Portable devices for generating an inhalable vapor

Abstract

Devices for generating and releasing vapor comprising a mouthpiece for providing vapor for inhalation to a user including a tubular casing containing a heater for heating a vaporizable substance at a substantially constant low temperature having means for visual indication of the operation of the device.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority as a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14 / 578,193, filed on Dec. 19, 2014, titled “METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VAPORIZATION OF A SUBSTANCE”, Publication No. US 2015-0150308-A1, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 485,168, filed on Jul. 11, 2006, titled “METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VAPORIZATION OF A SUBSTANCE”, Publication No. US-2007-0283972-A1, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 700,105 filed on Jul. 15, 2005, tilted “METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VAPORIZATION OF A SUBSTANCE”. Each of these patents and patent applications are herein incorporated by reference in their entirety.[0002]This application also claims priority as a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13 / 587,416, filed on Aug. 16, 2012, titled “LOW TEMPERATURE ELECTRONIC VAPORIZATION DEVICE AND METHODS”, Publication No. US-2013-0042865-A1, which claims priority ...

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Benefits of technology

This patent describes various devices and systems for aerosolizing materials, such as tobacco, using high temperature materials in a safer and controlled manner. The devices may have a mouthpiece made of ceramic or glass, and a separate heater using an insulating material to prevent heat from reaching the user's lips. The devices may also have a cartridge designed for easy insertion and improved thermal conduction. The patent also discusses the use of electronic circuits and thermo-sensors to precisely control the vaporization temperature, and the use of modular components for easy customization and modulation. Overall, this patent focuses on improving the safety, efficiency, and user experience of aerosolization devices.

Problems solved by technology

However, existing devices used have no control of heating and combustion of the tobacco products.

The devices tend to produce toxic, tarry and carcinogenic by-products which are harmful and also impart a bitter and burnt taste to a mouth of a user.

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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