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Respiration containment deviceRelated Patent Categories: Tobacco, Tobacco Users' Appliance, Device Used For SmokingRespiration containment device description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060107965, Respiration containment device. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This is a continuation in part of Ser. No. 60/631,069, filed on Nov. 24, 2004, and is also based on provisional application Ser. No. 60/631,069, filed on Nov. 24, 2004. STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT [0002] Not Applicable DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED APPENDIX [0003] Not Applicable BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0004] This invention relates generally to the field of smoking devices and more specifically to a respiration containment device suitable for applying heat to combust a material. [0005] Throughout recent history people have been smoking for religious ceremonies, medicinal purposes, social events, or for recreational reasons. The cigarette has been the most common choice of smoking such products for quite some time. The idea of a "safer cigarette" emerged as a generation that viewed smoking as being glamorous turned into a more health conscious and educated public; this public being aware of the side effects relating to smoking, but being more concerned with the second hand consequences to others. [0006] Second hand smoke is known to have a variety of poisonous or carcinogenous byproducts. In response to a major health threat, public areas have been banned of environmental smoke by eliminating smoking in those places altogether using the current prohibitions. Places that used to cater to, and thrive from, smokers have now been smattered with no-smoking signs. Smokers are ready to regain the freedom to smoke in public or private areas again, yet people do not want to suffer the second hand side effects. Consumers are ready for a device that will help to minimize environmental tobacco smoke, but they prefer a utility as small as possible. [0007] Now that the people are aware of the second hand problems associated with smoking, a new market has been created extending a use for a means of reducing second hand smoke from the smoking process, for those that so desire. A day has arrived where the public desires a device that is capable of virtually eliminating second hand smoke in private or public areas while potentially offering freedom to smoke in sensitive areas to those citizens that do smoke. The idea of a safer cigarette having the capacity to be small enough to be portable, yet being effective in its purpose, has been a goal for modern inventors for quite some time. A market now exists for a portable device able to virtually eliminate smoke odor, and substantially reduce carcinogens in public and private places for people who do and do not smoke, alike. [0008] There are vaporizers on the market that limit smoke, but not the odor. There are also a number of products on the market that will "cover up" the odor of second hand smoke through the use of sprays, for example. At the same time, there are a few products that offer the ability to minimize or "virtually eliminate" residual smoke odor. The idea of a safer cigarette has led to inventions primarily designed to readily accept tobacco formed into rods. This is an excellent concept for a design, offering many variants to claim as evidenced by the actual number of patents relating to this concept that are already filed. [0009] When referring to processing a combustible material, it is important to note the difference between the methods used in doing so. Although there are inventions that claim to vaporize a substance, yet another term can be used to accurately describe this process; "to vaporize" is sometimes used synonymously with "to volatilize." These terms are different from "to incinerate" in that vaporizing or volatilizing refers more to heating a combustible material to a point that is only hot enough to release desirable agents within that material, in the form of vapor; this is different from overheating to the point of burning or incinerating the combustible material, in that it creates less smoke particles, if executed properly. A very broad explanation might compare incinerating to burning and volatilization to cooking. Although it seems that less deleterious byproducts are produced when volatilizing compared to incineration, an undesirable odor, and amount of other byproducts, is still created and emitted to the surrounding environment. [0010] The aerosols that are now offered, although much more effective at creating a scent strong enough to disguise the smell of smoke, they have their own short comings. Throughout the years, methods of aerosol dispersal have become more advanced, chemicals or perfumes used have evolved, and the products themselves have become more cost effective. Although the resulting aroma is of a different nature than the originally offensive smell, it seems that the environmental carcinogens are not reduced or eliminated, leaving room for improvement. [0011] One improvement to minimizing this odor is to eliminate as much of the problem as possible. Considering that the problem stems from the physical attributes of the smoke, such as smoke particles, vapor, and odor, one solution is to filter these substances before delivering them to the immediate surrounding. A number of inventions have accomplished this through the use of designs aiming at accepting a cylindrical rod of tobacco, for example. Some use a means of electrical motor power to operate while utilizing HEPA filters with little user exhalation exertion. [0012] One way to minimize environmental tobacco smoke is to restrain it from entering the immediate surrounding altogether. A key to successfully applying this concept in designing a device is to contain smoke during the inhalation stage, during the exhalation stage, and congruently containing it during the conception of the smoke; the conception stage being as important as the other two. Additionally, the goal of devising a product compact enough to be considered as being portable is important for marketing purposes. Other technologies like cars or cell phones have proven that the American economy encourages the evolution of a series of inventions to suit a changing culture over time. [0013] U.S. Pat. No. 5,819,756 claims to have the ability to volatilize a smoking substance, but does not offer the ability to minimize the resulting second hand byproducts. Although volatilization is a desirable trait to offer when processing a smoking product it is still necessary to eliminate or reduce the remaining second hand carcinogens and odor as much as possible with a means of filtration. [0014] U.S. Pat. No. 4,369,798 provides a device capable of accepting the filter end of a cigarette. An exhalation filter is included to eliminate the mainstream smoke exhausted from the consumer. There seems to be no method for filtering or containing the smoke emitting from the burning tip of the tobacco rod. [0015] U.S. Pat. No. 6,006,757 is an excellent example of technology striving to provide a solution for containing second hand smoke throughout the entire process. It seems to claim a device made up of something similar to a cigarette holder that entirely surrounds the lit end of the cigarette, while also offering a way to filter the exhalation. Because the cigarette is enclosed for almost the entire smoking process, second hand smoke should be sufficiently contained. Many users may find it inconvenient to roll the tobacco into rod before enjoying it. [0016] Some inventions that have been designed to contain smoke throughout the entire process accomplish the desired function quite effectively. Some of those that do function well also lack in one of the most marketable aspects, such as containing smoke through all stages of the smoking process instead of just the exhalation stage. For a modern society, technology has to keep up with the demands of current culture, yet have the ability to evolve with market conditions. Common indicators reflect the desire for a device that is functional, portable, and capable of developing with time or market conditions. BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0017] The primary object of the invention is to provide a device that is capable of virtually eliminating second hand smoke in private or public areas, when used correctly, while potentially offering reinstated freedom to smoke in sensitive areas to those citizens that do smoke. [0018] Another object of the invention is to provide an efficient way to significantly reduce second hand smoke as a function, yet improving supplementary ease of use for the customer, through various methods, as an added benefit. [0019] Another object of the invention is to provide an efficient means of environmental smoke minimization while also affording a broader market for the device, with the use of a combustion chamber, thereby resulting in an increase in the number of potential beneficiaries. Continue reading about Respiration containment device... 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