Abstract
The present invention introduces an herb grinder integrating a unique dual action grinding mechanism within a modular cylindrical assembly, featuring customizable interlocking inserts.
The grinding chamber houses a distinct dual action grinding mechanism, enabling simultaneous grinding at two separate contact points. This is achieved with intermeshing concave teeth, optimized for wear resistance and efficient shearing. A secondary layer of convex teeth further refines the grind to pulverization. The grinding teeth are arranged in concentric rows on a foundational ring, interspersed with arcuate voids for both structural integrity and efficient manufacturing. Ground materials are channeled through a perforated matrix, leading to a storage chamber. Fine particulates sift through a screen insert and into a separate, enclosed chamber below.
Optimized for additive manufacturing, this herb grinder harnesses fused deposition modeling and stereolithography technologies, enabling precision at high speeds, and cost-effective production. This approach also facilitates enhanced aesthetic personalization, transcending the capabilities of traditional CNC manufacturing.
The customizable interlocking inserts not only offer aesthetic personalization but also serve as a platform for branding and dynamic QR code integrations for marketing engagement. The modular design of its enclosure ensures effortless use, cleaning, and thorough retrieval of ground material due to its easy disassembly.
This patent application serves to protect the underscored groundbreaking features and functionalities of the herb grinder contained therein, setting a new standard in grinding technology, operational efficiency, and user engagement.
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Claims
1. A device for herb grinding comprising; a modular cylindrical assembly including; an upper grinding element comprising; a top surface; an exterior wall; wherein the top surface and exterior wall are configured to co-operatively form an ergonomic grip for facilitating manual rotation of the upper grinding element, thereby functioning as a hand rotor; and optionally, a slot configured to receive a combined branding insert; a retention base; a plurality of primary teeth rings; a plurality of secondary teeth rings; wherein said primary teeth rings and said secondary teeth rings are arranged in alternating fashion; and a central column; wherein said central column contains a slot configured to accommodate a magnet for attachment to a corresponding magnet in a slot within a lower grinding element as an attachment mechanism; a grinding chamber base comprising; a lower grinding element including; a plurality of primary teeth rings; wherein said primary teeth rings are designed to correspond with primary teeth of said upper grinding element; a plurality of secondary teeth rings; wherein said secondary teeth rings and said primary teeth rings are arranged in alternating fashion; a top surface; wherein said primary teeth rings and said secondary teeth rings are extruded from said top surface; an exterior wall; a bottom surface; a plurality of apertures; wherein said apertures pass through said top and bottom surfaces, align with the edges of corresponding primary teeth of said upper grinding element; and which contains a central slot configured to accommodate a magnet for attachment to a corresponding magnet in said upper grinding element as an attachment mechanism; a grinding chamber shell further including; an exterior wall; an interior wall; a retention ring; wherein said retention ring is configured to secure said lower grinding element within said grinding chamber base; and an internal female thread; wherein said internal female thread acts as an attachment mechanism for securing a grinding chamber to a storage chamber; a storage chamber base comprising; a screen insert further comprising; an external retention ring; a plurality of horizontal slats; wherein said horizontal slats are attached to the top of said external retention ring; a plurality of vertical slats; wherein said vertical slats are attached to the bottom of said external retention ring; and a plurality of voids; wherein said voids are formed by the perpendicular orientation of said vertical and said horizontal slats; a storage chamber shell containing; an external male thread; wherein said external male thread acts as an attachment mechanism for securing a storage chamber to a trichome chamber; a top surface; wherein said external male thread is extruded from said top surface; an exterior wall; an interior wall; a retention ring; wherein said retention ring is designed to secure said screen insert within said storage chamber base; and an internal female thread; wherein said internal female thread acts as an attachment mechanism for securing a storage chamber to a trichome chamber; a trichome chamber comprising; an external male thread; wherein said external male thread acts as an attachment mechanism for securing said storage chamber to said trichome chamber; a top surface; wherein said external male thread is extruded from said top surface; an interior wall; an interior floor; wherein said interior wall and interior floor collectively comprise a trichome collection area; an exterior wall; and a bottom surface; wherein said bottom surface optionally contains a slot configured to receive a QR code insert.
2. A device for herb grinding comprising; a dual action grinding mechanism further comprising; an upper grinding element containing; a plurality of primary teeth rings; wherein said primary teeth rings are designed with concave and curvilinear geometry which slidably engage with outer surfaces of corresponding primary teeth of a lower grinding element; a plurality of secondary teeth rings; wherein said secondary teeth rings are designed with convex and rectilinear geometry which further engage with inner surfaces of corresponding primary teeth rings of a lower grinding element; a lower grinding element containing; a plurality of primary teeth rings; wherein said primary teeth rings are designed with concave and curvilinear geometry which slidably engage with outer surfaces of corresponding primary teeth of said upper grinding element; a plurality of secondary teeth rings; wherein said secondary teeth rings are designed with convex and rectilinear geometry which further engage with inner surfaces of corresponding primary teeth rings of said upper grinding element;
3. A method for customizing the device of claim 1 comprising; a branding frame insert containing; a top surface; a bottom surface; a silhouetted void artwork; wherein said silhouetted void passes through said top surface and said bottom surface in a shape to receive an extruded artwork from a corresponding branding frame plate; an exterior wall; an interior wall; and a bottom rim; wherein said bottom rim is formed by the space between said exterior wall and said interior wall; and contains a plurality of convex nodes; a branding plate insert comprising; a top surface; an extruded artwork; wherein said extruded artwork is raised from said top surface and structured to rise through the silhouetted void of said branding frame insert to form a unified surface; a bottom surface; and an exterior wall; wherein said exterior wall contains a plurality of concave notches which correspond with convex notches in said branding frame insert; a QR code insert comprising; a top surface; wherein said top surface customization includes a user-selected array of specific positive and negative shapes to represent specific data; and scanning the QR code insert with a scanning device to interpret the data represented by the combination of positive shapes and negative shapes; an exterior wall; and a bottom surface.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF DRAWINGS
[0079] FIG. 1Ais an isometric top view of an herb grinder assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention, with dashed lines illustrating sample artwork and serving as a visual guide for customization.
[0080] FIG. 1Bis an isometric view of the bottom of an herb grinder assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention, with dashed lines illustrating sample artwork and serving as a visual guide for customization.
[0081] FIG. 1Cis an exploded perspective view of a disassembled herb grinder assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention, with dashed lines illustrating sample artwork and serving as a visual guide for customization.
[0082] FIG. 2Ais a perspective top view of a branding frame insert according to an embodiment of the present invention, with dashed lines illustrating sample artwork and serving as a visual guide for customization.
[0083] FIG. 2Bis a perspective view of the bottom of a branding frame insert according to an embodiment of the present invention, with dashed lines illustrating sample artwork and serving as a visual guide for customization.
[0084] FIG. 2Cis an orthographic view of the bottom of a branding frame insert according to an embodiment of the present invention, with dashed lines illustrating sample artwork and serving as a visual guide for customization.
[0085] FIG. 2Dis a sectional profile view of a branding frame insert representing Section A-A, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0086] FIG. 3Ais a perspective top view of a branding plate insert according to an embodiment of the present invention, with dashed lines illustrating sample artwork and serving as a visual guide for customization.
[0087] FIG. 3Bis an orthographic top view of a branding plate insert according to an embodiment of the present invention, with dashed lines illustrating sample artwork and serving as a visual guide for customization.
[0088] FIG. 3Cis a sectional profile view of a branding plate insert representing Section B-B according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0089] FIG. 4Ais a perspective top view of an optional combined branding insert assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0090] FIG. 4Bis a perspective top view of a combined branding insert according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0091] FIG. 4Cis an orthographic top view of a combined branding insert according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0092] FIG. 4Dis a sectional profile view of a combined branding insert representing Section C-C according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0093] FIG. 5Ais a perspective top view of an upper grinding element according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein dashed lines indicate an optional slot for a combined branding insert in another embodiment.
[0094] FIG. 5Bis a perspective top view of the underside of an upper grinding element according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0095] FIG. 5Cis an orthographic top view of the underside of an upper grinding element according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0096] FIG. 5Dis a sectional profile view of an upper grinding element representing Section D-D according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0097] FIG. 6Ais a perspective top view of a branded upper grinding element assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0098] FIG. 6Bis a perspective top view of a branded upper grinding element according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0099] FIG. 6Cis an orthographic top view of a branded upper grinding element according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0100] FIG. 6Dis a sectional profile view of a branded upper grinding element representing Section E-E according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0101] FIG. 7Ais a perspective top view of a lower grinding element according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0102] FIG. 7Bis an orthographic top view of a lower grinding element according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0103] FIG. 7Cis a sectional profile view of a lower grinding element representing Section F-F according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0104] FIG. 8Ais a perspective top view of a grinding chamber shell according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0105] FIG. 8Bis an orthographic top view of a grinding chamber shell according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0106] FIG. 8Cis a sectional profile view of a grinding chamber shell representing Section G-G according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0107] FIG. 9Ais a perspective top view of a grinding chamber base assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0108] FIG. 9Bis a perspective top view of a grinding chamber base according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0109] FIG. 9Cis an orthographic top view of a grinding chamber base according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0110] FIG. 9Dis a sectional profile view of a grinding chamber base representing Section H-H according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0111] FIG. 10Ais a perspective top view of a dual action grinding mechanism assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0112] FIG. 10Bis a perspective sectional profile view revealing a detailed look at a dual action grinding mechanism illustrating engagement surfaces of intermeshing teeth and the interaction points between corresponding sets of primary and secondary teeth according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0113] FIG. 10Cis a composite sectional profile view composed by overlaying views Section D-D and Section F-F, revealing a dual action grinding mechanism illustrating engagement surfaces of its intermeshing teeth and the interaction points between corresponding sets of primary and secondary teeth, including detail windows with close-up views according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0114] FIG. 11Ais a perspective top view of a screen insert according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0115] FIG. 11Bis an orthographic top view of a screen insert with an enlarged detail window illustrating a close-up view according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0116] FIG. 11Cis a sectional profile view of a screen insert with an enlarged detail window illustrating a close-up view representing Section I-I according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0117] FIG. 12Ais a perspective top view of a storage chamber shell according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0118] FIG. 12Bis an orthographic top view of a storage chamber shell according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0119] FIG. 12Cis a sectional profile view of a storage chamber shell representing Section J-J according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0120] FIG. 13Ais a perspective top view of a storage chamber base assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0121] FIG. 13Bis perspective top view of a storage chamber base according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0122] FIG. 13Cis an orthographic top view of a storage chamber base with an enlarged detail window illustrating a close-up view according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0123] FIG. 13Dis a sectional profile view of a storage chamber base representing Section K-K with an enlarged detail window illustrating a close-up view according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0124] FIG. 14Ais a perspective top view of a trichome chamber according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0125] FIG. 14Bis a perspective top view of the underside of a trichome with dashed lines indicating an optional QR code insert chamber according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0126] FIG. 14Cis an orthographic top view of a trichome chamber according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0127] FIG. 14Dis a sectional profile view of a trichome chamber representing Section L-L according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0128] FIG. 15Ais a perspective top view of an optional QR code insert with dashed lines illustrating sample artwork and serving as a visual guide for customization, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0129] FIG. 15Bis an orthographic top view of an optional QR code insert with dashed lines illustrating sample artwork and serving as a visual guide for customization, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0130] FIG. 15Cis a sectional profile view of an optional QR code insert representing Section M-M according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0131] FIG. 16Ais a perspective top view of a branded trichome chamber assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0132] FIG. 16Bis a perspective top view of the underside of a branded trichome chamber according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0133] FIG. 16Cis an orthographic top view of the underside of a branded trichome chamber with dashed lines illustrating sample artwork and serving as a visual guide for customization according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0134] FIG. 16Dis a sectional profile view of a branded trichome chamber representing Section N-N according to an embodiment of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0135] The inventors provide a novel herb grinder enabling user customization, associated benefits of a modular assembly, a dual action grinding mechanism, and digital marketing applications via customizable interlocking branding inserts. The present invention is described in enabling detail in the following examples, which may represent more than one embodiment of the present invention. In this description, the inclusion of positional terms like top, bottom, upper, lower, and etc. serve only to orient the components of the present invention and their respective elements in the figures and are not meant to restrict other embodiments.
[0136] Referring now to the drawings, and in particular to FIG. 1A, an isometric top view of a modular herb grinder assembly 100 is depicted according to an embodiment of the present invention. In this view, herb grinder assembly 100 contains customizable elements rendered in dashed lines to illustrate sample artwork and serve as a visual guide for customization according to an embodiment of the present invention. In another embodiment, herb grinder assembly 100 may be devoid of such customizable elements. Turning to FIG. 1B, an isometric top view of the bottom of herb grinder assembly 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In this view, herb grinder assembly 100 contains customizable elements rendered in dashed lines to illustrate sample artwork and serve as a visual guide for customization. In another embodiment, herb grinder assembly 100 may be devoid of such customizable elements. FIG. 1C is an exploded perspective view of herb grinder assembly 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In this view, components collectively comprising herb grinder assembly 100 are grouped together via a series of vertical brackets which inform an assembly of their respective constructs and are further explored in subsequent figures. Beginning at the top, an optional combined branding insert assembly 101 is shown connected via a bracket joining a branding frame insert 200 (detailed in FIG. 2A) and a branding plate insert 300 (detailed in FIG. 3A) to inform an assembly of an optional combined branding insert 400 (detailed in FIG. 4B). On the opposite side, a branded upper grinding element assembly 102 is shown connected via a bracket incorporating insert assembly 101 and an upper grinding element 500 (detailed in FIG. 5B) to inform an assembly of a branded upper grinding element 600 (detailed in FIG. 6B) according to an embodiment of the present invention. In another embodiment, upper grinding element 500 may be devoid of such an insert. Beneath insert assembly 101, a dual action grinding mechanism assembly 103 is shown connected via a bracket joining upper grinding element 500 to a lower grinding element 700 (detailed in FIG. 7A) to inform an assembly of a dual action grinding mechanism 1000 (detailed in FIG. 10A) according to an embodiment of the present invention. Beneath branded upper grinding element assembly 102, a grinding chamber base assembly 104 is shown connected via a bracket joining lower grinding element 700 and a grinding chamber shell 800 (detailed in FIG. 8A) to inform an assembly of a grinding chamber base 900 (detailed in FIG. 9B) according to an embodiment of the present invention. Below dual action grinding mechanism assembly 103, a storage chamber base assembly 105 is shown via a bracket connecting a screen insert 1100 (detailed in FIG. 11B) and a storage chamber shell 1200 (detailed in FIG. 12A) to inform an assembly of a storage chamber base 1300 (detailed in FIG. 13B) according to an embodiment of the present invention. Below grinding chamber base assembly 104, a branded trichome chamber assembly 106 is shown via a bracket connecting a trichome chamber 1400 (detailed in FIG. 14A) to an optional QR code insert 1500 (detailed in FIG. 15A) to inform an assembly of a branded trichome chamber 1600 (detailed in FIG. 16B) according to an embodiment of the present invention. In another embodiment, trichome chamber 1400 may be devoid of such an insert. These components may be structured to fit within one another, forming a cohesive and integrated unit when assembled as shown in FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B, according to an embodiment of the present invention. All of the features mentioned in FIG. 1C are according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0137] As previously mentioned in FIG. 1C, FIG. 2A is a perspective top view of a branding frame insert 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In this view, branding frame insert 200 contains a top surface 201, extending to the outer edge of an exterior wall 202. Dashed lines indicate a silhouetted void sample artwork 207 to function as a visual example of customization according to an embodiment of the present invention. In this view, sample artwork 207 uses dashed lines to indicate a silhouetted void passing through top surface 201 in a shape corresponding to an extruded sample art 305 of a branding plate insert 300 (detailed in FIG. 3A) which then interlock and form a singular unified surface (as shown in FIG. 4A). FIG. 2B is a perspective top view of the bottom of branding frame insert 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In this view, silhouetted void sample art 207 can be seen passing through a bottom surface 203 on its way to the terminus of its journey through top surface 201. Bottom surface 203 extends out to the edge of an interior wall 204, the crest of which forms a bottom rim 205 beset with a plurality of convex nodes 206 which facilitate additional stability between interlocking branding inserts according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2C is an orthographic top view of the bottom of branding frame insert 200 including a cutting plane line represented by the line labeled Section A-A, according to an embodiment of the present invention. 2D is a sectional profile view of branding frame insert 200, taken along the cutting plane line labeled Section A-A in FIG. 2C according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0138] FIG. 3A is a perspective top view of a branding plate insert 300, as originally referenced in FIG. 1C, according to an embodiment of the present invention. In this view, a top surface 301 serves as a base for an extruded sample artwork 305, indicated here by dashed lines to serve as an illustrative guide for customization according to an embodiment of the present invention. In this view, sample artwork 305 may be extruded to a height that, when paired with sample artwork 207 in a corresponding interlocking branding frame insert 200, forms an optional combined branding insert 400 (detailed in FIG. 4B) which rises through the corresponding void of sample artwork 207 to form a unified surface according to an embodiment of the present invention. An exterior wall 302 is beset with a plurality of concave notches 304 which correspond with a plurality of matching convex nodes 206 and connects to a bottom surface 303 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3B is an orthographic top view of branding plate insert 300, including a cutting plane line represented by the line labeled Section B-B, according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3C is a sectional profile view of branding plate insert 300, taken along the cutting plane line labeled Section B-B in FIG. 3B according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0139] As previously referenced in FIG. 1C, FIG. 4A is a perspective top view of insert assembly 101 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In this view, branding frame insert 200 and branding plate insert 300 interlock to inform an assembly of an optional combined branding insert 400 (detailed in FIG. 4B). FIG. 4B is a perspective top view of an optional combined branding insert 400 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In this view, solid lines indicate the visible bounds of branding frame insert 200 and dashed lines indicate the corresponding sample artwork 305 which interlock to inform an assembly of combined branding insert 400 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4C is an orthographic top view of combined branding insert 400 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In this view, as indicated in FIG. 4A, solid lines indicate the visible bounds of branding frame insert 200 and dashed line indicate the visible portion of branding plate insert 300, including a cutting plane line represented by the line labeled Section C-C, according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4D is a sectional profile view of combined branding insert 400, taken along the cutting plane line labeled Section C-C in FIG. 4B according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0140] FIG. 5A, as originally referenced in FIG. 1C, is a perspective top view of an upper grinding element 500 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In this view, a top surface 501 contains an optional branding insert slot 504 for the inclusion of optional combined branding insert 400 indicated by dashed lines according to an embodiment of the present invention. In another embodiment, upper grinding element 500 may be devoid of such an optional branding insert slot. Top surface 501 extends to the edge of an exterior wall 502 with a retention base 506 further below, upon which an exterior primary teeth ring 505 is set. The combined surfaces of top surface 501 and exterior wall 502 are configured to co-operatively form an ergonomic grip for facilitating manual rotation of upper grinding element 500 thereby functioning as a hand rotor according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5B is a perspective top view of the underside of grinding element 500 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In this view, a plurality of primary and secondary teeth rings are arranged in concentric, alternating fashion according to an embodiment of the present invention. A bottom surface 503 serves as a base upon which retention base 506 is constructed according to an embodiment of the present invention. Set within retention base 506, an outer primary teeth ring 505 is arranged around the outside of an outer secondary teeth ring 510 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Further inward, an inner primary teeth ring 507 is arranged around the outside of a middle ring of secondary teeth 508 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the center, an inner secondary teeth ring 509 is arranged around the outside of a central column 511 which contains within it a magnet slot 512 according to an embodiment of the present invention. All of the features mentioned in FIG. 5B are according to an embodiment of the present invention. Furthermore, the present invention includes a plurality of primary and secondary teeth rings, however, the exact number of which is variable and not limited to any specific quantity. This plurality is meant to encompass a range of quantities without being restricted to a predetermined number of said primary and secondary teeth rings. FIG. 5C is an orthographic top view of the bottom of upper grinding element 500, including a cutting plane line represented by the line labeled Section D-D, according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5D is a sectional profile view of upper grinding element 500, taken along the cutting plane line labeled Section D-D in FIG. 5C, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0141] As previously referenced in FIG. 1C, FIG. 6A is a perspective top view of branded upper grinding element assembly 102 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In this view, optional combined branding insert 400 is set into upper grinding element 500 comprising branded upper grinding assembly 102. FIG. 6B is a perspective top view of a branded upper grinding element 600 according to an embodiment of the present invention wherein solid lines indicate the visible boundaries of branding frame insert 200 and upper grinding element 500. Dashed lines represent the hidden portions of branding plate insert 300, with the exception of sample artwork 305 which uses dashed lines to serve as a visual guide for customization according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6C is an orthographic top view of branded upper grinding element 600, wherein solid lines indicate the visible boundaries of branding frame insert 200 and upper grinding element 500. Dashed lines represent the hidden portions of branding plate insert 300, with the exception of sample artwork 305 which uses dashed lines to serve as a visual guide for customization according to an embodiment of the present invention. Additionally included in this view is a cutting plane line labeled Section E-E, according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6D is a sectional profile view of branded upper grinding element 600 taken along the cutting plane line labeled Section E-E in FIG. 6C, showing the collectively interlocked contents branding frame insert 200, branding plate insert 300, and upper grinding element 500 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0142] As originally referenced in FIG. 1C, FIG. 7A is a perspective top view of a lower grinding element 700 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In this view, a top surface 701 and a bottom surface 703 are joined by an exterior wall 702. Through these collective surfaces, a plurality of rings of apertures with alternating primary and secondary teeth rings arranged in concentric and alternating fashion according to an embodiment of the present invention. Additionally in this view, set within an outer ring of apertures 704, an outer secondary teeth ring 706 is arranged around the outside of an outer primary teeth ring 705 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Further inward, a middle ring of apertures 710 is arranged around the outside of a middle secondary teeth ring 708 and within that exist an inner primary teeth ring 707 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the center, an inner ring of apertures 711 surrounds an inner secondary teeth ring 709 which itself surrounds a magnet slot 712 according to an embodiment of the present invention. All of the features of FIG. 7A are according to an embodiment of the present invention. Furthermore, the present invention includes a plurality of rings of apertures as well as primary and secondary teeth rings, however, the exact number of which is variable and not limited to any specific quantity. This plurality is meant to encompass a range of quantities without being restricted to a predetermined number of said primary and secondary teeth rings. FIG. 7B is an orthographic top view of lower grinding element 700 including a cutting plane line represented by the line labeled Section F-F according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7C is a sectional profile view of lower grinding element 700 taken along the cutting plane line labeled Section F-F in FIG. 7B, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0143] FIG. 8A is a perspective top view of a grinding chamber shell 800 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In this view, a top surface 801 is joined to a bottom surface 803 by an exterior wall 802. On the opposite side of exterior wall 802, an interior wall 804 leads to a retention ring 805, and finally to an interior female thread 806. All of the features mentioned in FIG. 8A are according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8B is an orthographic top view of grinding chamber shell 800, including a cutting plane line represented by the line labeled Section G-G, according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8C is a sectional profile view of grinding chamber shell 800, taken along the cutting plane line labeled Section G-G in FIG. 8B, wherein dashed lines indicate a hollow center according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0144] As previously referenced in FIG. 1C, FIG. 9A is a perspective top view of grinding chamber assembly 104 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In this view, lower grinding element 700 is set into grinding chamber shell 800 comprising grinding chamber assembly 104. FIG. 9B is a perspective top view of a grinding chamber base 900 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9C is an orthographic top view of grinding chamber base 900, wherein dashed lines represent hidden retention ring 805 upon which lower grinding element 700 rests, including a cutting plane line represented by the line labeled Section H-H, according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9D is a sectional profile view of grinding chamber base 900 taken along the cutting plane line labeled Section H-H in FIG. 9C according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0145] FIG. 10A, as originally referenced in FIG. 1C, is a perspective top view of dual action grinding mechanism assembly 103 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In this view, upper grinding element 500 and lower grinding element 700 combine to comprise grinding chamber assembly 104. FIG. 10B is a sectional perspective profile view of upper grinding element 500 and lower grinding element 700 combined to inform an assembly of a dual action grinding mechanism 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In this view, outer primary teeth ring 505 and inner primary teeth ring 507 of upper grinding element 500 slidably engage at the edges with corresponding outer primary teeth ring 705 and inner primary teeth ring 707 of lower grinding element 700 respectively, in an intermeshing fashion, functioning as the first action of dual action grinding mechanism 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Further, outer secondary teeth ring 706 and middle secondary teeth ring 708 engage the upper slope of outer primary teeth ring 505 and inner primary teeth ring 507 in a pulverizing motion according to an embodiment of the present invention. Similarly, outer secondary teeth ring 510 and middle secondary teeth ring 509 engage the upper slope of outer primary teeth ring 705 and inner primary teeth ring 707 in a pulverizing motion according to an embodiment of the present invention. This pulverization interaction between corresponding secondary teeth rings and primary teeth rings functions as the second action of dual action grinding mechanism 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention. All of the features described in FIG. 10A are according to an embodiment of the present invention. Furthermore, the present invention includes a plurality of primary and secondary teeth rings, however, the exact number of which is variable and not limited to any specific quantity. This plurality is meant to encompass a range of quantities without being restricted to a predetermined number of said primary and secondary teeth rings. FIG. 10C is a composite sectional profile view combining Section D-D of FIG. 5D and Section F-F of FIG. 7C to inform assembly of dual action grinding mechanism 1000, wherein details of engagement between previously mentioned features may be examined further. A call-out circle connecting to a window titled Detail A features a close-up view of a feature of dual action grinding mechanism 1000 wherein an example is shown concerning outer primary teeth ring 705 and retention base 506 come to rest with intentional space between the engagement surfaces to protect them from wear and vertical shock as demonstrated in this view according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the next call-out circle connecting to a window titled Detail B, a close-up view of a feature of dual action grinding mechanism 1000 wherein an example is shown concerning the intermeshing relationship between outer secondary teeth ring 706 and outer primary teeth ring 505 further demonstrating the secondary action referenced in FIG. 10B according to an embodiment of the present invention. In a final call-out circle connecting to a window titled Detail C, a close-up view of a feature of dual action grinding mechanism 1000 wherein an example is shown concerning the intermeshing relationship between inner primary teeth ring 707 and inner primary teeth ring 507 further demonstrating the primary action referenced in FIG. 10A according to an embodiment of the present invention. All of the features of FIG. 10C are according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0146] FIG. 11A is a perspective top view of a screen insert 1100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11B is an orthographic top view of screen insert 1100 upon which a call-out circle is placed and connected to a detail window. In this close-up view, a plurality of horizontal slats 1104 are attached to an adjoining ring top surface 1101 and an exterior wall 1102 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Additionally in this view, a cutting plane line is shown represented by the line labeled Section I-I according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11C is a sectional profile view of screen insert 1100 taken along the cutting plane line labeled Section I-I in FIG. 11B according to an embodiment of the present invention and features a call-out circle connecting to a detail window. In this close-up view, a plurality of vertical slats 1105 is seen attached laterally to the underside of horizontal slats 1104 and vertically to an adjoining ring bottom surface 1103 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The crossing of horizontal slats 1104 and vertical slats 1105 creates a plurality of voids 1106 which are formed by the resulting spaces and acts as a sieve according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0147] FIG. 12A is a perspective top view of a storage chamber shell 1200 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In this view, an exterior male thread 1207, acting as an attachment mechanism to secure storage chamber shell 1200 to a trichome chamber 1400, is affixed to a top surface 1201 which is joined to a bottom surface 1203 by an exterior wall 1202 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Opposite exterior wall 1202, an interior wall 1204 contains a retention ring 1205, and further below, an interior female thread 1206 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12B is an orthographic top view of storage chamber shell 1200 including a cutting plane line represented by the line labeled Section J-J according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12C is a sectional profile view of storage chamber shell 1200, taken along the cutting plane line labeled Section J-J in FIG. 12B, wherein dashed lines indicate a hollow center according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0148] FIG. 13A, as originally referenced in FIG. 1C, is a perspective top view of storage chamber assembly 105 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In this view, screen insert 1100 is set into storage chamber shell 1200 comprising storage chamber assembly 105. FIG. 13B is a perspective top view of a storage chamber base 1300 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 13C is an orthographic top view of storage chamber base 1300, wherein dashed lines represent hidden retention ring 1205 upon which screen insert 1100 rests, including a cutting plane line represented by the line labeled Section K-K according to an embodiment of the present invention. A detail window with a close-up view has been included for greater comprehension. FIG. 13D is a sectional profile view of storage chamber base 1300, taken along the cutting plane line labeled Section K-K in FIG. 13C according to an embodiment of the present invention. A detail window with a close-up view has been included for greater comprehension.
[0149] FIG. 14A is a perspective top view of a trichome chamber 1400 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In this view, an exterior male thread 1407 acting as an attachment mechanism to secure trichome chamber 1400 to storage chamber shell 1200 is affixed to a top surface 1401 which is joined to a bottom surface 1403 by an exterior wall 1402 according to an embodiment of the present invention. On the opposite side of exterior male thread 1407, an interior wall 1404 ends at an interior floor 1405 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 14B is a perspective view of the top of the underside of trichome chamber 1400 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In this view, bottom surface 1403 contains an optional QR code insert slot 1406 is indicated by a dashed line according to an embodiment of the present invention. In another embodiment, trichome chamber 1400 may be devoid of such an optional QR code insert slot. FIG. 14C is an orthographic top view of trichome chamber 1400, including a cutting plane line represented by the line labeled Section L-L, according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 14D is a sectional profile view of trichome chamber 1400, taken along the cutting plane line labeled Section L-L in FIG. 14C according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0150] FIG. 15A is a perspective top view of an optional QR code insert 1500, wherein dashed lines act as a visual example of customization according to an embodiment of the present invention. In this view, an exterior wall 1502 connects a bottom surface 1503 to a top surface 1501 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Set into top surface 1501, a sample QR code 1504 integrates a three-dimensional method of rendering fiducial markers by extruding positive shapes usually indicated by white coloring and voiding negative shapes usually indicated by black coloring on traditional flat QR codes, enabling optional QR code insert 1500 to function identically to a two-dimensional QR code according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 15B is an orthographic top view of QR code insert 1500, wherein dashed lines function as a visual example of customization, and which includes a cutting plane line represented by the line labeled Section M-M according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 15C is a sectional profile view of QR code insert 1500, taken along the cutting plane line labeled Section M-M in FIG. 15B according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0151] FIG. 16A, as originally referenced in FIG. 1C, is a perspective top view of branded trichome chamber assembly 106 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In this view, optional QR code insert 1500 is set into trichome chamber 1400 comprising branded trichome chamber assembly 106. FIG. 16B is a perspective view of the bottom of a branded trichome chamber 1600. In this view, the outermost dashed line represents optional QR code insert slot 1406 and the remaining dashed lines indicate a visual example of customization according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 16C is an orthographic top view of the bottom of branded trichome chamber 1600, wherein the outermost dashed line represents optional QR code insert slot 1406 and the remaining dashed lines indicate a visual example of customization according to an embodiment of the present invention. Included in this view is a cutting plane line represented by the line labeled Section N-N according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 16D is a sectional profile view of branded trichome chamber 1600, taken along the cutting plane line labeled Section N-N in FIG. 16C according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0152] It will be apparent to one with skill in the art that the novel aspects of the invention may be provided using some, or all, of the mentioned features and components without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. It will also be apparent to the skilled artisan that the embodiments described above are specific examples of a broader invention which may have greater scope than any of the singular descriptions taught. There may be many alterations made in the descriptions without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.
