Low temperature electronic vaporization device and methods

Abstract

Low temperature electronic vaporization devices and method are described herein for emulating smoking wherein the devices generate an aerosol for inhalation by a subject by heating a viscous material that can have a tactile response in the mouth or respiratory tract.

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CROSS REFERENCE[0001]This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13 / 587,416 filed Aug. 16, 2012, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 524,308, filed Aug. 16, 2011, which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The use of tobacco products and the harmful side effects of smoking tobacco continue to gain increasing attention worldwide. As more regulations come into effect regarding smoking in the work place or in public, interest in developing alternative products is growing significantly. One method of reducing the harmful side effects of smoking is to not burn the tobacco products. This is because many of the harmful analytes, such as Hoffman analytes, obtained from smoking are received due to the burning of the material.[0003]A difficulty of developing and marketing a device that can deliver an aerosolized tobacco product is catering to the user in terms of visual and physi...

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Benefits of technology

The patent describes a vaporizer device that uses a resistive heating element and thermistor to control the temperature of vaporization. The device is designed for aerosolizing materials like tobacco and is designed to be efficient and safe. It has a simple user interface and a retractable mouthpiece that can be used with a single button. The device also incorporates a magnetic on / off control and a magnetic lid to cover the vaporization chamber. The mouthpiece can be integrated into the device or can be detached and used separately. The device also includes a thin wall metal heating chamber for fast startup, a tilting lid for easy use, and a thermally conductive shell to keep the device cool. The technical effects of the patent are a more efficient and safe vaporizer that is easy to use and has improved control over vaporization temperature.

Problems solved by technology

This is because many of the harmful analytes, such as Hoffman analytes, obtained from smoking are received due to the burning of the material.

A difficulty of developing and marketing a device that can deliver an aerosolized tobacco product is catering to the user in terms of visual and physical appeal of use.

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