Advanced Tapered Glass Tip: Specialized Smoking Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11856981_0004_PTD

Published: October 27, 2025

Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Tapered Glass Tip: Specialized Smoking Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856981_0004_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856981_0004_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 tapered glass tip invention, while effective for general use, lacked adaptability for specific, narrow markets or unique operational environments. This new invention addresses these limitations by providing specialized variations of the tapered glass tip to cater to the needs of these niche markets.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new invention's novelty lies in its adaptation of the original tapered glass tip for specific, niche environments and applications, addressing the limitations of the original patent. The inventive step is the integration of specialized features, such as oxygen supply mechanisms, durable coatings, waterproof compartments, biometric authentication, and filter materials, which provide a unique solution for these specialized markets.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include variations of the oxygen supply mechanism, such as compressed oxygen cartridges or portable oxygen generators. Additionally, the specialized coating could be replaced with other durable materials, such as ceramic or metal coatings. The waterproof compartment could be designed to store different types of emergency supplies, and the biometric authentication mechanism could be replaced with other secure access methods, such as password-protected or RFID-based systems.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including disaster relief, high-security facilities, and extreme sports. The market for specialized smokeable substance containers and tapered glass tips is expected to grow as these industries continue to evolve and require more tailored solutions.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
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

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Smoking device manufacturing and materials engineering, focusing on glass fabrication techniques, tobacco product design, and specialized material processing with expertise in thermal shaping, material modification, and precision manufacturing

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A technical professional with advanced training in materials science, glass engineering, and manufacturing processes, possessing knowledge of thermal manipulation techniques, understanding of material properties, and experience in designing specialized smoking accessories

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the published technical disclosure represents predictable variations of the source patent's core glass tip manufacturing technique by applying known engineering principles of material adaptation, environmental specialization, and functional enhancement to the existing glass tip design. The disclosed variations represent standard design iterations that would be readily conceived by a skilled practitioner seeking to extend the original invention's utility across different use contexts. The modifications demonstrate standard problem-solving approaches within the technical domain of smoking device manufacturing.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Continuously rotating glass tube manufacturing method with precise thermal shaping

PTD Variation

Incorporating oxygen supply mechanism for high-altitude combustion environments

Obviousness Reasoning

A PHOSITA would recognize that modifying combustion parameters for specific environmental conditions represents a predictable design adaptation using known gas supply and thermal engineering techniques

Source Patent Element

Glass tube thermal manipulation using controlled heating and pressure

PTD Variation

Applying specialized durable coatings to enhance environmental resistance

Obviousness Reasoning

Surface modification of manufactured glass components is a standard engineering approach for extending material performance, representing a known technique for improving product durability

Source Patent Element

Precision glass tube manufacturing with controlled rotational and thermal parameters

PTD Variation

Integrating biometric authentication and secure access mechanisms

Obviousness Reasoning

Incorporating electronic or mechanical access control represents a predictable design evolution using standard security engineering principles applicable across multiple product domains

Source Patent Element

Glass tube manufacturing with precise dimensional control

PTD Variation

Adding waterproof compartments for emergency supply storage

Obviousness Reasoning

Adapting a manufactured device to include integrated storage represents a standard design modification using known structural engineering techniques

Source Patent Element

Thermal shaping of glass tube with controlled pressure and rotation

PTD Variation

Incorporating specialized filter materials for substance purification

Obviousness Reasoning

Integrating filtration technologies represents a predictable enhancement using known material science approaches to improve product functionality

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856981 and the published technical disclosure, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations obvious and anticipated, as the disclosed modifications represent standard engineering adaptations that would be readily conceived by a skilled practitioner without requiring inventive insight. The combination of known manufacturing techniques, material science principles, and design optimization strategies renders the claimed variations obvious and non-patentable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

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