Patent Publication Number: US-2023146731-A1

Title: Heating Device with Detachable Collection Container

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION 
     This application is a Non-provisional of and claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 63/276,049 (filed Nov. 5, 2021, and titled “HEATING DEVICE WITH DETACHABLE COLLECTION CONTAINER”), the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. 
    
    
     BACKGROUND 
     Centuries ago, in ancient Persia and India, people discovered an alternative method for using tobacco. Although this method has been referred to by many names over the years, one of modern society&#39;s common names for the method is hookah. A hookah typically consists of a water pipe with a smoke chamber, a bowl, a pipe, and a hose. Special tobacco is heated, and the smoke from the burned tobacco passes through the water and is drawn through the rubber hose to a mouthpiece. 
     Today, there are many different brands, shapes, and styles of hookah charcoals available on the market. Fundamentally, the hookah charcoal is the heat source that cooks the tobacco within the hookah to produce smoke. Once the charcoals are lit, they are placed on top of the hookah bowl and the heat the charcoal produces cooks the tobacco and produces the intended smoke. However, there are currently few options for heating the charcoals that result in the charcoals being heated evenly. 
     In the current market, there are many charcoal heaters available that are specifically designed to heat charcoal for hookahs. The heating process is similar to the heating of an electric stovetop. After being activated, a heater can reach high temperatures to heat charcoal. Unfortunately, similar to cooking on a stovetop, only the surface of the heater that is in direct contact with the charcoal provides significant heating. 
     This inefficiency requires that the charcoals be rotated manually until all sides of the charcoal are heated evenly. The manual process of rotating the charcoal causes the heating process to take time and demand constant attention. What is needed is a heating device that evenly heats the multiple sides of the charcoal simultaneously. 
     SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE 
     The present disclosure provides for a heating device that evenly heats the multiple sides of one or more pieces or units of charcoal simultaneously. By heating the charcoal evenly, the heating device may provide a simpler and less demanding interaction for a user. Additionally, heating multiple sides of the charcoal simultaneously removes the extra time and attention required to flip the charcoal and may allow users to heat the charcoal at a faster rate. 
     The heating device may comprise one or more transitory mechanisms. The transitory mechanism may rotate, elevate, and otherwise manipulate the orientation of one or more heated objects to ensure even heat distribution and consistent cyclical movement through the heating device. The heating device may comprise at least one heating container. The heating container may at least partially enclose one or more heated objects therein for the duration of the heating process to ensure even heating of the heated objects. The heating device may comprise one or more heating elements. The heating elements may warm the heated objects to a predetermined temperature in preparation for a final heating within the heating container to reduce the required heating time within the heating container. The heating device may comprise one or more collection containers. The heating device may comprise at least one dispensing mechanism. 
     The present disclosure relates to a heating device comprising a heating container; a heating element configured to heat at least one heated object, such as charcoal, wherein the heating element is located within the heating container; a first transitory mechanism comprising a movable platform configured to move the at least one heated object to at least one position proximate to the heating element for a predefined amount of time, measured and monitored by a controller with a timing device, allowing the at least one heated object to reach at least a predefined temperature; and an activation mechanism logically connected to one or more of the heating element and the first transitory mechanism, wherein the activation mechanism is configured to operate one or more of: the heating element and the first transitory mechanism. 
     In some aspects, the first transitory mechanism is further configured to move the at least one heated object to a location away from the heating element, once the at least one heated object has reached at least the predefined temperature. In some embodiments, the first transitory mechanism rotates. In some implementations, a second transitory mechanism is located proximate to one or both the heating element and the first transitory mechanism, wherein the second transitory mechanism is configured to receive and move the at least one heated object to a location away from the heating element, once the at least one heated object has reached at least the predefined temperature. 
     In some embodiments, a third transitory mechanism is located between the first transitory mechanism and the second transitory mechanism, wherein the third transitory mechanism is configured to move the at least one heated object through the heating container for a duration that allows the at least one heated object to reach at least the predefined temperature. In some implementations, the third transitory mechanism rotates. In some aspects, the heating container further comprises a ventilation system comprising at least one opening. 
     In some embodiments, the heating device further comprises at least one collecting mechanism configured to collect a plurality of heated objects. In some aspects, the at least one collecting mechanism is removable. In some implementations, the transitory mechanism deposits the heated objects into the at least collecting mechanism. In some aspects, the heating device may further comprise a first door and a second door that may be configured to at least temporarily enclose the heating container, wherein the first door opens and shuts when a heated object enters the heating container, and the second door opens and shuts when the heated object exits the heating container. 
     In some implementations, the heating device may further comprise at least one dispensing mechanism comprising an outlet that dispenses heated objects onto the first transitory mechanism. In some embodiments, the dispensing mechanism dispenses the heated objects at a constant rate, such as may be dictated by a controller with a timing device. In some aspects, the dispensing mechanism may further comprise at least one sensor logically connected to a regulator that controls a speed at which the heated objects are dispensed. 
     In some embodiments, the first transitory mechanism manipulates the orientation of a plurality of heated objects by one or more of: elevating, rotating, and moving the plurality of heated objects. In some implementations, at least a portion of the first transitory mechanism elevates one or more heated objects toward the heating element until a predefined temperature is reached as verified by at least one thermometer or similar temperature sensor, then lowers said one or more heated objects. In some aspects, the heating device may further comprise at least one external device that is communicatively coupled with the activation mechanism. 
     In some implementations, the heating device may further comprise a rechargeable power source in logical communication with the activation mechanism. In some embodiments, the heating element rotates within the heating container. In some aspects, the heating element may be raised and lowered within the heating container. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The accompanying drawings that are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification illustrate several embodiments of the disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the disclosure: 
         FIG.  1 A  illustrates an exemplary heating device, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  1 B  illustrates an exemplary heating device, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  2 A  illustrates an exemplary heating device, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  2 B  illustrates an exemplary heating device, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  3 A  illustrates an exemplary heating device comprising a dispensing mechanism, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  3 B  illustrates an exemplary heating device comprising a dispensing mechanism, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  4 A  illustrates an exemplary heating device comprising a plurality of collection containers, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  4 B  illustrates an exemplary heating device comprising a plurality of collection containers, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  5 A  illustrates an exemplary heating device comprising a plurality of heating elements, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  5 B  illustrates an exemplary heating device comprising a plurality of heating elements, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  6 A  illustrates an exemplary heating device comprising a plurality of transitory mechanisms, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  6 B  illustrates an exemplary heating device comprising a plurality of transitory mechanisms, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  6 C  illustrates an exemplary heating device comprising a plurality of transitory mechanisms, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  7    illustrates an exemplary heating device comprising a plurality of transitory mechanisms, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  8 A  illustrates an exemplary heating device interacting with an external device, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  8 B  illustrates an exemplary heating device interacting with an external device, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  9    illustrates an exemplary heating device comprising a plurality of transitory mechanisms, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  10    illustrates an exemplary heating device comprising a plurality of transitory mechanisms, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  11 A  illustrates an exemplary heating device comprising a moving heating element, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  11 B  illustrates an exemplary heating device comprising a moving heating element, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  11 C  illustrates an exemplary heating device comprising a moving heating element, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  12    illustrates an exemplary heating device comprising a plurality of transitory mechanisms, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     The present disclosure provides generally for a heating device that evenly heats the multiple sides of one or more heated objects simultaneously. According to the present disclosure, the heating device may comprise at least one heating container. In some embodiments, the heating container may at least partially enclose the heated objects therein for the duration of the heating process to ensure even heating of the heated objects. In some implementations, the heating device may comprise one or more heating elements. In some aspects, the heating elements may warm the heated objects to a predetermined temperature in preparation for a final heating within the heating container to reduce the required heating time within the heating container. 
     In the following sections, detailed descriptions of examples and methods of the disclosure will be given. The description of both preferred and alternative examples, though thorough, are exemplary only, and it is understood to those skilled in the art that variations, modifications, and alterations may be apparent. It is therefore to be understood that the examples do not limit the broadness of the aspects of the underlying disclosure as defined by the claims. 
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             Heated object: as used herein refers to any object that may be subjected to heating. In some embodiments, a plurality of heated objects may be heated simultaneously. In some implementations, the heated objects may be heated in predetermined quantities. In some aspects, the heated objects may comprise a material that allows for retention of the heat infused into the heated objects by a heating device, such as charcoal, as a non-limiting example. In some embodiments, a heated object may be referred to as charcoal for ease of reference but should not be limited to such. 
             Heating device: as used herein refers to a device that may comprise a plurality of components that facilitate cyclical heating of heated objects. In some embodiments, the heating device may comprise one or more transitory mechanisms that may provide autonomous or cyclic movement, or both, to and from the heating container within the heating device. In some implementations, the heating device may interface with one or more removable components, such as one or more collecting mechanisms, such as, for example and not limitation, one or more collection containers, that may facilitate the removal of heated objects after heating is completed. 
           
         
       
    
     Referring now to  FIGS.  1 A-B , an exemplary heating device  100  is illustrated. In some embodiments, the heating device  100  may comprise a heating container  110 . In some implementations, the heating container  110  may comprise a heating element  115 . In some aspects, the heating device  100  may comprise a transitory mechanism  120 . 
     In some embodiments, the transitory mechanism  120  may transport one or more heated objects  130  to the heating container  110 . In some aspects, the transitory mechanism  120  may reduce the need for manual insertion of heated objects  130  into the heating container  110 . In some embodiments, the heating container  110  may provide an at least partial enclosure sufficient to provide heating to all sides of the heated objects  130  simultaneously. 
     In some implementations, the transitory mechanism  120  may move based on input received from at least one activation mechanism  125 . In some embodiments, the activation mechanism  125  may activate a cyclical movement of the transitory mechanism to allow heated objects  130  within the heating container  110  sufficient time to reach a predetermined temperature. In some aspects, the transitory mechanism  120  may deposit heated objects  130  into a collecting mechanism, such as, for example and not limitation, a collection container  140 , for use when the heated objects  130  have reached the predetermined temperature. 
     As an illustrative example, some charcoal may be placed upon conveyor belt that, upon activation, moves the charcoal until it is directly beneath a heated cover. As the charcoal reaches this point, the conveyor belt may pause while the heated cover lowers and at least partially encloses the charcoal. Heated coils may warm the charcoal within the heated cover while the walls of the heated cover ensure an even heating on all sides of the charcoal. After being heated, the heated cover may retract and the conveyor belt may continue to move the charcoal until the charcoal dispenses into a collecting mechanism in the form of a bucket. In some implementations, the collecting mechanism may be removable. 
     In some embodiments, the transitory mechanism  120  may operate at discrete intervals. For example, the transitory mechanism  120  may stop for predetermined periods of time periodically. In some aspects, the heating container  110  may comprise a ventilation system, whereby the heated objects  130  may be subject to convection heating. In some embodiments, the heating element  115  may provide heat via electrical induction. In some implementations, the heating container  110  may comprise a plurality of heating elements  115 ,  116  that may provide more even heat distribution to all sides of the heated objects  130  simultaneously. 
     Referring now to  FIGS.  2 A-B , an exemplary heating device  200  is illustrated. In some embodiments, the heating device  200  may comprise a heating container  210 . In some implementations, the heating container  210  may comprise a heating element  215 . In some aspects, the heating device  200  may comprise a transitory mechanism  220 . 
     In some embodiments, the transitory mechanism  220  may transport one or more heated objects  230  to the heating container  210 . In some implementations, the transitory mechanism may move based on input received from at least one activation mechanism  225 . In some aspects, the transitory mechanism  220  may deposit heated objects  230  into a collecting mechanism, such as, for example and not limitation, a collection container  240 , for use when the heated objects  230  have reached the predetermined temperature. 
     In some embodiments, the heating container  210  may remain in a fixed position. In some implementations, the heating container  210  may comprise one or more entryways that open and shut to enclose heated objects  230  when they are centered within the heating container  210 . As an example, a conveyor belt may stop moving heated objects  230  in the form of charcoal when they are positioned directly beneath the heating element  215  within the heating container  210 . Small doors may block both directions of motion on the conveyor belt to at least partially enclose the heated objects  230  for more efficient and even heating to all sides of the charcoal. 
     The fixed nature of the heating container  210  may allow the heating device  200  to heat a large quantity of heated objects  230  in an efficient manner due to being able to at least partially enclose the heated objects  230  quickly with closing walls rather than moving the entire heating container  210 . In some embodiments, the heated objects  230  may heat more quickly than traditional heating methods because the even heat distribution on all sides of the charcoal removes the need to rotate the heated objects  230 . 
     Referring now to  FIGS.  3 A-B , an exemplary heating device  300  comprising a dispensing mechanism  350 ,  351  is illustrated. In some embodiments, the heating device  300  may comprise a heating container  310 . In some implementations, the heating container  310  may comprise one or more heating elements  315 ,  316 . In some aspects, the heating device  300  may comprise a transitory mechanism  320 . In some embodiments, the transitory mechanism  320  may transport one or more heated objects  330  to the heating container  310 . 
     In some aspects, the transitory mechanism  320  may receive the heated objects  330  from a dispensing mechanism  350 ,  351 . In some embodiments, the dispensing mechanism  350  may allow the heating device  300  to process heated objects  330  at a continuous rate. In some implementations, the dispensing mechanism  351  may comprise a narrow dispensing outlet for the heated objects  330 . 
     In some aspects, the dispensing mechanism  350 ,  351  may comprise at least one sensor logically connected to a regulator that controls the dispensing speed or rate of heated objects  330  onto the transitory mechanism  320 . In some embodiments, the regulation of heated objects  330  may allow the heating device  300  to ensure that there are at least as few heated objects  330  in the heating container  310  as the heating element  315  can sufficiently heat simultaneously. 
     In some implementations, the transitory mechanism  320  may move based on input received from at least one activation mechanism  325 . In some aspects, the activation mechanism  325  may interface with the dispensing mechanism  351 . In some embodiments, the cycle of movement instigated by the activation mechanism  325  may be regulated by the number of heated objects  330  dispensed in a predetermined quantity of time. In some aspects, the transitory mechanism  320  may deposit heated objects  330  into a collecting mechanism, such as, for example and not limitation, a collection container  340 , for use when the heated objects  330  have reached the predetermined temperature. 
     In some embodiments, the heating container  310  may comprise one or more heating elements  315 ,  316 . In some implementations, the plurality of heating elements  315 ,  316  may at least partially encircle the heated objects  330  to provide distributed heating to the heated objects  330 . In some aspects, the heating element  315  may conform to the heating container  310 , such as heated coils in the walls of a heating lid that at least partially encloses charcoal bricks, as a non-limiting example. 
     Referring now to  FIGS.  4 A-B , an exemplary heating device  400  comprising a plurality of collecting mechanisms in the form of collection containers is illustrated. In some embodiments, the heating device  400  may comprise a heating container  410 . In some aspects, the heating device  400  may comprise a transitory mechanism  420 . 
     In some embodiments, the transitory mechanism  420  may transport a plurality of heated objects  430  to the heating container  410  to be heated simultaneously. In some implementations, the transitory mechanism  420  may move based on input received from at least one activation mechanism  425 . In some embodiments, a heating element may be placed beneath or above the heated objects  430 , as non-limiting options, to provide even heat distribution to the heated objects  430 . 
     In some aspects, the transitory mechanism  420  may deposit heated objects  430  into a plurality of collecting mechanisms, such as, by way of example and not limitation, collection containers  440 ,  441 ,  442 , for use when the heated objects  430  have reached the predetermined temperature. In some implementations, the collection containers  440 ,  441 ,  442  may be removable. In some embodiments, the transitory mechanism  420  may comprise a counting mechanism that enables the transitory mechanism  420  to direct heated objects  430  to specific collection containers  440 ,  441 ,  442 . 
     As an illustrative example, a mechanical lever may direct all heated charcoal from the transitory mechanism  420  to a first collection container  440  until the collection container  440  notifies the heating device  400  that its threshold has been met. The mechanical level may then redirect charcoal on the conveyor belt to a second collection container  441 . 
     Referring now to  FIGS.  5 A-B , an exemplary heating device  500  comprising a plurality of heating elements  515 ,  516  is illustrated. In some embodiments, the heating device  500  may comprise a heating container  510 . In some implementations, the heating device  500  may comprise one or more heating elements  515 ,  516 . 
     In some aspects, the heating device  500  may comprise a transitory mechanism  520 . In some embodiments, the transitory mechanism  520  may transport one or more heated objects  530  to the heating container  510 . In some implementations, the transitory mechanism  520  may comprise one or more heating elements  516  to shorten the required time for the heated objects  530  to remain within the heating container  510  to reach a predetermined temperature. 
     In some aspects, the transitory mechanism  520  may receive the heated objects  530  from a dispensing mechanism  550 . In some embodiments, the dispensing mechanism  550  may comprise one or more heating elements  517 . In some aspects, the heating elements  517  may shorten the required time for the heated objects  530  to remain within the heating container  510  to reach a predetermined temperature. In some embodiments, the heating elements  517  may reduce the required heating time by evenly heating all sides of the heated objects  530  simultaneously. 
     In some implementations, the transitory mechanism  520  may move based on input received from at least one activation mechanism. In some embodiments, the activation mechanism may activate a cyclical movement of the transitory mechanism  520  to allow heated objects  530  within the heating container  510  sufficient time to reach a predetermined temperature. In some aspects, the transitory mechanism  520  may deposit heated objects  530  into a collecting mechanism, such as, for example and not limitation, a collection container  540 , for use when the heated objects  530  have reached the predetermined temperature. 
     Referring now to  FIGS.  6 A- 6 C , an exemplary heating device  600 ,  601  comprising a plurality of transitory mechanisms  620 ,  621 ,  622  is illustrated. In some embodiments, the heating device  600 ,  601  may comprise a heating container  610 . In some aspects, the heating device  600 ,  601  may comprise a plurality of transitory mechanisms  620 ,  621 ,  622 . 
     In some embodiments, the transitory mechanism  620  may linearly transport one or more heated objects  630  to the heating container  610  with at least one heating element  615 . In some implementations, the transitory mechanism  621  may rotate, elevate, and/or otherwise manipulate the orientation of the heated objects  630  to ensure even heat distribution on all sides of the heated objects  630  simultaneously, as well as maintain consistent cyclical movement through the heating device  600 . 
     As an illustrative example, charcoal may be transported linearly to the entrance of the heating container  610 , where the charcoal may then be funneled onto a portion of a rotating platform. The rotating platform may rotate at a rate sufficient to allow the charcoal to be heated to the predetermined temperature by the heating element  615 . As the charcoal reaches the end region of the heating container  610 , a mechanical arm or similar mechanism may push the charcoal from the rotating platform onto a final linear conveyor belt. In some aspects, the transitory mechanism  622  may deposit heated objects  630  into a collecting mechanism, such as, for example and not limitation, a collection container, for use when the heated objects  630  have reached the predetermined temperature. 
     In some aspects, a releasing mechanism  624 ,  625  may move the heated objects  630  from the heating element  615  to the transitory mechanism  622 . From there, the heated objects  630 , which are now hot, may be removed for use. In some aspects, the heating element  615  may periodically turn on and off to maintain a steady temperature within the heating container  610 . In some aspects, the releasing mechanism  624 ,  625  may be at least partially automatic in operation and may continuously push thoroughly heated objects  630  to the transitory mechanism  622  at regular time intervals or when certain temperatures are detected by one or more temperature sensors, as interpreted and directed by at least one controller, such as a computer processor. 
     In some embodiments, the releasing mechanism  624 ,  625  may comprise sensing or smart features, wherein heated objects  630  may be pushed onto the transitory mechanism  622  when they reach a predetermined temperature as detected and determined by at least one controller communicatively coupled to, either wirelessly or via one or more wired connections, at least one temperature sensing device. 
     In some implementations, heated objects  630  may be held within the heating container  610  and rotated to receive an even temperature. Once the heated objects  630  reach a predefined temperature, the heating container  610  may open, thereby allowing the heated objects  630  to exit and cool heated objects  630  to enter. In some embodiments, a rotating transitory mechanism  621  may rotate the heated objects  630 , wherein a predefined number of rotations may cause the heated objects  630  to reach a predefined temperature. In some aspects, the transition of the heated objects  630  into and out of the heating container  610  may be continuous. 
     Referring now to  FIG.  7   , an exemplary heating device  700  comprising a plurality of transitory mechanisms  720 ,  721 ,  722  is illustrated. In some embodiments, the heating device  700  may comprise a heating container  710 . In some implementations, the heating container  710  may comprise a heating element  715 . In some aspects, the heating device  700  may comprise one or more transitory mechanisms  720 ,  721 ,  722 . 
     In some embodiments, the transitory mechanism  720  may transport the heated objects  730  to the heating container  710 . In some implementations, the transitory mechanism  721  may rotate, elevate, and/or otherwise manipulate the orientation of the heated objects  730  to ensure even heat distribution and consistent cyclical movement through the heating device  700 . As an illustrative example, a heating device  700  may comprise three conveyor belts. The first conveyor belt may receive the heated objects  730  and bring them to the entrance of the heating container  710 . The heated objects  730  may reach the center of the heating container  710  via the second conveyor belt. 
     The second conveyor belt may elevate the heated objects  730  to increase proximity to the heating element  715 . After the heated objects  730  have reached a predetermined temperature, the second conveyor belt may lower and transfer the heated objects  730  to a third conveyor belt. In some aspects, the transitory mechanism  722  may deposit heated objects  730  into a collecting mechanism, such as, for example and not limitation, a collection container, when the heated objects  730  have reached the predetermined temperature. 
     Referring now to  FIGS.  8 A-B , an exemplary heating device  800  interacting with an external device  860  is illustrated. In some embodiments, the heating device  800  may comprise a heating container  810 . In some implementations, the heating container  810  may comprise a heating element. In some aspects, the heating device  800  may comprise a transitory mechanism  820 . In some implementations, a dispensing mechanism  850  may place heated objects  830  on the transitory mechanism  820 . 
     In some embodiments, the transitory mechanism  820  may transport one or more heated objects  830  to the heating container  810 . In some implementations, the transitory mechanism  820  may move based on input received from at least one activation mechanism. In some aspects, the transitory mechanism  820  may deposit heated objects  830  into a collecting mechanism, such as, for example and not limitation, a collection container  840 , for use when the heated objects  830  have reached the predetermined temperature. In some embodiments, the activation mechanism or heating device, or both, may interface with at least one external device  860 , such as a laptop computing device, a desktop computing device, a tablet computing device, or a smartphone, as non-limiting examples. 
     In some implementations, the heating device  800  may comprise one or more at least partially automated components that may activate when a signal is received from the external device  860 . For example, the heating device  800  may exist in a suspended state until the external device  860  activates the heating device  800  remotely. As another example, the dispensing mechanism  850  may dispense a predetermined number of heated objects  830  when actuated by a signal received from the external device  860 . The transitory mechanism  820  may subsequently activate to begin the heating process when directed by the external device  860 . 
     In some aspects, the external device  860  may comprise at least one user interface  865 . In some embodiments, the user interface  865  may provide remote operative capabilities. In some implementations, the user interface  865  may allow a user to dispense heated objects  830 , activate the heating device  800 , start and stop the transitory mechanism  820 , lower the heating container  810 , activate or deactivate the heating element, or set a timer, as non-limiting examples. 
     Referring now to  FIG.  9   , an exemplary heating device  900  comprising a plurality of transitory mechanisms  920 ,  921 ,  922  is illustrated. In some embodiments, the heating device  900  may comprise a heating container  910 . In some implementations, the heating container  910  may comprise a heating element  915 . In some aspects, the heating device  900  may comprise a plurality of transitory mechanisms  920 ,  921 ,  922 . 
     In some embodiments, the transitory mechanism  920  may linearly transport one or more heated objects  930  to the heating container  910  with at least one heating element  915 . In some implementations, upon reaching the heating container  910 , each heated object  930  may be removably secured within a gripping or grasping mechanism, such as a clamp, clasp, claw, or slot, as non-limiting examples. This may allow the heated objects  930  to be carried upwardly along a vertically-oriented transitory mechanism  921  while remaining in continuous close proximity to the heating element  915 . In some aspects, each gripping or grasping mechanism may be spring based. In some embodiments, heated objects  930  may be carried away from the heating container  910  by a horizontally-oriented transitory mechanism  922  after the heated objects  930  have obtained at least a predefined temperature. 
     Referring now to  FIG.  10   , an exemplary heating device  1000  comprising a plurality of transitory mechanisms  1020 ,  1021  is illustrated. In some embodiments, a dispensing mechanism  1050  may deposit one or more heated objects  1030  onto a first transitory mechanism  1020 , which may pass through a heating container  1010  that comprises at least one heating element  1015 . The warmed heated objects  1030  may subsequently drop onto a second transitory mechanism  1021 , which may continue to pass the heated objects  1030  through the heating container  1010  until the heated objects  1030  reach at least a predefined temperature. From there, the heated objects  1030  may drop into a collecting mechanism, such as, for example and not limitation, a collection container  1040 . 
     Referring now to  FIGS.  11 A- 11 C , an exemplary heating device  1100  comprising a moving heating element  1115  s illustrated. In some embodiments, the heating device  1100  may comprise a heating container  1110 . In some implementations, the heating container  1110  may comprise a heating element  1115 . In some aspects, the heating device  1100  may comprise a transitory mechanism  1120 ,  1121 . 
     In some embodiments, the heated objects  1130  may be placed in a first side of the heating device  1100 . In some implementations, the heating element  1115  may move horizontally along a top portion of the heating device  1100 , such as along a track, as a non-limiting example. In some aspects, the heating element  1115  may also move vertically, such as along a second track or similar structure, within the heating device  1100  to cover and heat the heated objects  1130  with increased proximity thereto. In some embodiments, the heating container  1110  may provide an at least partial enclosure sufficient to provide heating to all sides of the heated objects  1130  simultaneously. 
     As an illustrative example, charcoal may be placed within a heating device  1100 , and the heating element  1115  may be in a different section of the heating device  1100 . The heating element  1115 , may thus be movable along one or more tracks or similar structures, thereby allowing the heating element  1115  to move to a position over the charcoal, then descend vertically to at least partially enclose and thereby heat the charcoal. 
     Referring now to  FIG.  12   , an exemplary heating device  1200  comprising a plurality of transitory mechanisms  1220 ,  1221 ,  1222  is illustrated. In some embodiments, the heating device  1200  may comprise a heating container  1210 . In some aspects, the heating device  1200  may comprise a plurality of transitory mechanisms  1220 ,  1221 ,  1222 . 
     In some embodiments, the transitory mechanism  1220  may transport one or more heated objects  1230  to the heating container  1210 . In some implementations, the transitory mechanism  1221  may rotate, elevate, and/or otherwise manipulate the orientation of the heated objects  1230  to ensure even heat distribution on all sides of the heated objects  1230  simultaneously as well as maintain consistent cyclical movement through the heated device  1200 . In some aspects, the transitory mechanism  1221  may comprise a variable surface such that as the transitory mechanism  1221  rotates, an inclination within the transitory mechanism  1221  may catch and retain heated objects  1230  entering the heating container  1210  via transitory mechanism  1220 , while a downward sloping region of the transitory mechanism  1221  may release heated objects  1230  exiting the heating container  1210  onto transitory mechanism  1222  once the heated objects  1230  have reached at least a predetermined temperature. In some embodiments, the heating element  1215  may rotate within the heating container  1210  to distribute heat around all of the heated objects  1230  within the heating container  1210 . 
     As an illustrative example, charcoal may be transported linearly to the entrance of the heating container  1210 , where the charcoal may be received onto an inclined portion of a rotating platform. The rotating platform may rotate at a rate sufficient to allow the charcoal to be heated to a predetermined temperature. As the charcoal reaches the end of the heating container  1210 , a a depression or downward slope in the rotating platform may direct the charcoal onto a final conveyor belt. In some aspects, the transitory mechanism  1222  may deposit heated objects  1230  into a collecting mechanism, such as, for example and not limitation, a collection container, for use when the heated objects  1230  have reached the predetermined temperature. 
     CONCLUSION 
     A number of embodiments of the present disclosure have been described. While this specification contains many specific implementation details, these should not be construed as limitations on the scope of any disclosures or of what may be claimed, but rather as descriptions of features specific to particular embodiments of the present disclosure. 
     Certain features that are described in this specification in the context of separate embodiments can also be implemented in combination or in a single embodiment. Conversely, various features that are described in the context of a single embodiment can also be implemented in combination in multiple embodiments separately or in any suitable sub-combination. 
     Moreover, although features may be described above as acting in certain combinations and even initially claimed as such, one or more features from a claimed combination can in some cases be excised from the combination, and the claimed combination may be directed to a sub-combination or variation of a sub-combination. 
     Similarly, while operations are depicted in the drawings in a particular order, this should not be understood as requiring that such operations be performed in the particular order shown or in sequential order, or that all illustrated operations be performed, to achieve desirable results. In certain circumstances, multitasking and parallel processing may be advantageous. 
     Moreover, the separation of various system components in the embodiments described above should not be understood as requiring such separation in all embodiments, and it should be understood that the described program components and systems can generally be integrated together in a single product or packaged into multiple products. 
     Thus, particular embodiments of the subject matter have been described. Other embodiments are within the scope of the following claims. In some cases, the actions recited in the claims can be performed in a different order and still achieve desirable results. In addition, the processes depicted in the accompanying figures do not necessarily require the particular order show, or sequential order, to achieve desirable results. In certain implementations, multitasking and parallel processing may be advantageous. Nevertheless, it will be understood that various modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the claimed disclosure.