William V Erickson

US Patent:

42167850, Aug 12, 1980

Filed:

Aug 25, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/827691

Inventors:

William V. Erickson - Salt Lake City UT
Paul K. Jarvie - Salt Lake City UT
Fred L. Miller - Midvale UT

International Classification:

A24F 114
A24F 130

US Classification:

131173

Abstract:

An improved smoking water pipe or bong comprising a chamber containing water in its lower portion, its upper portion serving as a smoke collection reservoir; a bowl for combusting tobacco or medicinal herbs, the smoke directed through a tube to the water chamber below the water; a finger controllable orifice for admitting air through a tube to a point below the surface of the water; and a mouth piece for applying suction to the interior of the chamber to inhale the smoke. In accordance with one aspect of the disclosure, a separate second chamber may be provided as the smoke reservoir, appropriate fluid communication tubes being provided between the chambers, and the smoke reservoir carrying the mouthpiece. The disclosed water pipe or bong permits the control of atmospheric air to function and a gas piston to move the smoke in the smoke reservoir uniformly and without dilution into the mouth of the smoker, and to provide a following draught of cooled and moistened air. Thus greater control and selectivity is provided the smoker to his increased pleasure and enjoyment.

US Patent:

D2572907, Oct 7, 1980

Filed:

Feb 13, 1978

Appl. No.:

5/877395

Inventors:

William V. Erickson - Salt Lake City UT
Fred L. Miller - Salt Lake City UT

International Classification:

D2799

US Classification:

D27 05