US4327748A
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Smoking device holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-01-19
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Granted: 1982-05-04
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Expires: 2001-01-19
Abstract
Abstract A smoking device holder includes a device receiver secured to a smoking mouthpiece with a hand-operated valve located within the smoking device receiver for the purpose of controlling smoking by adjusting, reducing, or eliminating the smoke consumed by the smoker.
Inventors
- 👤 George F. Divis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 09:10
CPC Classifications
A; A24; A24F; A24F13/00; A24F13/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
A smoking device holder for controlling an amount of smoke received by a smoker comprising: a. a smoking device receiver secured to a smoking mouthpiece; b. a device receiving means at a first end of said smoking device receiver; c. a device holding means in said first end; d. a mouthpiece receiving end at a second end of said smoking device receiver secured to and mating with said mouthpiece; e. a valve means between said first end and said second end; f. a mixing chamber for the mixing of smoke and air within said smoking device receiver and between said first end and said valve means; g. an adjusting means for said valve means; h. at least one transverse air means in said smoking device receiver between said valve means and said first end; i. said air means communicating with said mixing chamber; and j. said valve means being capable of partially or completely closing said smoking device receiver.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
A smoking device holder for controlling an amount of smoke received by a smoker comprising: a. a smoking device receiver secured to a smoking mouthpiece; b. a device receiving means at a first end of said smoking device receiver; c. a device holding means in said first end; d. a mouthpiece receiving end at a second end of said smoking device receiver secured to and mating with said mouthpiece; e. a valve means between said first end and said second end; f. a mixing chamber for the mixing of smoke and air within said smoking device receiver and between said first end and said valve means; g. an adjusting means for said valve means; h. at least one transverse air means in said smoking device receiver between said valve means and said first end; i. said air means communicating with said mixing chamber; and j. said valve means being capable of partially or completely closing said smoking device receiver.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
The smoking device holder of claim 1 wherein: a. said valve means is partially rotatable within said smoking device receiver; b. a marking means for indicating an open position, a closed position, and a partially closed position for said valve on said adjusting means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The smoking device holder of claim 2 wherein said marking means cooperates with at least one indicium on said smoking device receiver to indicate the position of said valve means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The smoking device holder of claim 3 wherein said indicia include a closed position indicium, an open position indicium, and at least one intermediate indicium.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
The smoking device holder of claim 5 wherein a mixture receiving chamber is within said smoking device holder and between said valve means and said mouthpiece, and said valve means controls the amount of smoke and air passing into said mixture receiving chamber.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The smoking device receiver of claim 5 wherein said adjusting means is a knob and said marking means is a notch on said knob.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
The smoking device holder of claim 6 wherein a valve mounting rod is secured within said smoking device receiver at a knob mounting rod aperture and a base mounting aperture diametrically opposed to to said knob mounting rod aperture.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The smoking device holder of claim 7 wherein said valve is secured to said valve mounting rod.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The smoking device holder of claim 8 wherein said knob is secured to said valve mounting rod adjacent said knob mounting aperture.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
The smoking device holder of claim 9 wherein said device holding means is adapted to receive a cigarette.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1985-05-03 | 1985-11-02 | 1986-05-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-05-03 | 1989-11-02 | 1990-05-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-05-03 | 1993-11-02 | 1994-05-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |