Heating bowl for a hookah

Abstract

A heating bowl comprising an outer wall and an inner wall which define a chamber. The inner wall has a side portion, a bottom portion and a top portion which connects the inner all with the outer wall which define a cavity. An extension can protrude from the bottom portion of the inner wall. The extension and the inner wall comprise a plurality of holes which connect the cavity with the chamber. The number and placement of holes allow the user to get a better draw of smoke with each inhalation, and thus, a better smoking experience.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A heating bowl for holding tobacco comprising:
 a chamber defined by an outer wall and an inner wall wherein the inner wall has a bottom portion and a side portion wherein the outer wall is connected to the inner wall by a top portion;   an extension protruding from the bottom portion of the inner wall wherein a cavity is defined within the heating bowl by the inner wall and the extension;   a plurality of holes located in the inner wall and the extension wherein a negative pressure in the chamber will draw a smoke from the cavity into the chamber through the holes.   
     
     
         2 . The heating bowl of  claim 1 , wherein the outer wall can transfer into and define a stem. 
     
     
         3 . The heating bowl of  claim 2 , wherein the stem partially encircles the chamber such that the stem is partially hollow having a bottom that transitions into a second inner wall. 
     
     
         4 . The heating bowl of  claim 3 , wherein the second inner wall has a plurality of second holes. 
     
     
         5 . The heating bowl of  claim 1 , wherein the extension is substantially or partially the bottom portion of the inner wall. 
     
     
         6 . The heating bowl of  claim 1 , wherein the outer wall is integral with the inner wall. 
     
     
         7 . The heating bowl of  claim 1 , wherein the outer wall is a separate piece from the inner wall. 
     
     
         8 . The heating bowl of  claim 1 , wherein the heating bowl comprises of clay. 
     
     
         9 . The heating bowl of  claim 1 , wherein the outer wall is composed of a different material than the inner wall. 
     
     
         10 . The heating bowl of  claim 1 , wherein the extension is separate from the inner wall. 
     
     
         11 . The heating bowl of  claim 1 , wherein the extension is composed of a different material than the inner wall. 
     
     
         12 . The heating bowl of  claim 1 , wherein a generally ring-shaped cavity is formed between the extension and the side portion of the inner wall. 
     
     
         13 . The heating bowl of  claim 1 , wherein the extension is mound shaped, funnel shaped, or geometrically shaped. 
     
     
         14 . The heating bowl of  claim 1 , wherein the cavity is essentially round, ovular, or geometrically shaped. 
     
     
         15 . The heating bowl of  claim 1 , wherein the heating bowl is a part of a water pipe. 
     
     
         16 . The heating bowl of  claim 1 , wherein the heating bowl is configured to be heated by an open flame. 
     
     
         17 . The heating bowl of  claim 1 , wherein the heating bowl further comprises a heating element to heat the cavity.