used as a packer while attached or removed from the male member 132.
Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different persons may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein “lighter-attachable packing device” and “device” are interchangeable and refer to the lighter-attachable packing device 100 of the present invention.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the lighter-attachable packing device 100 of the present invention and its various components can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that they accomplish the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the size, configuration, and material of the lighter-attachable packing device 100 as shown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the lighter-attachable packing device 100 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the lighter-attachable packing device 100 are important design parameters for user convenience, the lighter-attachable packing device 100 may be of any size, shape, and/or configuration that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user's needs and/or preferences.
Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.
What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications, and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.
The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/430,881, which was filed on Dec. 7, 2022, and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63430881 | Dec 2022 | US |
