Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Advanced Glass Smoking Tip: Enhanced Flavor Technology

Publication ID: 24-11856981_0001_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Glass Smoking Tip: Enhanced Flavor Technology,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856981_0001_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856981_0001_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,856,981.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a tapered glass tip for use with smokable substances, but it had limitations in terms of flavor, aroma, and smoke quality. The new invention addresses these limitations by introducing advanced features that improve the overall smoking experience.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new invention introduces multiple novel features that differentiate it from the original patent. The temperature-controlled heating element, precision-controlled manufacturing, adjustable airflow, moisture control, and particulate filtration are all new and non-obvious improvements that provide a superior smoking experience.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include different heating element designs, varied airflow regulator configurations, and alternative materials for the tapered glass tip. Additionally, the invention could be adapted for use with various types of smokable substances and smoking devices.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The advanced tapered glass tip system has significant commercial potential in the smoking industry, particularly in the premium and specialty segments. Target markets include manufacturers of smoking devices, smoke shops, and online retailers catering to smokers seeking enhanced flavor and aroma.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A24 A24D3/18
A A24 A24D1/042
A A24 A24F7/00
C C03 C03B23/043
C C03 C03B23/045
C C03 C03B23/055
C C03 C03B23/092
C C03 C03B23/095
C C03 C03B33/095

Field of Art

Smoking device manufacturing, glass fabrication, and smoking accessory design with expertise in thermal processing, material shaping, and precision manufacturing techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled professional with knowledge of glass manufacturing, thermal processing techniques, smoking device design, and experience in precision fabrication methods with understanding of material properties and manufacturing tolerances

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill would recognize that the PTD's proposed variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core manufacturing method, utilizing known techniques in glass processing, thermal control, and smoking device design to incrementally improve functionality and manufacturing precision.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Continuously rotating tube during manufacturing process
PTD Variation
Precision-controlled glass-blowing apparatus with enhanced rotational control
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable refinement of existing rotational manufacturing technique using standard precision engineering principles
Source Patent Element
Heat application to tube section using burner
PTD Variation
Temperature-controlled heating element for uniform substance heating
Obviousness Reasoning
Known temperature regulation technique applied to improve smoking experience using standard thermal control methods
Source Patent Element
Glass tube manufacturing method
PTD Variation
Integrated airflow regulator and particulate filtration mechanisms
Obviousness Reasoning
Logical design optimization using known smoking device enhancement techniques that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner
Source Patent Element
Tapered glass tip manufacturing process
PTD Variation
Moisture control mechanism for consistent smoke flavor
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable solution addressing known smoking device performance limitations using standard material science principles
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856981, the proposed technical variations represent obvious modifications to the existing smoking device manufacturing method, employing standard engineering techniques and predictable design optimizations that would be readily apparent to a person having ordinary skill in glass manufacturing and smoking device design.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,981
TitleTapered glass tip for use with smokable substances contained within a wrap and method for manufacturing the tip
Assignee(s)R.Y.L. INC.