Advanced Tapered Glass Tip Manufacturing Method

Publication ID: 24-11856981_0006_PTD

Published: October 27, 2025

Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Tapered Glass Tip Manufacturing Method,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856981_0006_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856981_0006_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 method for manufacturing tapered glass tips for smokable substances. However, the method had limitations, including inconsistent tapering, potential clogging, and inefficient heat application. The present invention addresses these limitations by introducing a system and method that utilize advanced heat sources, pressure applicators, and surface textures to create a more precise, efficient, and user-friendly tapered glass tip.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The present invention provides a novel system and method that overcome the limitations of the original patent by introducing advanced heat sources, pressure applicators, and surface textures. The use of a laser heat source and pneumatic pressure applicator enables more precise and efficient shaping of the tube, while the textured surface enhances airflow and reduces clogging.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention may include using different heat sources, such as infrared or induction heating, or varying the design of the pressure applicator to accommodate different tube materials or sizes. Additionally, the textured surface may be modified to incorporate different patterns or materials to further enhance airflow and reduce clogging.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in the smokable substances industry, particularly among manufacturers of rolled papers and similar products. The improved efficiency, precision, and airflow of the tapered glass tip system make it an attractive solution for companies seeking to enhance their products and differentiate themselves in the market.

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

Glass manufacturing and smoking device fabrication, specifically involving precision thermal shaping and surface modification techniques for glass tips and smoking accessories

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled practitioner with expertise in glass forming techniques, thermal processing, mechanical engineering, and smoking device manufacturing, typically holding a bachelor's or master's degree in materials science, mechanical engineering, or a related technical discipline

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable engineering improvements to the source patent's fundamental glass tip manufacturing method. The disclosed modifications of heat source, pressure application, and surface texturing are logical extensions of the original patent's core manufacturing process. These variations demonstrate standard problem-solving approaches within the technical domain of precision glass forming and smoking device fabrication.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Rotating tube manufacturing method with heat application and pressure shaping

PTD Variation

Replacing burner heat source with laser heat source

Obviousness Reasoning

Substituting heat sources is a known design variation with predictable results in thermal processing, where a skilled artisan would recognize laser heating as a more precise alternative to flame-based heating

Source Patent Element

Mechanical pressure application using tapered rollers

PTD Variation

Introducing pneumatic pressure applicator with converging rollers

Obviousness Reasoning

Modifying pressure application mechanisms represents a routine engineering design choice with predictable outcomes in manufacturing processes

Source Patent Element

Basic glass tube manufacturing for smoking tips

PTD Variation

Adding textured surface to enhance airflow and reduce clogging

Obviousness Reasoning

Surface modification to improve functional characteristics is a standard problem-solving approach in materials engineering, representing an obvious solution to known performance limitations

Source Patent Element

Rotation speed of 200-300 RPM for tube processing

PTD Variation

Maintaining similar rotational parameters with alternative heat and pressure techniques

Obviousness Reasoning

Preserving fundamental processing parameters while introducing incremental technological improvements is a typical engineering optimization strategy

Source Patent Element

Pressure application of 2-4 pounds per square inch

PTD Variation

Adapting pressure ranges for different heat sources and tube materials

Obviousness Reasoning

Adjusting processing parameters based on material and technological variations represents a predictable engineering adaptation within the skilled artisan's capabilities

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856981, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the variations disclosed in the present technical publication to be obvious extensions of the prior art, rendering potential patent claims covering similar manufacturing techniques and smoking device tip configurations obvious and therefore unpatentable 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.