HEATING BOWL FOR A HOOKAH

Abstract

A heating bowl comprising an outer wall and an inner wall which define a chamber. The inner wall has a side portion, a bottom portion and a top portion which connects the inner all with the outer wall which define a cavity. An extension can protrude from the bottom portion of the inner wall. The extension and the inner wall comprise a plurality of holes which connect the cavity with the chamber. The number and placement of holes allow the user to get a better draw of smoke with each inhalation, and thus, a better smoking experience.

Claims

1. A heating bowl for holding tobacco comprising: a chamber defined by an outer wall and an inner wall wherein the inner wall has a bottom portion and a side portion wherein the outer wall is connected to the inner wall by a top portion; an extension protruding from the bottom portion of the inner wall wherein a cavity is defined within the heating bowl by the inner wall and the extension; a plurality of holes located in the inner wall and the extension wherein a negative pressure in the chamber will draw a smoke from the cavity into the chamber through the holes.

2. The heating bowl of claim 1, wherein the outer wall can transfer into and define a stem.

3. The heating bowl of claim 2, wherein the stem partially encircles the chamber such that the stem is partially hollow having a bottom that transitions into a second inner wall.

4. The heating bowl of claim 3, wherein the second inner wall has a plurality of second holes.

5. The heating bowl of claim 1, wherein the extension is substantially or partially the bottom portion of the inner wall.

6. The heating bowl of claim 1, wherein the outer wall is integral with the inner wall.

7. The heating bowl of claim 1, wherein the outer wall is a separate piece from the inner wall.

8. The heating bowl of claim 1, wherein the heating bowl comprises of clay.

9. The heating bowl of claim 1, wherein the outer wall is composed of a different material than the inner wall.

10. The heating bowl of claim 1, wherein the extension is separate from the inner wall.

11. The heating bowl of claim 1, wherein the extension is composed of a different material than the inner wall.

12. The heating bowl of claim 1, wherein a generally ring-shaped cavity is formed between the extension and the side portion of the inner wall.

13. The heating bowl of claim 1, wherein the extension is mound shaped, funnel shaped, or geometrically shaped.

14. The heating bowl of claim 1, wherein the cavity is essentially round, ovular, or geometrically shaped.

15. The heating bowl of claim 1, wherein the heating bowl is a part of a water pipe.

16. The heating bowl of claim 1, wherein the heating bowl is configured to be heated by an open flame.

17. The heating bowl of claim 1, wherein the heating bowl further comprises a heating element to heat the cavity.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present specification will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying drawings where:

[0014] FIG. 1 is an isometric view of a heating bowl in accordance to one, or more embodiments;

[0015] FIG. 2a is a front view of a heating bowl in accordance to one, or more embodiments;

[0016] FIG. 2b is a cross-sectional view of the front view of a heating bowl in accordance to one, or more embodiments;

[0017] FIG. 3 is a top view of another embodiment of a heating bowl in accordance to one, or more embodiments;

[0018] FIG. 4 is a bottom view of another embodiment of a heating bowl in accordance to one, or more embodiments;

[0019] FIG. 5 is a side view of a heating bowl attached to a hookah in accordance to one, or more embodiments;

[0020] FIG. 6a is a top view of another embodiment of a heating bowl in accordance to one, or more embodiments; and

[0021] FIG. 6b is a top view of another embodiment of a heating bowl in accordance to one, or more embodiments.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] This disclosure relates to a heating container. The heating bowl may be used as part of a hookah, or it may be used in other applications. One advantage of this heating bowl is the ability to draw a greater quantity of smoke with each inhalation by the user.

[0023] Referring initially to FIGS. 1-4, a heating bowl is shown generally at 10. The heating bowl 10 can comprise an outer wall 12 and an inner wall 20. The outer wall 12 can be separated from the inner wall 20 creating a chamber 14 between the outer wall and the inner wall wherein the inner wall 20 can comprise a side portion 28, and a bottom portion 26. A top portion can substantially connect the outer wall 12 to the inner wall 20 creating the chamber 14. An extension 22 can protrude from the bottom portion 26 of the inner wall 20 wherein a cavity 24 can be defined within the heating bowl 10 by the inner wall 20 and the extension. The outer wall 12 can be generally round, but can be any shape, for example, square, rectangular, oval, hexagonal or the like. The extension 22 can vary in protrusion size and shape, wherein the extension can be, for example, the same height as the bottom portion 26, or the same height as the top portion, substantially taller than the top portion, or substantially in between the bottom portion and the top portion. In certain embodiments the extension 22 may protrude past the top portion or the extension can be omitted.

[0024] In embodiments, the cavity 24 can substantially be the same shape as the outer wall 12 which can be generally round, but can be any shape, for example, geometric, horseshoe, ovular, circular, hexagonal, and the like. The inner wall 20 and extension 22 can comprise a plurality of holes 34 wherein the holes can be evenly spaced or sporadically spaced and can be the same size or vary in shape and size. The holes 34 can be through holes and can allow for smoke to enter the chamber 14 from the cavity 24. The holes 34 can be on the extension 22. The inner wall 20 can further comprise a plurality of protrusions 25 that vary in size and shape. The protrusions 25 can extend from the inner wall and can be such as, for example, dome, square, rectangular, or the like. The protrusions 25 can push the tobacco away from the inner wall 20 allowing more air flow through the tobacco and into the holes. The protrusions 25 can be integral to the inner wall 20 or can be attached to the inner wall by such as, for example, adhesive, fasteners, snaps, or the like.

[0025] In certain embodiments, the holes 34 can comprise a filter (not shown) wherein the filter can keep tobacco in the cavity 24 and out of the chamber 14 wherein the filter can be, for example, plastic cellulose acetate fiber, activated charcoal, cotton, nylon, cloth, or the like.

[0026] In embodiments, the outer wall 12 can gradually decrease in size as it narrows or tapers down to a stem 18 and the stem hole 16 where a stem 18 or stem grommet (not shown) can be connected to the vase 38 by the vase stem 33 as shown in FIG. 5. The inner wall 20 shape can have the substantially same shape as the outer wall 12. The outer wall 12 can transfer into and can define a stem 18 of the heating bowl 10. The stem 18 may encircle the chamber 14 such that the stem 18 can be partially hollow wherein the stem can have a bottom 19 that transitions into a second inner wall 27. The second inner wall 27 can have a plurality of second holes 29 wherein the second holes can be evenly or unevenly spaced or be the same size or different size. The second inner wall 27 can partially seal the chamber 14. The stem hole 16 can be configured to connect the heating bowl 10 through a stem to a vase 28. The heating bowl 10 can be manufactured from, for example, metal, glass, clay, porcelain, silicone, plastic, or combinations of the above.

[0027] The tobacco can be such as, for example, tobacco, shisha, herbs, cannabis, dried fruits, honey, molasses, any mixture or combination of these, or the like, may be used within the heating bowl 10. The shisha can be placed into the cavity 24 and the plurality of holes 34 can be configured such that the tobacco may be surrounded by the plurality of holes 34 and the protrusions 25. The tobacco may be heated by a variety of methods, such as, for example, a heating element such as charcoal, electrical heating, or an open flame. The heating bowl 10 can be covered with a lid (not shown) wherein the lid can be, for example, a piece of foil paper, or the like, having multiple holes. One or more pieces of hot charcoal can be placed on top of the foil paper to heat the tobacco within the heating bowl 10 without making direct contact with the tobacco. As the tobacco is heated, it generates smoke within the cavity 24 which can be pulled through the holes 34 when the user sucks on a mouthpiece 34 as shown in FIG. 2.

[0028] Referring to FIG. 5, the heating bowl 10 is shown on a stem 30 and a vase 38. The neck 18 can be connected to a stem 30 directly or through a grommet wherein the heating bowl can be secured in place on the stem. The stem 30 can be a hollow tube which connects the heating bowl 10 to a vase 38. The vase 38 can contain a liquid 40 wherein the liquid can comprise water 40. The end of the stem 30 typically reaches below the surface of the liquid 40. The vase 28 can comprise a hose connector (not shown) which can removably connect a hose 42 to the vase 28 wherein the hose can be, for example, a flexible hollow hose. The hose connector (not shown) can connect the hose 42 at a level that can be substantially higher than the liquid 40.

[0029] The hose 42 distal end can have the mouthpiece 36 attached to it for the user to suck the air out of the vase 38 causing a vacuum or negative pressure on the heating bowl 10 wherein the holes 26 can allow for consistent and even draw on the shisha. The negative pressure causes the smoke to be drawn from the cavity 24, through the plurality of holes 34, and into the chamber 14. The smoke in the chamber 14 is drawn down the stem 33 through the stem hole 32 and into the liquid where it is filtered and cooled. The filtered and cooled smoke rises into the upper part of the vase 38. The smoke is now available for inhalation by the user through the mouthpiece 34.

[0030] The amount of smoke available in the vase 38 for inhalation by the user is directly related to the amount of smoke available in the chamber 14, which, in turn, is related to the placement and number of holes 34 in the inner wall 20 and extension 22. The plurality of holes 34 placed such that it surrounds the tobacco allows for a greater quantity of smoke to pass into the chamber 14, which ultimately allows for a greater quantity of smoke available for inhalation by the user. Additionally, the plurality of holes 34 allows for the tobacco to burn consistently within the cavity 24 as the user draws the smoke into the vase 38.

[0031] FIGS. 6a-6b shows other embodiments of the heating container. FIG. 6a shows a geometrically shaped outer wall 12, inner wall 20, and extension 22. FIG. 6b shows a peninsular shaped extension 22. The peninsular shaped extension comprises the bottom 26 portion of the inner wall 20 and a portion of the side portion 28 of the inner wall 20 extruding into the cavity 24, creating a generally horseshoe-shaped cavity. The extension 22 may be other shapes not pictured, such as, for example, cylindrical, hexagonal, square, mound, or the like. Additionally, the heating bowl 10 may comprise multiple extensions 22.

[0032] Referring back to FIG. 2b. in certain embodiments, the outer wall 12 may be integral with the inner wall 20, or they may be separate pieces. Similarly, the inner wall 10 may be integral with the extension 22, or they may be separate pieces. The outer wall 12 may be comprised of a first material. The inner wall 10 may be comprised of a second material. The extension 22 may be comprised of a third material. The first, second, and third materials may be any heat-resistant material, such as, for example, metal, glass, clay, porcelain, silicone, plastic, or combinations of the above. The first, second, and third materials may be the same material, different materials, or any combinations of materials.

[0033] In other embodiments, the heating bowl 10 may comprise a heating element. The heating element may be integrated within the heating bowl, or it may be on the exterior or interior of the cavity 24 of the heating container.

[0034] In closing, it is to be understood that although aspects of the present specification are highlighted by referring to specific embodiments, one skilled in the art will readily appreciate that these disclosed embodiments are only illustrative of the principles of the subject matter disclosed herein. Therefore, it should be understood that the disclosed subject matter is in no way limited to a particular methodology, protocol, and/or reagent, etc., described herein. As such, various modifications or changes to or alternative configurations of the disclosed subject matter can be made in accordance with the teachings herein without departing from the spirit of the present specification. Lastly, the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure, which is defined solely by the claims. Accordingly, embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to those precisely as shown and described.

[0035] Certain embodiments are described herein, including the best mode known to the inventors for carrying out the methods and devices described herein. Of course, variations on these described embodiments will become apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art upon reading the foregoing description. Accordingly, this disclosure includes all modifications and equivalents of the subject matter recited in the claims appended hereto as permitted by applicable law. Moreover, any combination of the above-described embodiments in all possible variations thereof is encompassed by the disclosure unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context.