SMOKING ARTICULATION USING A RETAINING TOPPER FOR CONTAINING HERBAL MATERIALS AND METHOD OF USING SAME

Abstract

A smoking articulation using retaining topper for containing herbal materials includes a dried herbal material and a smoking paper for rolling the dried herbal material into conically shaped articulation. A topper is then configured at a wide end of the articulation and folded for preventing the escape of herbal materials from the articulation. The invention further includes method for forming a smoking articulation that includes rolling a dried herbal material into a trapezoidal shaped wrapping paper to form a conical articulation. A topper is then over the articulation and the topper moved to a wide end of the articulation. The topper is then folded or twisted over the end of the articulation so to contain all the herbal material therein.

Claims

1. A smoking articulation comprising: a dried herbal material; a smoking paper for rolling the dried herbal material into conically shaped articulation; a topper configured at a wide end of the articulation for preventing the escape of herbal materials from the articulation.

2. A smoking articulation as in claim 1, where the topper is folded at the end of the articulation for achieving a tight fit.

3. A smoking articulation, as in claim 1, wherein the topper is flavored to enhance the smoking experience.

4. A method for forming a smoking articulation comprising the steps of: rolling a dried herbal material into a trapezoidal shaped wrapping paper to form a conical articulation; configuring a topper over a narrow end of the articulation; moving the topper to a wide end of the articulation; and folding the topper over the end of the articulation so to contain all the herbal material therein.

5. A method for forming a smoking articulation as in claim 4, where the topper is flavored to enhance the smoking experience.

6. A smoking articulation for use in smoking a dried herbal material comprising: a topper having both a wide end and narrow end for preventing the escape of the herbal material from the articulation; and wherein the topper slips over a rolled smoking paper, having a wide end and a narrow end, filled with dried herbal material, so the topper retains the dried herbal material within the wide end of the smoking articulation.

7. A smoking articulation as in claim 6, wherein the topper has a truncated conical shape.

8. A smoking articulation as in claim 6, wherein the topper is flavored to enhance the smoking experience.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0003] The accompanying figures, where like reference numerals refer to identical or functionally similar elements throughout the separate views and which together with the detailed description below are incorporated in and form part of the specification, serve to further illustrate various embodiments and to explain various principles and advantages all in accordance with the present invention.

[0004] FIG. 1A is an exploded view illustrating dried herbal material rolled in rolling paper where a topper cap is positioned at the side of the articulation before final assembly.

[0005] FIG. 1B is perspective view illustrating the positioning of the topper over the rolled articulation.

[0006] FIG. 1C is a perspective view illustrating the topper moved to the wide end of the articulation.

[0007] FIG. 1D is a perspective view illustrating the topper twisting over the top of the articulation

[0008] FIG. 1E is a perspective view illustrating the topper twisted to a final position over the end of the articulation so to contain the dried herbal flower therein

[0009] Skilled artisans will appreciate that elements in the figures are illustrated for simplicity and clarity and have not necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of some of the elements in the figures may be exaggerated relative to other elements to help to improve understanding of embodiments of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0010] Before describing in detail embodiments that are in accordance with the present invention, it should be observed that the embodiments reside primarily in combinations of method steps and apparatus components related to a smoking articulation using a retaining topper for containing herbal materials and a method of using same. Accordingly, the components and method steps have been represented where appropriate by conventional symbols in the drawings, showing only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present invention so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the description herein.

[0011] In this document, relational terms such as first and second, top and bottom, and the like may be used solely to distinguish one entity or action from another entity or action without necessarily requiring or implying any actual such relationship or order between such entities or actions. The terms comprises, comprising, or any other variation thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements does not include only those elements but may include other elements not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus. An element proceeded by comprises . . . a does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises the element.

[0012] FIG. 1A is an exploded view illustrating hemp rolling paper, dried herbal flower and topper cap used to contain herbal materials with an articulation in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. With regard to FIG. 1A, the articulation 100a includes a paper wrapper 101 made of hemp, combustible organic materials or the like. The paper is pliable allowing it to be easily rolled and manipulated. As seen in FIG. 1A, the wrapper 101 may be trapezoidal shaped when flat so that it can be rolled into a cone having a narrow end and wide end. A dried flower or other herbal materials 103 used for smoking is placed onto the wrapper 101 where it can be rolled into a longitudinal shape. A glue can be used with the wrapper 101 to hold the wrapper shut once rolled. The invention includes an end cap or topper 105 used that is configured at the wide end of the cone. As described herein, the topper 105 may be further twisted to retain the herbal materials within the finally assembled articulation. In alternative embodiments, the topper 105 may be infused with aromatic scents and/or flavors so that the smoking experience is further enhanced.

[0013] FIG. 1B is a perspective view illustrating the articulation 100b where the wrapper 101 is rolled into a conical shape with the herbal materials therein. The topper 105 is moved into a position where it be placed over the narrow end 107 of the cone and moved upwardly toward the wide end 109. The topper 105 has a truncated conical shape having a narrow end and wide end.

[0014] FIG. 1C is a perspective view illustrating the articulation showing where the topper has been moved to the top or lit end of the articulation. The topper 105 is sized to frictionally engage with the rolled wrapper 101 when at the top of the articulation so to have a firm hold. Thus, the wide end is placed forward over the articulation and moved to a position over the wide or lit end of the rolled wrapper 101.

[0015] FIG. 1D is a perspective view illustrating the articulation where the topper is uniquely folded and/or twisted to make a tighter grip over the wide end 109 of the articulation. Those skilled in the art will recognize that twisting the topper 105 work to frictionally engage the topper 105 with the rolled paper 101.

[0016] FIG. 1E is a perspective view illustrating the articulation with the topper twisted over the top of the articulation in its finally assembled form to contain the dried herbal material therein. The twisted topper 105 includes a paper stub 107 that points forward.

[0017] Thus, the present invention is a smoking assembly and method where herbal material are rolled into a smoking wrapping paper to form an articulation. A topper is used at one end of the articulation that can be twisted to prevent the escape of herbal materials from within the articulation.

[0018] In the foregoing specification, specific embodiments of the present invention have been described. However, one of ordinary skill in the art appreciates that various modifications and changes can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention as set forth in the claims below. Accordingly, the specification and figures are to be regarded in an illustrative rather than a restrictive sense, and all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of present invention. The benefits, advantages, solutions to problems, and any element(s) that may cause any benefit, advantage, or solution to occur or become more pronounced are not to be construed as a critical, required, or essential features or elements of any or all the claims. The invention is defined solely by the appended claims including any amendments made during the pendency of this application and all equivalents of those claims as issued.