Electrical heating device for water pipes

Abstract

The invention is generally an electrical heating device for water pipes, and more specifically, a device for enabling a water pipe with electrical heating, which ignites or vaporizes aromatic substances via an electric-powered heating element. In exemplary embodiments, the device includes a housing that keeps the device's circuitry in thermal isolation from the heating element. The housing of the device may include openings to allow proper airflow and may be adapted for secure placement on top of the bowl of a water pipe. The device is placed on top of a bowl containing an aromatic substance, and a heating element is thereby placed in close proximity or in contact with the aromatic substance. Upon generating a heat output, the aromatic substance may be either vaporized or ignited for inhalation. Users may simply turn the device on and enjoy their experience.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates in general to an electrical heating device for water pipes, and more specifically, to a device for retrofitting a water pipe with electrical heating capabilities, which ignites or vaporizes aromatic substances via an electric-powered heating element.COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARK NOTICE[0002]A portion of the disclosure of this patent application may contain material that is subject to copyright protection. The owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent document or the patent disclosure, as it appears in the Patent and Trademark Office patent file or records, but otherwise reserves all copyrights whatsoever.[0003]Certain marks referenced herein may be common law or registered trademarks of third parties affiliated or unaffiliated with the applicant or the assignee. Use of these marks is by way of example and should not be construed as descriptive or to limit the scope of this invention to m...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a cleaner smoking experience without harmful byproducts produced from combustibles. It also provides users with a retrofitted water pipe that does not require an open flame to ignite.

Problems solved by technology

The problem lies in the requirement that the charcoal remain properly ignited so that the charcoal produces suitable heat; the heat source must be maintained properly during smoking sessions, thus typically requiring preparation of additional charcoals or repositioning of the charcoals.

These byproducts create a mess the user must clean up after each smoking session (although the tray may alleviate some of the mess created), and a less pleasant smoking experience (i.e. since water polluted with burnt charcoal pieces or ashes affect the taste of the smoke that flows through it).

Additionally, a significant fire hazard exists since burning charcoal may fall to the floor or table and ignite nearby combustibles.

Finally, burning charcoal is difficult to regulate, hence not every smoking experience may be equally satisfying.

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