UNIVERSAL ADJUSTABLE NAIL ASSEMBLY FOR CONCENTRATE VOLATILIZATION AND DELIVERY

Abstract

A titanium alloy nail for use in connection with the volatilization of concentrate, including cannabis extract. The nail interchanges with various standardized male and female water vessels grounded joints. The components of the nail may are detachably threadable to one another and configurable to adapt to fit any number of a multitude of configurations, including ten standardized water vessel joints. In other embodiments, the components are configurable to serve as the nail and the water vessel itself.

Claims

1. A universal adjustable nail assembly for volatilization and delivery of an extract, the nail assembly comprising: a titanium dish comprising a cylindrical enclosure with an open top end, the open top end having a circumscribing annular sidewall and interior planar floor defining a centric aperture for allow through passage of vapor, the open top end for receiving concentrate dabbed by a user, the open top end between 2 millimeters and 50 millimeters in diameter; a female base comprising an outer skirt of 2 millimeters to 50 millimeters in diameter, the outer skirt having an open bottom end for receiving a male grounded joint of a water vessel, the outer skirt affixed at a top end to a cylindrical mid skirt of smaller diameter than the diameter of the outer skirt for receiving a male grounded joint, the mid skirt affixed to a cylindrical top portion having exterior threads, the top portion defining an open top end; two or more mail base caps, each cap comprising a cylindrical body having two interconnected open ends, one of the open ends defining an aperture of sufficient diameter to enclose the titanium dish; a female base comprising a cylindrical body with a knurled exterior surface, the cylindrical body comprising a plurality of annular fins, the female base comprising a planar top surface defining an aperture threaded to mate with a male portion of an adjoining component, the female base comprising an open bottom end to be received by a female grounded joint; stylus comprising an elongated shaft having a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end of the shaft comprising an applicator, the proximal end of the shaft threaded exteriorly; a tool housing unit comprising a hollow cylindrical body for receiving the female base, the stylus, the two or more metal base caps, the female base, and the dish, wherein the tool housing unit defines two open ends, wherein the bottom open end is threaded interiorly; and a housing unit cap comprising a circular body having exterior threads for mating with interior threading on the open bottom end of the tool housing unit, the housing unit cap having a lower portion with exterior threads.

2. The nail assembly of claim 1, wherein the stylus further comprises threads at a midpoint on the elongated shaft.

3. The nail assembly of claim 1, wherein the tool housing unit and housing unit cap are adapted for use as a water vessel.

4. The nail assembly of claim 1, wherein the top portion of the female base comprises a notched outer rim.

5. The nail assembly of claim 1, wherein the housing unit cap defines a slot spanning a diameter of the circular body.

6. The nail assembly of claim 1, wherein each of the female base, the stylus, the metal base cap, the female base, and the male dish are formed as a single integrated piece.

7. The nail assembly of claim 1, further comprising an electrical heating coil for heating the nail assembly to a predetermined temperature sufficient to volatilize concentrate.

8. The nail assembly of claim 1, wherein each of the female base, the stylus, the metal base cap, the female base, and the male dish may be inverted and threadably interconnected in a configuration adapted to join with one of a plurality of grounded joints of a water vessel of standardized size.

9. The nail assembly of claim 8, wherein the nail assembly is adaptable to fit between six and nine standard-sized joints.

10. The nail assembly of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of female bases.

11. The nail assembly of claim 9, wherein the standardized sizes comprise: a 10 millimeter male or female joint; a 12.5 millimeter male or female joints; a 14.5 millimeter male or female joint; an 18.8 millimeter male or female joint; and a 24 millimeter female joint.

12. A universal adjustable nail assembly, the nail assembly comprising: a titanium dish comprising a cylindrical enclosure with an open top end, the open top end having a circumscribing annular sidewall and interior planar floor defining a centric aperture for allow through passage of vapor, the open top end for receiving concentrate dabbed by a user, the open top end between 2 millimeters and 50 millimeters in diameter; a female base comprising an outer skirt of 2 millimeters to 50 millimeters in diameter, the outer skirt having an open bottom end for receiving a male grounded joint of a water vessel, the outer skirt affixed at a top end to a cylindrical mid skirt of smaller diameter than the diameter of the outer skirt for receiving a male grounded joint, the mid skirt affixed to a cylindrical top portion having exterior threads, the top portion defining an open top end; two or more mail base caps, each cap comprising a cylindrical body having two interconnected open ends, one of the open ends defining an aperture of sufficient diameter to enclose the titanium dish; a plurality of female bases; stylus comprising an elongated shaft having a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end of the shaft comprising an applicator, the proximal end of the shaft threaded exteriorly; a tool housing unit comprising a hollow cylindrical body for receiving the female base, the stylus, the two or more metal base caps, the female base, and the dish, wherein the tool housing unit defines two open ends, wherein the bottom open end is threaded interiorly; and a housing unit cap comprising a circular body having exterior threads for mating with interior threading on the open bottom end of the tool housing unit, the housing unit cap having a lower portion with exterior threads.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] In order that the advantages of the invention will be readily understood, a more particular description of the invention briefly described above will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments that are illustrated in the appended drawings. Understanding that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are not therefore to be considered to be limiting of its scope, the invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail through the use of the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0025] FIG. 1 is a lower side perspective view of a universal adjustable nail assembly for concentrate vaporization and delivery positioned for stock configuration in accordance with the present invention;

[0026] FIG. 2 is a lower side perspective view of a female base of an adjustable nail assembly for concentrate vaporization and delivery in its stock configuration in accordance with the present invention;

[0027] FIG. 3 is a lower side perspective view of a female base of an adjustable nail assembly for concentrate vaporization and delivery in its stock configuration in accordance with the present invention;

[0028] FIG. 4A is a side perspective view of a female water vessel stem in accordance with the present invention;

[0029] FIG. 4B is a side perspective view of a male water vessel stem in accordance with the present invention;

[0030] FIG. 5 is a lower side perspective view of a female base of an adjustable nail assembly for concentrate vaporization and delivery in its stock configuration in accordance with the present invention;

[0031] FIG. 6 is a lower side perspective view of a female base of an adjustable nail assembly for concentrate vaporization and delivery in its stock configuration in accordance with the present invention;

[0032] FIG. 7A is a lower side perspective view of a dish of an adjustable nail assembly for concentrate vaporization and delivery in its stock configuration in accordance with the present invention;

[0033] FIG. 7B is an upper side perspective view of a dish of an adjustable nail assembly for concentrate vaporization and delivery in its stock configuration in accordance with the present invention;

[0034] FIG. 8A is a lower side perspective view of a housing unit cap of an adjustable nail assembly for concentrate vaporization and delivery in its stock configuration in accordance with the present invention;

[0035] FIG. 8B is an upper side perspective view of a housing unit cap of an adjustable nail assembly for concentrate vaporization and delivery in its stock configuration in accordance with the present invention;

[0036] FIG. 9 is a lower side perspective view of a case (or tool housing unit) of an adjustable nail assembly for concentrate vaporization and delivery in its stock configuration in accordance with the present invention;

[0037] FIG. 10A is a lower side perspective view of a stylus of an adjustable nail assembly for concentrate vaporization and delivery in its stock configuration in accordance with the present invention;

[0038] FIG. 10B is a side perspective view of a stylus of an adjustable nail assembly for concentrate vaporization and delivery in its stock configuration in accordance with the present invention;

[0039] FIG. 10C is a side perspective view of a stylus of an adjustable nail assembly for concentrate vaporization and delivery in its stock configuration in accordance with the present invention; and

[0040] FIG. 11 is a side perspective view of a universal adjustable nail assembly for concentrate vaporization and delivery positioned for stock configuration in accordance with the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0041] Reference throughout this specification to one embodiment, an embodiment, or similar language means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus, appearances of the phrases in one embodiment, in an embodiment, and similar language throughout this specification may, but do not necessarily, all refer to the same embodiment.

[0042] Furthermore, the described features, structures, or characteristics of the invention may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. In the following description, numerous specific details are provided to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the invention. One skilled in the relevant art will recognize, however, that the invention may be practiced without one or more of the specific details, or with other methods, components, materials, and so forth. In other instances, well-known structures, materials, or operations are not shown or described in detail to avoid obscuring aspects of the invention.

[0043] It an object of the present invention to provide a ten-way adapter which is compatible with ten different sized grounded joints, both male and female, formed from a titanium alloy.

[0044] FIG. 1 illustrates a lower side perspective view of a universal adjustable nail assembly 100 for concentrate volatilization and delivery in stock configuration in accordance with the present invention. The assembly 100 comprises a case 900, a male base/carb cap 102, a female base 500, a female base 200, a female base 600, a dish 700, a stylus 1000, and a male base/carb cap 300. Each the components, 102, 200, 500, 600, 700, 1000, and 300 are threaded together and joined within a tool housing unit.

[0045] Those of skill in the art may include or exclude any of the components and assemble the remaining components as necessary to meet the particularized needs of any user of the nail assembly 100. Each of these components are described further below.

[0046] FIG. 2 is a lower side perspective view of a female base 200 of an adjustable nail assembly for concentrate volatilization and delivery in its stock configuration in accordance with the present invention.

[0047] The female base 200 optionally interconnects female ends of opposing components in the assembly 100. The female base 200 defines a hollow bore traversing the base 200 longitudinally from an open top end to an open bottom end. The base 200 comprises a cylindrical body 202, or enclosure 202, affixed to two protruding shortened shafts extending outwardly from the top end and the bottom end. Each shaft defines a hollow recess forming a path for vapor to the water vessel.

[0048] The shafts may comprise outer threads 204, which outer threads 204 may comprise acme threads. The shafts may comprise a notched rim 206 (or flange) for facilitating induction of vapor or air to the hollow bore. The notches or slits are defined by the outer rim.

[0049] The base 200 is adapted to mate which other components of the assembly 100 to form a nail for use in vapor inhalation. By including, excluding, inverting, and threadably affixing the various components of the assembly 100, those of skill in the art will recognize that the components of the nail assembly can be assembled by a user for any size stem on a water vessel, male or female.

[0050] FIG. 3 is a lower side perspective view of a male base 300 of an adjustable nail assembly for concentrate volatilization and delivery in its stock configuration in accordance with the present invention.

[0051] The male base 300 comprises a cylindrical body 302 having knurled exterior surfacing 304 defining one or more planar facets for facilitating secure engagement and axial rotation of the metal base cap 300 by a user using a tool.

[0052] The cylindrical body 302 defines two open ends, one at the top and one at the bottom. The bottom open end comprising a planar interior floor defines a hollow circular aperture 306 interconnecting the open top end and the open bottom end.

[0053] The open top end comprises a rim which may define a notch or slit 308 for facilitating the free flow of air and vapor to the bore hole traversing each component of the assembly 100.

[0054] The cylindrical body 302 defines a side hole 310 interiorly-threaded to receive a stylus or dabber implement (or applicator) protruding horizontally from the cylindrical body 302.

[0055] FIG. 4A illustrates a side perspective view of a female stem of a water vessel in accordance with the present invention. The nail assembly, including any configuration of nail assembly 100, inserts into the open top open end of the female stem 402.

[0056] The female stem 402 comprises an open top enclosure. Vapors flow downstream through a nail assembly 100 into a water vessel through the female stem 402 which mates with the male bases of the nail assembly 100.

[0057] FIG. 4B illustrates a side perspective view of a male stem of a water vessel in accordance with the present invention.

[0058] The male stem 452 comprises an open top enclosure. Vapors flow downstream through a nail assembly 100 into a water vessel through the female stem 402 which mates with the female bases of the nail assembly 100.

[0059] FIG. 5 is a lower side perspective view of a female base 500 of an adjustable nail assembly for concentrate volatilization and delivery in accordance with the present invention.

[0060] The female base 500 is used to detachably engage to the stem, fitting, or grounded joint of a downstream water vessel. The base cap 500 comprises an outer skirt 502 with an open bottom end. In the shown embodiments, the open end mates with a 12.5 mm male stem. The outer skirt 502 comprises a cylindrical enclosure with an open bottom end. The outer skirt 502 may vary from 2 millimeters in diameter to 50 millimeters in diameter.

[0061] The outer skirt 502 is sized to fit over the inlet tube, stem, fitting or grounded joint of the water vessel in the case of water vessels with a male joint. The diameter of the interior recess of the female base 500 is not uniform, rather it is tiered (or birthday caked) to accommodate varying size male stems.

[0062] The outer skirt 502 is sized to be greater in diameter than the mid skirt 504, which is also sized to engagement and partially envelope a male joint on a water vessel, albeit one of lesser diameter than the outer skirt 502. The mid skirt 504 also comprises a cylindrical body with an open bottom end.

[0063] A top portion 506 of the female base 500 is also comprises a cylindrical body with both an open top end and an open bottom end. The exterior of the top portion 506 may be threaded for threadably engaging a female end of an adjoining component. The top end of the top portion 506 may be notched as shown. The diameter of the top portion is less than the diameter of the mid skirt. The diameter of the top portion is between 2 millimeters and 50 millimeters.

[0064] The female base 500 may be formed as a single integrated piece and defines a through bore hole traversing the female base cap 500 longitudinally.

[0065] One or more notches for allowing vapor or ambient air to be drawn into the enclosure may be defined by sidewalls of the female base 500. The notches may be cut in diagonal fashion across the outer surface of the sidewall of the female base 500 or other any other component forming the assembly 100.

[0066] FIG. 6 is a lower side perspective view of a female base 600 of an adjustable nail assembly for concentrate volatilization and delivery in its stock configuration in accordance with the present invention.

[0067] The female base 600 comprises a cylindrical body 602 with knurled surfacing 304. The exterior surface of the cylindrical body 602 comprises a plurality of annular fins 606 circumscribing the cylindrical body 602. These annular fins help prevent heat transfer from end of the female base cap to another and may be formed through deductive manufacturing on a lathe.

[0068] The top end of the female base cap 600 is planar and defines an interiorly-threaded aperture for threadably receiving the male end of an adjoining component such as threads 404 on the male dish 400.

[0069] FIGS. 7A-7B constitute side perspective views of a dish 700, 750 of an adjustable nail assembly for concentrate vaporization and delivery in its stock configuration in accordance with the present invention.

[0070] The dish 700 comprises an upper portion 702 having a cylindrical body forming an enclosure with an open top end. Within the open top end is a planar interior floor from which a threaded collar 752 protrudes.

[0071] The threaded collar 752 defines a hollow bore hole for through passage of vapors, which bore hole is interiorly-threaded. The threaded color 752 prevents vestiges of concentrate placed into the open top end between the threaded collar 752 and the sidewall from becoming lodged in the bore hole or entering the downstream path toward the water vessel.

[0072] The dish 700 also comprises a lower portion 704 having a knurled surface 304, from which protrudes downwardly a threaded cylindrical male portion for threadably mating with a female aperture on an adjoining piece.

[0073] The dish 700 may further comprise an electronic heating coil for heating the dish 700 to a predetermined temperature to obviate the need for a torch by a user.

[0074] An electric heating coil is also provided for heating the dish 700 to predetermined temperature in some embodiments, and obviating the need for a torch by a user.

[0075] FIG. 8A is a lower side perspective view of a housing unit cap 800 of an adjustable nail assembly for concentrate volatilization and delivery in its stock configuration in accordance with the present invention.

[0076] The housing unit cap 800 is disposed over one end of the carb cap 1200 in the assembly 100. The housing unit cap 800 comprises a cylindrical top portion 802 with exteriorly surface having threads 806.

[0077] The housing unit cap 800 is affixed to a cylindrical lower portion 804 affixed to a centric protruding shortened cylindrical shaft having threads 808.

[0078] FIG. 8B is an upper side perspective view of a housing unit cap 800 of an adjustable nail assembly for concentrate volatilization and delivery in its stock configuration in accordance with the present invention.

[0079] As shown, the top surface may define a slot 852 spanning the entire diameter of the cap 800.

[0080] FIG. 9 is a lower side perspective view of a tool housing unit 900 of an adjustable nail assembly for concentrate vaporization and delivery in its stock configuration in accordance with the present invention.

[0081] The tool housing unit 900 comprises a cylindrical body 902 having a smooth exterior surface defining a side hole 310. The cylindrical body 902 defines an open top end and an open bottom end. The open bottom end comprises interior threading 904.

[0082] The tool housing unit 900 houses the remaining components of the assembly 100 for transport and storage.

[0083] In various embodiments, the tool housing unit 900 serves as the water vessel. The tool housing unit 900 encasing the components of the assembly 100 in its stock configuration, making transport and organization simpler. In other embodiments, the tool housing unit 900 detachably affixes to the other components to form a water vessel though which vapor are channeled.

[0084] FIG. 10A is a lower side perspective view of a stylus 1000 of an adjustable nail assembly for concentrate vaporization and delivery in its stock configuration in accordance with the present invention.

[0085] The stylus 1000 comprises an elongated rod 1008 having a distal end and a proximal end 1004. The proximal end 1004 may comprise threads 1006 for mating with adjoining components, including a carb cap 1200. The threads 1004 may threadably insert into a side hole 310 to form a hammer-type carb cap.

[0086] The rod 1002 may comprise threads 1010 at a midpoint on the rod 1002.

[0087] The distal end of the rod 1002 may be used for dabbing concentrate into a dish of the assembly 100 and comprises an applicator 1012. The applicator 1012 comprises a cylindrical portion cut to have two opposing planar exterior surfaces for engaging and scooping up concentrate.

[0088] The stylus 1000 inserts through the circular aperture for stacking the base cap 400, along with other components of the assembly 100, together in a stock configuration for transport and storage. An annular sidewall 452 circumscribes the open top end.

[0089] The open top end may be used for dabbing by a user. The user places concentrate using the stylus 1000 in the top end on the planar interior floor after the base cap 400 has been heated to, or in excess of, a predetermined temperature which may exceed 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit.

[0090] FIG. 10B-10C as shown.

[0091] FIG. 11 is a side perspective view of a universal adjustable nail assembly 1100 for concentrate vaporization and delivery positioned for stock configuration in accordance with the present invention.

[0092] The assembly 1100 comprises a carb cap 400, a female base 200, a case 900, a female base 600, and a dish 700.

[0093] The shown embodiment illustrates an assembly 1100 of the components of assembly 100 configured to mate with a male stem on a water vessel. Oils, extracts or concentrate or place in the dish 700 which is heated to over 3,000 degrees using means known to those of skill in the art, including electric heating coils integrated into the dish 700 or a component abutting the dish 700 or a torch using combustible fuel.

[0094] Vapors enter the through passageway at the bottom of the dish 700 and emerge into the interior recess of the case 900 from the female base 600. The female base 200 in threadably mated with the case 900 via the sidehole 310 defined by the case 900. The carb cap 400 is threadably mated with the female base 200.

[0095] As shown in FIG. 11, the case 900 can be used as the water vessel. In some embodiments, the entire assembly 100 forms a nail for use with an external water vessel, while in other embodiments, such as that shown, the components of the assembly 100 are configured to act as the water vessel itself. In these configurations, the case 900 acts as the body of the water vessel.

[0096] The present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. The described embodiments are to be considered in all respects only as illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the invention is, therefore, indicated by the appended claims rather than by the foregoing description. All changes which come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are to be embraced within their scope.