Devices and methods for vaporization

Abstract

The present disclosure generally relates to vaporizing devices, e.g., electronic cigarettes. The vaporizing device may comprise a vaporization unit that includes a reservoir, a conduit, and a heating element coupled to an inside surface of the conduit. The conduit may be at least partially permeable or porous to allow passage of a liquid from the reservoir through the conduit for vaporization by heat supplied by the heating element. The heating element may be configured into a plurality of bends coupled to the inner surface of the conduit, and may be coupled to a metallic screen or mesh to secure the heating element to the conduit.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of priority from U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 020,068, filed on Jul. 2, 2014, which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]The present disclosure generally relates to vaporizing devices and methods of use thereof, e.g., to generate aerosols for inhalation.BACKGROUND[0003]Electronic cigarettes, electronic cigars, and other vaporizing devices provide an alternative to traditional smoking devices that can offer many benefits to users. Yet, current devices may provide inefficient and / or inconsistent heating, which may lead to inefficient and / or inconsistent vapor formation. Such limitations may ultimately result in an unsatisfactory user experience.BRIEF SUMMARY[0004]The present disclosure includes a device comprising a vaporization unit, wherein the vaporization unit includes: a conduit; a heating element adjacent to an inner surface of the conduit; and a reservoir c...

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Benefits of technology

The present patent is about a device that can vaporize liquid using a heating element and a conduit. The heating element may be a coil, a portion of which may extend between the conduit and the reservoir where the liquid is stored. The conduit may be permeable or made with a heat-resistant material. The device may also include a mesh, which helps distribute the heating element and the liquid through the conduit. The battery can provide power to the heating element. The device may be used in an electronic cigarette. The technical effects of this patent include improved liquid vaporization by heating the liquid with a coil and cooling the surrounding area with a mesh, resulting in improved taste and smoking experience. The design also allows for better distribution of the heating element and the liquid through the conduit.

Problems solved by technology

Yet, current devices may provide inefficient and / or inconsistent heating, which may lead to inefficient and / or inconsistent vapor formation.

Such limitations may ultimately result in an unsatisfactory user experience.

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