KR20240055005A - Home-Peel Kit for Flower Sticks - Google Patents

Abstract

The home-fill kit basically includes a flower stick pack, pack holder and tamper. The user starts with a pack of flower sticks, opens it and inserts it into the pack holder, and pushes the open lid of the pack through a slot in the holder so that the flower sticks are exposed in the charging position. The user places natural supplies into the pack holder's reservoir, uses the attached flower flicker to force the material into a tamping tube, and then uses the tamper to push the material into the flower stick. The user removes the pack from the holder and closes the lid to protect the filled tube.

Description

Home-Peel Kit for Flower Sticks

This application claims priority to U.S. Application Serial No. 63/236,608, filed August 24, 2021, the entire contents of which are incorporated by reference into this disclosure.

The patent disclosure for the construction and filling of stick/cartridge and heating devices is U.S. Application Serial No. 16/509,469, entitled “Flower Cartridge Crimping and Filling for Herb Delivery,” filed July 11, 2019. (published as US2020/0015516A1); International Application No. PCT/US2019/41499, entitled “Flower Cartridge for Herb Delivery,” filed July 11, 2019 (published as WO2020014550A4); Application No. PCT/US2021/044095, entitled “Dual Convection and Conduction Oven for Flower Stick,” filed July 31, 2021 (published as WO2022026938A2); Application No. 17/259,461, entitled “Flower Cartridge for Herb Delivery,” filed July 11, 2019 (published as US2021/0244085A1), the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

The present invention relates to a device and method for self-filling flower sticks with natural consumables for use with heat-not-burn and vaporizer devices for inhalation purposes.

In the prior art, the use of such heaters and vaporizers is limited to filled sticks provided by sellers of natural consumables, who often fill them with a specific type of consumable from among the many types of consumables available commercially or non-commercially. Existing charging processes charge 500 sticks at a time and require a certain amount of equipment that is not easily accessible to end users. In response, users have attempted to reuse and recharge their own disposable flower sticks, which typically results in an uncomfortable, messy, and inconsistent experience.

The present invention allows users to obtain empty flower sticks and fill them with supplies of their choice in the comfort and privacy of their home or other environment. Additional benefits include the ability to customize the dosage and strength of consumables and to refill consumables closer to their fresh date.

The home-fill kit basically includes a pack of flower sticks, a pack holder and a tamper. The user starts with a pack of flower sticks, opens it, inserts it into the pack holder, and positions the pack's open lid by pushing it through a slot in the holder so that the flower sticks are exposed in the charging position. . The user places natural supplies into the pack holder's reservoir, uses the attached flower flicker to force the material into a tamping tube, and then uses the tamper to push the material into the flower stick. The user removes the pack from the holder and closes the lid to protect the filled tube.

These and other features and advantages of the various embodiments disclosed herein will be better understood with reference to the following description and drawings, in which like numbers refer to like parts throughout.
1 is a perspective view of an exemplary home-fill kit with a flower stick pack inserted into a pack holder with a tamper attached.
Figure 2 is an exploded view of the elements of a home-fill kit.
Figure 3 is a perspective view of a home-fill kit in operation with some consumables provided in the storage of the pack holder.
Figure 4a shows an open flower stick pack with the lid in a partially open position.
Figure 4b is a front view of an unopened flower stick pack with the perforated portion visible.
Figure 4C is a rear view of an unopened flower stick pack showing the lid hinge score.
5 shows embodiments of stick arrangements within a pack.

The drawings mentioned herein are intended to illustrate preferred embodiments of the invention and are not intended to limit it.

1 is a diagram showing one embodiment of a home-fill kit consisting of at least a pack holder 10, a tamper 11, and a flower stick pack 12, which includes a plurality of flower sticks 14 disposed inside the pack. It is a box with a snap-open lid (13). The lid is described in the open position and is held in place by the pack holder. The pack can be resealed for easy storage and transport, preventing debris from entering unfilled sticks, or protecting the freshness of filled sticks.

Figure 2 is an exploded view of the various elements of the home-fill kit being fitted together. The pack holder 10 includes at least one cavity 22 applied to the flower stick pack 12 in an open or closed configuration; slot (slot; 23); Finger window (26); reservoir (24); It consists of a tamping tube (25). In a preferred embodiment, holder 10 is made of high density or ABS plastic, but any suitable material, such as metal, may be used. The holder may be made of transparent or translucent material to visually display its contents.

The tamper 11 has a generally contoured shape that matches the curvature of the reservoir 24 and includes a protrusion 27 adapted to create a clearance fit with a tamping tube 25. It also stores the flower flicker 21.

The flower stick pack 12 is shown in an open position with the filled end of the flower stick 14 pointing upwards. A septum (28) divides the pack into 10 sticks and holds the sticks in place with slight compression as the walls of the pack push against them.

When the flower stick pack is opened, the lid formed by the snap-open packaging method is bent to the side, revealing the stick. The pack includes a snap-open packaging with the flower stick placed in a secure position on the inside such that when the pack is placed in the pack holder, the flower stick is aligned with the tamping tube of the pack holder. Once the pack is opened, normal handling or wear and tear can cause the cardboard to deform, causing the stick to fall out of its charging position. Nonetheless, because the holder provides structural reinforcement to the pack, the pack can be stabilized and the stick can be positioned correctly when inserted into the pack holder.

An exemplary embodiment of the pack includes 20 empty or unfilled sticks arranged in a 2x10 arrangement, which may also be referred to as a flower cartridge in the previous disclosure. Different arrangements or numbers of sticks are considered. In particular, filling 16 empty sticks can contain 2.0g of natural consumables. The empty sticks are placed in the pack with the filling end (or insertion end as known in the relevant prior disclosure) of each stick facing upward.

When the user wishes to charge the flower stick, he or she must use a pack holder containing a tamping tube used to hold the natural consumable. The exemplary embodiment includes twenty tamping tubes configured to precisely align with the filling end of the stick. The holder includes a cavity configured to snugly receive a pack of flower sticks with its cover in an open position, and a slot configured to receive the position of the lid when the pack is slid into the holder. The lid is configured to be folded back at the same position as the slot.

The holder further includes a reservoir with a tamping tube provided at the bottom so that the tamping tube is aligned with the flower stick when the flower stick pack is fully inserted into the pack holder. The size of the tamping tube matches the size of the protrusion of the tamper to create a gap fit with the tamping tube when inserted. Additionally, the bottom of the tube forms a gap fit with the filling end of the flower stick, minimizing loss of consumables during tamping.

Figure 3 shows the charging process in which some natural consumables 30 are placed in a reservoir, which can be manipulated or processed with a flower flicker 21.

Once the pack is inserted into the holder and the filling end is exposed, the user places the desired amount of natural consumables into the holder's reservoir. You can use a brush or spatula to sweep the consumables into the tamping tube. In an exemplary embodiment, this reservoir is curved at the bottom and does not contain sharp edges or corners where natural consumables could become trapped.

The flower flicker attached to the tamper is shaped with a handle for easy removal from the tamper, and its width and contour match the cross-sectional width and contour of the reservoir. The user can remove these tools to assist in placing the natural consumables into the tamping tube. The matching contour minimizes the amount of consumables remaining in the reservoir, so they cannot be tamped into the flower stick.

Once the desired amount of consumables are placed in the tube, the tamper is inserted into the reservoir and the natural consumables are pushed into the flower stick. When the tamper touches the contour of the reservoir, the protrusion reaches the upper level of the filling end of the stick, and maximum compression of the natural consumable is achieved. In an exemplary embodiment, the ground flower is pushed slightly below the top of the filling end, such that the protrusion is slightly longer than the tube (0.5 - 1 mm). When the tamper is removed, the compressed natural consumable pops up to approximately the same level as the top of the fill end, creating an even or flat surface exposing the consumable.

Once the process is complete, the flower stick pack can be removed from the holder and the lid closed for future use of the charged sticks. Since the pack may fall or be damaged if the pack is pushed or pulled by the lid, a finger window 26 is provided. Users can easily remove the pack from the holder by pushing it through the finger window.

In an exemplary embodiment, the flower stick pack is made from paper flower stick tubes and the box is made from cardboard. The pack holder and tamper are made of high density plastic or metal or any other suitable material. An appropriate number of sticks may be included in the pack.

In other embodiments, the pack holder may be configured with sufficient clearance fit of the flower stick pack to be inserted into its capped holder in the closed position, thereby aiding storage and preventing the pack from being deformed.

In another embodiment, a flower flicker is disclosed that includes a scoop, paddle, or brush attachable to a cover configured to be attachable to a pack holder. The cover is configured to act as a tamper and can be removed in preparation for filling and tamping. The scoop is detachable from the cover tamper and can be used to scoop consumables into an empty stick. The width of the flower flicker is equal to or less than the width of the upper cavity of the pack holder.

In another embodiment, a tamper with a removable cover is disclosed. A shim is provided in a cover configured to also serve as a tamper. These shims can be removed from the cover and inserted into a pack holder to partially cover some tamping tubes. This embodiment advantageously allows for filling only a portion of the tube based on the user's preferences, such as availability of consumables or desire to maintain freshness.

Figure 4a shows the flower stick pack 12 with the lid 13 partially open.

The user typically receives a new pack with the lid closed and attached to the shim 40. Once the user opens the pack, the lid rotates into this configuration to partially or fully cover the flower sticks, but does not fully close or remain open, which is a property of the hinged portion of the cardboard where the lid attaches to the pack. The advantage of the pack holder 10 is evident in that the lid has to be pushed back when inserting the pack.

Figures 4B and 4C illustrate certain construction aspects of the flower stick pack. The pack surface is perforated along perforations 41 at the front side. A hinge score line (42) runs along the rear length of the pack. Seams 40 run from perforations 41 along both sides of the pack to a hinge score line 42.

These features are precut or preformed. Together, these depict the lid (13). Because the packs are shipped and delivered to the user empty, without any natural consumables, they do not need to be sealed or shrink-wrapped like other perishable products. The perforations allow the pack to remain closed without additional packaging. The shim ensures that the pack can be opened easily when the lid is activated.

Hinge score lines on the pack surface are created by scoring or perforating to ensure the creation of the hinge at the desired location and to keep it aligned with the slots in the pack holder when the pack is inserted.

Figure 5 shows various embodiments of the number of flower sticks in a pack and their geometrical arrangement. Since the pack must maintain its shape more precisely during charging with the help of the pack holder, certain embodiments are specifically considered in which the shape of the pack can be optimally maintained. These are 2 packs; 4 packs arranged in a row; 4 packs forming a square shape; 8 packs formed into 2x4 rectangles; 8 packs formed in 2-1-2-1-2 stacks; and 16 packs formed into 2x8 rectangles. All arrangements require that the sticks are stacked (the walls of adjacent sticks are in contact) to maintain their shape while being compressed on each side of the pack.

All publications and patent applications cited in this specification are herein incorporated by reference as if each individual publication or patent application were specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference.

Although the invention has been described with reference to exemplary embodiments, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted for elements thereof without departing from the scope of the invention. Additionally, many modifications may be made to adapt the teachings to specific situations or materials without departing from their essential scope. Therefore, the invention is not limited to the particular embodiments disclosed as the best mode contemplated for carrying out the invention, but the invention is intended to include all embodiments that fall within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims (22)

A home fill kit system used to fill empty flower sticks with natural consumables,
The system:
pack holder;
tamper; and
Includes flower stick pack,
A system further comprising a lid and a flower stick. The system of claim 1 further comprising a flower flicker. 3. The method of claim 2, wherein the tamper is adapted to receive and store the flower flicker; A system in which the flower flicker is separable from the tamper. The system of claim 2, wherein the shape of the tamper portion matches the cross-sectional shape of the reservoir. The method of claim 1, wherein the pack holder:
Storage;
a plurality of tamping tubes;
a cavity configured to receive the flower stick pack; and
The system further comprising a slot configured to receive the position of the lid. 6. The system of claim 5, wherein the pack holder further comprises a finger window. 6. The system of claim 5, wherein the tamping tube is adapted to accommodate large quantities of natural consumables. 6. The device of claim 5, wherein said cavity and said slot are configured to receive a capped pack of flower sticks in an open position;
A system wherein the lid remains open while the pack is inserted into the holder. 6. The system of claim 5, wherein the cavity is configured to align flower sticks within a modified pack. The method of claim 1, wherein each flower stick has a filling end,
The filling end faces the lid, and the system is adapted to receive a certain quantity of natural consumables. The system of claim 1, wherein the tamping tube of the pack holder is aligned with the filling end of the flower stick. The method of claim 1, wherein the tamper further includes a plurality of protrusions,
A system wherein the protrusion forms a gap fit with the tamping tube of the pack holder. The system of claim 1, wherein the tamper conforms to the shape of the reservoir. The method of claim 1, wherein the lid of the flower stick pack is:
separating the perforated portion of the pack surface from the front of the pack;
Lift the surface over the pre-cut shim;
A system formed by folding a surface along preformed score lines. The system of claim 1, wherein the flower stick further includes a partition wall. A pack holder used to fill empty flower sticks with natural supplies,
The holder is,
Storage;
a plurality of tamping tubes;
a lower cavity configured to receive a flower stick; and
A pack holder including a slot configured to accommodate the position of the lid. 17. The pack holder of claim 16 further comprising a finger window. 17. A pack holder according to claim 16, wherein the tamping tube is adapted to accommodate a quantity of natural consumables. A flower stick pack for recharging empty flower sticks with natural consumables,
The pack:
Lid;
Comprising a plurality of flower sticks each having a filling end,
A flower stick pack wherein the filling end faces the lid and is adapted to accommodate a large amount of natural consumables. 20. The pack of claim 19, further comprising a septum. The method of claim 19, wherein the lid is:
separating the perforated portion of the pack surface from the front of the pack;
Lifting the surface along pre-cut seams;
A pack formed by folding the surface along preformed hinges. As a method of charging empty flower sticks with natural consumables,
Opening the flower stick pack;
Inserting the pack into a pack holder;
placing a certain amount of natural consumables in the storage of the pack holder;
moving the consumables to a plurality of tamping tubes with a flower flicker;
Tamping the consumable with a plurality of flower sticks using a tamper;
A method comprising removing the pack from the pack holder by actuating the pack through a finger window.