smoking device using a laser diode as a source of ignition

Abstract

A smoking device, such as a water pipe or a bong, having an integrated laser diode ignition source. The laser diode ignition source provides a long-lasting life span, and does not require the smoker to use a fuel-based lighter that is not recyclable and requires continuous refilling of the fuel cartridge. Furthermore, the laser diode ignition source does not leave any undesirable aftertaste to the organic material. The ignition source is located within a housing, protected from the environment and wind. The ignition source applies a high intensity laser beam to ignite organic material, such as smokable substances, locating within a bowl adjacent to the ignition source.

1 . A smoking device, comprising:
 a pipe having an open upper end and a lower end, the open upper end configured to receive a user's mouth;   a liquid chamber attached to the lower end of the pipe;   an inlet tube attached to the liquid chamber, the inlet tube having a hollow opening;   a bowl configured to be inserted into the hollow opening of the inlet tube; and   an ignition source attached to the bowl, the ignition source configured to deliver energy in a direction towards the bowl.   
     
     
         2 . The smoking device of  claim 1 , wherein the ignition source is a laser diode. 
     
     
         3 . The smoking device of  claim 1 , wherein the ignition source is encased within a housing. 
     
     
         4 . The smoking device of  claim 1 , wherein the ignition source is activated by a switch. 
     
     
         5 . The smoking device of  claim 1 , wherein the ignition source is coupled to a power source. 
     
     
         6 . The smoking device of claim, wherein the ignition source is an electric coil. 
     
     
         7 . An organic material igniting device, comprising:
 a housing;   a switch coupled to the housing;   a laser diode located within the housing; and   a bowl connected to the housing about a rotational axis, wherein the housing is rotatable to expose an opening in the bowl, and   wherein the laser diode is configured to emit laser energy in a direction towards the bowl upon activation of the switch.   
     
     
         8 . The organic material holding assembly of  claim 7 , further including a locking mechanism to secure the housing to the bowl. 
     
     
         9 . The organic material holding assembly of  claim 7 , wherein the housing includes a battery power source. 
     
     
         10 . The organic material holding assembly of  claim 7 , wherein the housing is coupled to a power cord. 
     
     
         11 . The organic material holding assembly of  claim 7 , wherein the housing includes air holes. 
     
     
         12 . The organic material holding assembly of  claim 7 , wherein the bowl is made of glass, metal, or ceramic. 
     
     
         13 . The organic material holding assembly of  claim 7 , further including a protective ring between the housing and the bowl. 
     
     
         14 . The organic material holding assembly of  claim 7 , wherein the housing is depressible and configured to activate the switch. 
     
     
         15 . An ignition source assembly, comprising:
 a housing;   a switch positioned adjacent to the housing;   a laser diode coupled to the switch;   a power source coupled to the laser diode; and   a means for securing the housing to a bowl for holding organic material.   
     
     
         16 . The ignition source assembly of  claim 15 , wherein the laser diode is configured to emit laser energy in a direction towards the bowl upon activation of the switch. 
     
     
         17 . The ignition source assembly of  claim 15 , wherein the power source is a battery located within the housing. 
     
     
         18 . The ignition source assembly of  claim 15 , wherein the power source is an external power source. 
     
     
         19 . The ignition source assembly of  claim 15 , wherein air holes are formed near a junction of the housing and the bowl. 
     
     
         20 . The ignition source assembly of  claim 15 , wherein the switch is selected from the group consisting of a button, a tab, a sliding mechanism, and a trigger.