Packing Device for Smoking Cones

The present invention relates generally to the field of smoking paraphernalia. More specifically, the present invention is a packing device for smoking cones.

Cannabis, used for medicinal purposes, and tobacco may be purchased in a pre-rolled form. However, many individuals prefer to personalize the amount of cannabis or tobacco that they are smoking. One option for those individuals is to use rolling paper so that they are able to adjust the amount of tobacco or cannabis that they are smoking.

Using rolling paper may prove to be difficult, however, particularly for a novice. The rolling papers tend to be small, requiring a fair amount of dexterity, time, and patience on the part of the user. A more convenient rolling option is a pre-rolled cone. A pre-rolled cone is rolling paper that has already been rolled into the shape of a cone and is ready for filling with tobacco, cannabis, or any other smokable herb.

Whether an individual is manually rolling smoking paper into a cone shape or is using a pre-rolled cone, there still remains the task of packing the cone with tobacco, cannabis, or another smokable herb. In order to pack the cone, a person may use a rolling tray (or plate) to hold the tobacco, cannabis, or other herbs. The person may form a line of tobacco, cannabis, or other herbs on the rolling tray, then use their fingers or a poker to push a small amount of the tobacco, cannabis, or other herbs from the rolling tray into the smoking cone. After that small amount of tobacco, cannabis, or other herbs is inside the smoking cone, the user may tap the bottom of the cone onto the rolling tray and use a poker to push the tobacco, cannabis, or other herbs down into the cone. The user will likely then repeat this process until the cone is packed as tightly as the user desires.

A drawback of the cone packing process is that it can be messy. It is also difficult to be discrete if a person has to carry all of the packing paraphernalia around on their person. Therefore, a need exists for a device for packing smoking cones that is easy to use, less messy, and that is small enough to be discretely carried.

The present disclosure provides for a packing device for manually rolled or pre-rolled smoking cones. Other benefits and advantages will become clear from the disclosure provided herein and those advantages provided are for illustration. The statements in this section merely provide the background related to the present disclosure and do not constitute prior art.

This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the DESCRIPTION OF THE DISCLOSURE. This summary is not intended to identify key features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.

In accordance with one or more embodiments, a packing device for smoking cones is disclosed. The packing device for smoking cones comprises: a body configured to hold multiple smoking cones therein; a scooper slidably coupled to the body; and a removable poker stored within the body.

In accordance with one or more embodiments of the present invention, a packing device for smoking cones is disclosed. The packing device for smoking cones comprises: a body comprising: an open top end; an open bottom end positioned opposite from the open top end; an enclosed center positioned between the open top end and the open bottom end; two tapered channels passing through the enclosed center, each of the two tapered channels being configured to hold a smoking cone therein; and a tapered center channel that passes through a portion of the enclosed center and that is positioned in an opposing orientation between the two tapered channels; a scooper slidably coupled to the body; and a removable poker stored within the tapered center channel.

In accordance with one or more embodiments of the present invention, a packing device for smoking cones is disclosed. The packing device for smoking cones comprises: a body comprising: an open top end; an open bottom end positioned opposite from the open top end; an enclosed center positioned between the open top end and the open bottom end; two tapered channels passing through the enclosed center, each of the two tapered channels being configured to hold a smoking cone therein; and a tapered center channel that passes through a portion of the enclosed center and that is positioned in an opposing orientation between the two tapered channels; a top cap removably coupled to the open top end of the body; a first gasket coupled about a neck of the top cap, the first gasket being configured to create a friction fit between the top cap and the open top end of the body of the packing device; a bottom cap removably coupled to the open bottom end of the body; a second gasket coupled about a neck of the bottom cap, the second gasket being configured to create a friction fit between the bottom cap and the open bottom end of the body of the packing device; two cylindrical plugs, each cylindrical plug being configured to be inserted into a circular open top end of one of the two tapered channels; a scooper slidably coupled to the body; and a removable poker stored within the tapered center channel.

The description set forth below in connection with the appended drawings is intended as a description of exemplary embodiments of the disclosure and is not intended to represent the only forms in which the present disclosure may be constructed and/or utilized. The description sets forth the functions and the sequence of blocks for constructing and operating the disclosure in connection with the illustrated embodiments. It is to be understood, however, that the same or equivalent functions and sequences may be accomplished by different embodiments that are also intended to be encompassed within the spirit and scope of this disclosure.

Smoking cones are used to hold tobacco, cannabis, or other herbs. Smoking cones may be rolled manually with rolling paper. For convenience, smoking cones may also be pre-rolled. Smoking cones, whether rolled manually or pre-rolled, may therefore appear in various sizes. The typical length of a smoking cone may range between 70 mm-140 mm. Smoking cones may be used with or without a filter tip. One example of a pre-rolled smoking cone may be about 70 mm in length, which may include a 24 mm filter tip. For illustrative purposes, a 70 mm long smoking cone may hold between 0.25 g-0.50 g of tobacco, cannabis, or other smokable herbs while a 140 mm long smoking cone may hold up to about 2.25 g of tobacco, cannabis, or other smokable herbs.

together disclose a packing devicefor smoking cones. More particularly, this disclosure describes a packing devicethat may be used to scoop dried tobacco, cannabis, or other smokable herbs; to fill multiple smoking conessimultaneously; to pack the dried tobacco, cannabis, or other herbs into the smoking conesas tightly as the user desires; and to serve as a protective carrying case for packed smoking cones. The packing devicemay be made of hard plastic or other suitable material so that the packed smoking conescontained within may be protected from tearing, deforming, or spilling. The packing deviceis also compact which allows for convenient and discrete portability. The packing devicealso provides a tight seal to help minimize the aroma emitted from the dried tobacco, cannabis, or other herbs contained within the packing device. In its simplest form, the packing devicefor smoking conescomprises: a bodyfor holding multiple smoking cones; a scooperfor scooping the dried tobacco, cannabis, or other herbs into the smoking cones; and a pokerfor packing the dried tobacco, cannabis, or other herbs into the smoking cones.

Referring to, the packing devicehas an elongated body. The bodyhas an open top end, an open bottom end, and an enclosed center. The enclosed centerof the bodydefines two tapered channelsthat extend from the open top endof the body, pass through the enclosed centerof the body, and extend to the open bottom endof the body. It should be clearly understood that although only two tapered channelsare shown, substantial benefit may still be derived from the enclosed centerof the bodydefining less than two or more than two tapered channels. Each of the tapered channelshas a circular open top endthat is contiguous with the open top endof the body. Each of the tapered channelsalso has a circular open bottom endthat is contiguous with the open bottom endof the body. The diameter of each of the circular open top endsof the tapered channelsis larger than the diameter of each of the circular open bottom endsof the tapered channels. The length of the tapered channelsmay vary. The tapered channelsmay have a length configured to hold a smoking conethat is between 70 mm-140 mm long.

The centerof the bodyalso defines a center channelthat is positioned between the two tapered channels. The center channelmay be tapered, but it should be clearly understood that substantial benefit may also be derived from a center channelthat is straight with a constant diameter; i.e. not tapered. The center channelhas a circular open bottom endthat is contiguous with the open bottom endof the bodyand a circular closed top end. The center channelextends from the open bottom endof the body, passes through a portion of the centerof the body, and terminates within the centerof the body. The center channeldoes not extend through to the open top endof the body. If the center channelis tapered, the diameter of the circular open bottom endof the center channelis larger than the diameter of the circular closed top endof the center channel. Furthermore, if the center channelis tapered, the center channelis positioned in an opposing orientation with respect to the tapered channels; i.e. the narrower circular closed top endof the center channelis positioned proximate the wider circular open top endsof the tapered channels. This alternating in the positioning of the tapered channelsand the center channelwould help to minimize the size of the bodyrequired to accommodate the tapered channelsand the center channelwithin it. If the center channelis not tapered, the diameter of the circular open bottom endof the center channelis equal to the diameter of the circular closed top endof the center channel.

The bodyof the packing devicemay have one or more indentations,formed therein. An indentationmay appear on the front outer surfaceof the bodyand an indentationmay also appear on the rear outer surfaceof the body. The indentations,may extend along the entire lengths of the outer surfaces,of the bodyas shown. It should be clearly understood that substantial benefit may still be derived if the indentations,extend only along a portion of the lengths of the outer surfaces,of the body. The indentations,may help a user to maintain a good grip on the packing device. It should also be clearly understood that substantial benefit may still be derived from the outer surfaces,of the bodynot having any indentations,formed therein.

The packing devicemay also have two cylindrical plugs, one cylindrical plugfor each tapered channel. While it is preferred that the packing devicehave cylindrical plugs, it should be clearly understood that substantial benefit may still be derived from a packing devicethat does not have cylindrical plugs. In the embodiments where the packing devicedoes have cylindrical plugs, the cylindrical plugshelp to close off the tapered channelsand help to prevent the tobacco, cannabis, or other smokable herbs from falling out of the open top endsof the packed smoking conesthat are held within the tapered channels. The cylindrical plugsalso help to minimize any odors emitted from the tobacco, cannabis, or other smokable herbs. The cylindrical plugsmay be made of silicone, rubber, or other suitable material. Each cylindrical plughas a cylindrical bodyand a tabextending upwardly and perpendicularly from the cylindrical body. The outer diameter of the cylindrical bodyof a cylindrical plugis configured to be friction fit within the circular open top endof a tapered channel. The gradually narrowing diameter of the tapered channelprevents the cylindrical plugfrom descending into and getting stuck within the tapered channel. A user may grip or take hold of the tabof the cylindrical plugto insert the cylindrical pluginto the tapered channeland to remove the cylindrical plugfrom the tapered channel.

The bodyalso has two opposing side outer surfaces, each side outer surfacedefining an elongated groovetherein. Each elongated grooveis positioned near the top endof the bodyand extends along a portion of the length of the bodytoward the bottom endof the body. Each elongated groovemay terminate near a midpoint of the length of the side outer surfaceof the body.

Referring to, the packing devicefurther comprises a scooperthat is slidably coupled to the body. The scooperhas a front wall, a rear wall, and two opposing side walls; together, the front wall, rear wall, and side wallsdefine an open top end, an open bottom end, and an open centerof the scooper. The open centeris configured to receive the bodytherethrough and to allow the scooperto side back and forth along a portion of the length of the body. As shown, the length of the front wallis shorter than the length of the rear wall. This configuration, along with the two side walls, allows the scooperto easily scoop up, hold, and slide the dried tobacco, cannabis, or other smokable herbs into the tapered channelsin the centerof the body.

The interior surfaceof each of the two opposing side wallsof the scooperdefines an elongated projection(i.e. tongue) that extends along a portion of the length of the side wall. The two elongated projectionson the interior surfacesof the opposing side wallsof the scoopermate with the corresponding elongated grooveson the two opposing side outer surfacesof the body, thus creating a tongue and groove connection. This tongue and groove connection allows the scooperto be slid outwardly and away from the body(shown in) so that the scooperis in an open and deployed position. Conversely, the tongue and groove connection allows the scooperto be slid inwardly toward the body(shown in) so that the scooperis in a closed and stored position.

The outer surfaceof the front wallof the scoopermay have an indentationformed therein. An indentationmay appear on the outer surfaceof the front wallof the scooperand an indentationmay also appear on the outer surfaceof the rear wallof the scooper. The indentationmay extend along only a portion of the length of the front wallof the scooper. It should be clearly understood that substantial benefit may still be derived if the indentationextends along the entire length of the front wallof the scooper. The indentationon the outer surfaceof the front wallof the scoopermay align with the indentationon the front outer surfaceof the body. The indentationon the outer surfaceof the front wallof the scoopermay help a user to slide the scooperoutwardly and inwardly between a deployed position and a stored position. It should also be clearly understood that substantial benefit may still be derived if the outer surfaces,of the scooperdid not have any indentations,formed therein.

The packing devicemay also have a top capremovably coupled to the body, wherein the top caphelps to secure the packing devicein a closed position. The top caphas a solid top portion. The shape of the solid top portioncorresponds and aligns with the shape of the open top endof the bodyof the packing device; i.e. an outer perimeterof the solid top portionof the top capis identical to the outer perimeterof the open top endof the bodyof the packing device. The top capalso has a neckthat extends downwardly and perpendicularly from an interior surfaceof the solid top portionof the top cap. The shape of the neckof the top capcorresponds to the shape of the open top endof the bodyof the packing device, but the size of the neckof the top capis smaller than the open top endof the body. The top capalso has a flangeformed at the open endof the neck, positioned opposite from the solid top portionof the top cap. A gasketis positioned around the neckof the top capand above the flangeof the top cap; the flangeholds the gasketin place around the neckof the of the top cap. The gasketmay be made of silicone, rubber, or any other suitable material. Overall, the top capis configured so that its neckand gasketmay be inserted into the open top endof the bodycreating a friction fit between the top capand the open top endof the bodyof the packing device. When the top capis coupled to the open top endof the bodyof the packing device, the neckof the top capis also configured to surround the cylindrical plugsthat are inserted into the open top endsof the tapered channels. The top caphelps to minimize any odors emitted from the tobacco, cannabis, or other smokable herbs stored within the packing device.

Referring to, the packing devicemay have a bottom capand poker. The bottom capis removably coupled to the bodyof the packing deviceand helps to secure the packing devicein a closed position. The bottom capalso helps to minimize any odors emitted from the tobacco, cannabis, or other smokable herbs stored within the packing device. The pokerhas an elongated body, a proximal end, and a distal end. To store the pokerwithin the packing device, the distal endof the pokeris inserted into the center channelof the bodyof the packing device. The pokermay have a tapered elongated body, with a wider proximal endand a narrower distal end, that would be configured to fit within a corresponding tapered center channelwithin the bodyof the packing device. Alternatively, the pokermay have an elongated bodyof uniform width, that would be configured to fit within a corresponding straight center channelof the bodyof the packing device.

As shown in, the bottom caphas a solid bottom portion. According to one embodiment, where the pokeris removably coupled to the bottom cap, the interior surfaceof the solid bottom portionof the bottom capmay define an aperturethat is configured to receive the proximal endof the pokerand that is sized to create a friction fit between the inner surface of the apertureand the proximal endof the poker. According to another embodiment, the pokermay be permanently coupled to the interior surfaceof the solid bottom portionof the bottom cap. And in another embodiment, as shown in, the pokermay have threadingformed on its elongated bodynear its proximal end. This threadingwould mate with corresponding threading (not shown) that is formed on the interior surface of the circular open bottom endof the center channelof the bodyof the packing device.

The shape of the solid bottom portionof the bottom capcorresponds and aligns with the shape of the open bottom endof the bodyof the packing device; i.e. an outer perimeterof the solid bottom portionof the bottom capis identical to the outer perimeterof the open bottom endof the bodyof the packing device. The bottom capalso has a neckthat extends upwardly and perpendicularly from the interior surfaceof the solid bottom portionof the bottom cap. The shape of the neckof the bottom capcorresponds to the shape of the open bottom endof the bodyof the packing device, but the size of the neckof the bottom capis smaller than the open bottom endof the bodyof the packing device. The bottom capalso has a flangeformed at the open endof the neck, positioned opposite from the solid bottom portionof the bottom cap. A gasketis positioned around the neckof the bottom capand below the flangeof the bottom cap; the flangeholds the gasketin place around the neckof the bottom cap. The gasketmay be made of silicone, rubber, or any other suitable material. Overall, the bottom capis configured so that the neckand gasketof the bottom capmay be inserted into the open bottom endof the bodyof the packing devicecreating a friction fit between the bottom capand the open bottom endof the body. When the bottom capis coupled to the open bottom endof the bodyof the packing device, the neckof the bottom capis also configured to surround the bottom endsof the smoking conesthat protrude from the circular open bottom endsof the tapered channels. The neckof the bottom capis also configured to surround the proximal endof the poker, whether the pokeris coupled to the circular open bottom endof the center channelor coupled to the interior surfaceof the solid bottom portionof the bottom cap.

A user may remove the top capfrom the open top endof the bodyof the packing device. The user may then take hold of the tabsof the cylindrical plugsand remove them from the circular open top endsof the tapered channels. A smoking cone, whether manually rolled or pre-rolled, may be inserted into each tapered channel, so that the bottom endsof the smoking conesare proximate the circular open bottom endsof the tapered channelsand the open top endsof the smoking conesare proximate the circular open top endsof the tapered channels.

The scoopermay be slid in an outward direction away from the bodyof the packing device. The scoopermay then be used to scoop up tobacco, cannabis, or other smokable herbs. The user will hold the packing devicevertically, allowing the tobacco, cannabis, or other smokable herbs to fall downwardly into the open top endsof the smoking conesheld within the tapered channels. The user may then tap the bottom of the smoking device(i.e. the bottom capthat is coupled to the body) onto the table or other solid surface to help pack the tobacco, cannabis, or other smokable herbs into the smoking cones.

If the user desires to pack the tobacco, cannabis, or other smokable herbs into the smoking conesmore tightly, the user may remove the bottom capfrom the open bottom endof the bodyof the packing deviceto reveal the poker. The pokermay then be slid out of the center channelof the bodyof the packing device. The user may then insert the distal endof the pokerinto the smoking conesto help push the tobacco, cannabis, or other smokable herbs further down into the smoking cones.

The user may repeat this process until the smoking conesare packed according to the user's preference. Once finished, the user may reinsert the pokerback into the center channelof the bodyof the packing deviceand reinsert the bottom capinto the open bottom endof the bodyof the packing device. The scoopermay be slid inwardly toward the bodyback into its stored position. The cylindrical plugsmay then be reinserted into the circular open top endsof the tapered channels and the top capmay be reinserted back into the open top endof the bodyof the packing device.

The foregoing description is provided to enable any person skilled in the relevant art to practice the various embodiments described herein. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the relevant art and generic principles defined herein may be applied to other embodiments. Thus, the claims are not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown and described herein, but are to be accorded the full scope consistent with the language of the claims, wherein reference to an element in the singular is not intended to mean “one and only one” unless specifically stated, but rather “one or more.” All structural and functional equivalents to the elements of the various embodiments described throughout this disclosure that are known or later come to be known to those of ordinary skill in the relevant art are expressly incorporated herein by reference and intended to be encompassed by the claims. Moreover, nothing disclosed herein is intended to be dedicated to the public regardless of whether such disclosure is explicitly recited in the claims.