Phosphorescent Smoking Paper Device

Abstract

A phosphorescent smoking paper device is provided. The device is comprised of a phosphorescent smoking paper device. The device is comprised of at least one phosphorescent indicia that allows a user to easily identify smoking and lighting ends of a smoking product (such as, but not limited to, a cigarette, cigar, etc.,) in low light conditions.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to the field of smoking papers. More specifically, the present invention relates to a phosphorescent smoking paper device comprised of at least one phosphorescent indicia that allows a user to easily identify the smoking and lighting ends of a smoking product (such as, but not limited to, a cigarette, cigar, etc.,) in low light conditions. 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.

BACKGROUND

In low-light situations, discerning the correct end of a cigarette to light can pose a challenge as darkness makes it hard to distinguish the filter end from the tobacco end. This distinction is crucial because lighting the filter end by mistake can significantly impair the smoking experience. Not only does it render the cigarette unusable, but it also results in an unpleasant taste and odor, wasting the cigarette entirely. Such an error often leads to frustration, especially if it's the last cigarette available.

Therefore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for an improved cigarette or other smoking product. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a phosphorescent smoking paper device. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a phosphorescent smoking paper device that allows a user to easily ascertain each end of a smoking product to facilitate proper smoking of the smoking product.

The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a phosphorescent smoking paper device. The device is comprised of a phosphorescent smoking paper device. The device is comprised of at least one phosphorescent indicia that allows a user to easily identify the smoking and lighting ends of a smoking product (such as, but not limited to, a cigarette, cigar, etc.,) in low light conditions.

In this manner, the phosphorescent smoking paper device of the present invention accomplishes all the foregoing objectives and provides an improved cigarette or other smoking product. Due to the phosphorescent indicia present on one or both ends of the device, the device allows a user to easily ascertain each end of a smoking product to facilitate proper smoking of the smoking product.

SUMMARY

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 phosphorescent smoking paper device comprised of a body that can be used as a smoking paper. The body is comprised of at least one indicia that is preferably phosphorescent such that a user can easily identify an end (or each end) of the body. In the preferred embodiment, the body is used as a smoking wrap for a cigarette but may be any smoking paper known in the art.

In an embodiment wherein the body is a smoking paper for a cigarette, a first end of the body is comprised of a smoking paper and a tipping paper. In this embodiment, the second end of the body is further comprised of at least one tipping paper.

In one embodiment, the top surface of the tipping paper is comprised of at least one indicia in the form of a ring, a pattern, a symbol, a shape, a design, a logo, a letter, a number, a word, etc., that is preferably phosphorescent. In this manner, the indicia glows under darkness (wherein the indicia glows any color or color combination) to allow a user to identify a filter (covered by the tipping paper) portion of a cigarette.

The present invention is also comprised of a method of using the device. First, a device is provided comprised of a cigarette body comprised of a first end comprised of a smoking paper and a second end comprised of a tipping paper comprised of at least one indicia. Then, the body can be exposed to light. Next, the indicia glows in a low-light environment, wherein the user can view the indicia to determine which end of the cigarette body to light (the end without the indicia) and which end to smoke from (the end with the indicia). Finally, a user can light the appropriate end of the body and smoke from the other end of the body.

The present invention is also comprised of a second method of using the device. First, a device is provided comprised of a smoking paper body comprised of a first end comprised of a first indicia and a second end. Then, the body can be exposed to light. Next, the indicia glows in a low light environment, wherein the user can view the indicia to determine which end of the body to light (the end without the indicia) and to smoke from (the end with the indicia). Finally, a user can light the appropriate end of the body and smoke from the other end of the body.

Accordingly, the phosphorescent smoking paper device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides an improved cigarette or other smoking product. Due to the phosphorescent indicia present on one or both ends of the device, the device allows a user to easily ascertain each end of a smoking product to facilitate proper smoking of the smoking product. In this manner, the phosphorescent smoking paper device overcomes the limitations of existing smoking products 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.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:

FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a phosphorescent smoking paper device of the present invention while used to form a cigarette in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 2 illustrates a top view of one potential embodiment of a phosphorescent smoking paper device of the present invention while flat and unwrapped in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 3 illustrates a flowchart of a method of using one potential embodiment of a phosphorescent smoking paper device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 4 illustrates a flowchart of a method of using one potential embodiment of a phosphorescent smoking paper device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture; and

FIG. 5 illustrates a flowchart of a method of using one potential embodiment of a phosphorescent smoking paper device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

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 an improved cigarette or other smoking product. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a phosphorescent smoking paper device. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a phosphorescent smoking paper device that allows a user to easily ascertain each end of a smoking product to facilitate proper smoking of the smoking product.

The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is comprised of a phosphorescent smoking paper device. The device is comprised of a body that can be used as a smoking paper. The body is comprised of at least one indicia that is preferably phosphorescent such that a user can easily identify an end (or each end) of the body. In the preferred embodiment, the body is used as a smoking wrap for a cigarette but may be any smoking paper known in the art.

In an embodiment wherein the body is a smoking paper for a cigarette, a first end of the body is comprised of a smoking paper and a tipping paper. In this embodiment, the second end of the body is further comprised of at least one tipping paper.

In one embodiment, the top surface of the tipping paper is comprised of at least one indicia in the form of a ring, a pattern, a symbol, a shape, a design, a logo, a letter, a number, a word, etc., that is preferably phosphorescent. In this manner, the indicia glows under darkness (wherein the indicia glows any color or color combination) to allow a user to identify a filter (covered by the tipping paper) portion of a cigarette.

The present invention is also comprised of a method of using the device. First, a device is provided comprised of a cigarette body comprised of a first end comprised of a smoking paper and a second end comprised of a tipping paper comprised of at least one indicia. Then, the body can be exposed to light. Next, the indicia glows in a low-light environment, wherein the user can view the indicia to determine which end of the cigarette body to light (the end without the indicia) and which end to smoke from (the end with the indicia). Finally, a user can light the appropriate end of the body and smoke from the other end of the body.

The present invention is also comprised of a second method of using the device. First, a device is provided comprised of a smoking paper body comprised of a first end comprised of a first indicia and a second end. Then, the body can be exposed to light. Next, the indicia glows in a low light environment, wherein the user can view the indicia to determine which end of the body to light (the end without the indicia) and to smoke from (the end with the indicia). Finally, a user can light the appropriate end of the body and smoke from the other end of the body.

Accordingly, the phosphorescent smoking paper device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides an improved cigarette or other smoking product. Due to the phosphorescent indicia present on one or both ends of the device, the device allows a user to easily ascertain each end of a smoking product to facilitate proper smoking of the smoking product. In this manner, the phosphorescent smoking paper device overcomes the limitations of existing smoking products known in the art.

Referring initially to the drawings, FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a phosphorescent smoking paper device 100 of the present invention while used to form a cigarette in accordance with the disclosed architecture. The device 100 is comprised of a body 110 that can be used as a smoking paper. The body 110 is comprised of at least one indicia 125, 146 that is preferably phosphorescent such that a user can easily identify an end 130, 150 (or each end 140, 150) of the body 110. In the preferred embodiment, the body 110 is used as a smoking wrap for a cigarette. However, in different embodiments, the body 110 may be any smoking paper known in the art.

In an embodiment wherein the body 110 is a smoking paper for a cigarette, a first end 130 of the body 110 is comprised of a smoking paper 120 and a tipping paper 140. The smoking paper 120 may be made from any smoking paper type known in the art such as, but not limited to, wood pulp, flax, hemp, rice straw, etc., which may be comprised of added chemicals such as, but not limited to, calcium carbonate or magnesium carbonate to ensure an even, controlled burn. At least one edge 124 of a bottom surface 122 of the paper 120 is comprised of at least one adhesive 123 (as seen in FIG. 2) that allows the smoking paper 120 to be rolled around a smoking compound 10 (ex. tobacco), as seen in FIG. 1. The adhesive 123 may be a sugar adhesive or any other adhesive type known in the art.

In this embodiment, the second end 150 of the body 110 is further comprised of at least one tipping paper 140. The tipping paper 140 is preferably made from cork or wood pulp and filler. At least one edge 143 of a bottom surface 142 of the paper 140 is comprised of at least one adhesive 144 that allows the paper 140 to be rolled around a smoking compound (ex. tobacco) and also attached to the smoking paper 120. In one embodiment, the tipping paper 140 may be fixedly attached (i.e., inseparably attached) to the smoking paper 120 during the manufacturing process. The adhesive 144 may be a sugar adhesive or any other adhesive type known in the art. The tipping paper 140 may also be comprised of at least one opening 145 for filtration.

In one embodiment, the top surface 141 of the tipping paper 140 is comprised of at least one indicia 146. The indicia 146 may be in the form of a ring, a pattern, a symbol, a shape, a design, a logo, a letter, a number, a word, etc., that is preferably phosphorescent. In this manner, the indicia 146 glows under darkness (wherein the indicia 146 glows any color or color combination) to allow a user to identify the filter (covered by the tipping paper 140) portion of a cigarette.

In this embodiment, the top surface 121 of the smoking paper 120 may also be comprised of at least one indicia 125. The indicia 125 may be in the form of a ring, a pattern, a symbol, a shape, a design, a logo, a letter, a number, a word, etc., that is preferably phosphorescent. In this manner, the indicia 125 glows under darkness (wherein the indicia 125 glows any color or color combination) to allow a user to identify the portion of a cigarette (the smoking paper 120) that should be lit.

In an embodiment wherein the body 110 is another type of smoking paper made of a singular material, the indicia's 125, 146 may be positioned on one or either end 130, 150 to identify the end of the body 110 which should be lit and/or smoked from.

As a result, the phosphorescent nature of the indicia's 125, 146 allows a user to easily identify the various ends of a cigarette, cigar, joint, etc., in low-light conditions.

The present invention is also comprised of a method of using 200 the device 100, as seen in FIG. 3. First, a device 100 is provided comprised of a cigarette body 110 comprised of a first end 130 comprised of a smoking paper 120 and second end 150 comprised of a tipping paper 140 comprised of at least one indicia 146 [Step 202]. Then, the body 110 can be exposed to light [Step 204]. Next, the indicia 146 glows in a low light environment, wherein the user can view the indicia 146 to determine which end 130, 150 of the cigarette body 110 to light (the end 130 without the indicia 146) and which end to smoke from (the end 150 with the indicia 146) [Step 206]. Finally, a user can light the appropriate end 150 of the body 110 and smoke from the other end 130 of the body 110 [Step 208].

The present invention is also comprised of a second method of using 300 the device 100, as seen in FIG. 4. First, a device 100 is provided comprised of a smoking paper body 110 comprised of a first end 130 comprised of a first indicia 125, and a second end 150 [Step 302]. Then, the body 110 can be exposed to light [Step 304]. Next, the indicia 125 glows in a low light environment, wherein the user can view the indicia 125 to determine which end 130, 150 of the body 110 to light (the end 150 without the indicia 125) and to smoke from (the end 130 with the indicia 125) [Step 306]. Finally, a user can light the appropriate end 150 of the body 110 and smoke from the other end 130 of the body 110 [Step 308].

The present invention is also comprised of a third method of using 400 the device 100, as seen in FIG. 5. First, a device 100 is provided comprised of a smoking paper body 110 comprised of a first end 130 comprised of a first indicia 125 and a second end 150 comprised of a second indicia 146 that differs from the first indicia 125 [Step 402]. Then, the body 110 can be exposed to light [Step 404]. Next, the indicia's 125, 146 glow in a low light environment, wherein the user can view the indicia's 125, 146 to determine which end 130, 150 of the body 110 to light (the end 150 with the second indicia 146) and to smoke from (the end 130 with the first indicia 125) [Step 406]. Finally, a user can light the appropriate end 150 of the body 110 and smoke from the other end 130 of the body 110 [Step 408].

It should be appreciated that in different embodiments the body 110 may have at least one indicia 125, 146 on one or both ends 130, 150, wherein said indicia 125, 146 inform the user to light or smoke from said end 130, 150. In an embodiment with two indicia 125, 146, the indicia 125, 146 may differ in size, color, or type of indicia (of types listed above).

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 “phosphorescent smoking paper device” and “device” are interchangeable and refer to the phosphorescent smoking paper device 100 of the present invention.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the phosphorescent smoking paper 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 phosphorescent smoking paper device 100 as shown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the phosphorescent smoking paper device 100 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the phosphorescent smoking paper device 100 are important design parameters for user convenience, the phosphorescent smoking paper 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.

Claims

1. A phosphorescent smoking paper device comprising: a cigarette body comprised of a first end comprised of a smoking paper and a second end comprised of a tipping paper, the tipping paper comprised of a first phosphorescent indicia.

2. The phosphorescent smoking paper device of claim 1, wherein the tipping paper adhesively attaches to the smoking paper.

3. The phosphorescent smoking paper device of claim 1, wherein the tipping paper is inseparably attached to the smoking paper.

4. The phosphorescent smoking paper device of claim 1, wherein the tipping paper is comprised of an opening.

5. The phosphorescent smoking paper device of claim 1, wherein the first phosphorescent indicia glows a color.

6. The phosphorescent smoking paper device of claim 1, wherein the first phosphorescent indicia is comprised of a ring, a pattern, a symbol, a shape, a design, a logo, a letter, a number, or a word.

7. The phosphorescent smoking paper device of claim 1, wherein the smoking paper is comprised of a second phosphorescent indicia.

8. The phosphorescent smoking paper device of claim 7, wherein the second phosphorescent indicia is comprised of a ring, a pattern, a symbol, a shape, a design, a logo, a letter, a number, or a word.

9. The phosphorescent smoking paper device of claim 8, wherein a size, a color, or a type of a first phosphorescent indicia differs from a size, a color, or a type of the second phosphorescent indicia.

10. A phosphorescent smoking paper device comprising: a smoking paper body comprised of a first end comprised of a first phosphorescent indicia.

11. The phosphorescent smoking paper device of claim 10, wherein the smoking paper body is comprised of a cigarette body, a joint body, or a cigar body.

12. The phosphorescent smoking paper device of claim 10, wherein the first phosphorescent indicia glows a color.

13. The phosphorescent smoking paper device of claim 10, wherein the first phosphorescent indicia is comprised of a ring, a pattern, a symbol, a shape, a design, a logo, a letter, a number, or a word.

14. The phosphorescent smoking paper device of claim 10, wherein a second end of the smoking paper body is comprised of a second phosphorescent indicia.

15. The phosphorescent smoking paper device of claim 14, wherein the second phosphorescent indicia is comprised of a ring, a pattern, a symbol, a shape, a design, a logo, a letter, a number, or a word.

16. A method of using a phosphorescent smoking paper device, the method comprising the following steps: providing a phosphorescent smoking paper device comprised of a cigarette body comprised of a first end comprised of a smoking paper and second end comprised of a tipping paper, the tipping paper comprised of an indicia;exposing the cigarette body to a light;viewing the indicia in a low light environment to determine whether to light the first end or the second end of the cigarette body; andlighting the first end and smoking from the second end after observing the indicia is not present on the first end.

17. The method of using a phosphorescent smoking paper device of claim 16, wherein the indicia is comprised of a phosphorescent indicia.

18. The phosphorescent smoking paper device of claim 17, wherein the indicia glows a color.

19. The phosphorescent smoking paper device of claim 18, wherein the indicia is comprised of a ring, a pattern, a symbol, a shape, a design, a logo, a letter, a number, or a word.

20. The phosphorescent smoking paper device of claim 16, wherein the tipping paper is comprised of an opening.