Abrégé

A nicotine liquid formulation comprising nicotine, an acid, and a biologically acceptable liquid carrier, wherein heating an amount of said nicotine liquid formulation using low temperature electronic vaporization device, i.e., an electronic cigarette, generates an inhalable aerosol, and wherein at least about 50% of said acid in said amount is in said aerosol, and wherein at least about 90% of said nicotine in said amount is in said aerosol.

Classes IPC  ?

• A24B 15/16 - Caractéristiques chimiques du tabac ou des succédanés du tabac des succédanés du tabac
• A24B 15/167 - Caractéristiques chimiques du tabac ou des succédanés du tabac des succédanés du tabac sous forme liquide ou vaporisable, p. ex. compositions liquides pour cigarettes électroniques
• A24B 15/30 - Traitement du tabac ou des succédanés du tabac par des substances chimiques par des substances organiques
• A24B 15/32 - Traitement du tabac ou des succédanés du tabac par des substances chimiques par des substances organiques par des composés acycliques
• A24F 40/10 - Dispositifs utilisant des précurseurs inhalables liquides

Abrégé

A cartridge may include a cartridge, a reservoir, a heating element, and a wicking element. The housing may include a first housing segment coupled with a second housing segment. A portion of the cartridge housing may form a wick housing. The reservoir may include a collector having an overflow channel with microfluidic features configured to provide a constriction point at which a meniscus forms to prevent air entering the reservoir from passing the vaporizable material in the overflow channel. The heating element may include a heating portion disposed inside the wick housing and a contact portion extending outside of the wick housing. The wicking element may be disposed inside the wick housing and proximate to the heating portion of the heating element. The wicking element may be in fluid communication with the reservoir and configured to draw the vaporizable material from the reservoir for vaporization by the heating element.

Classes IPC  ?

• A24F 40/42 - Cartouches ou contenants pour précurseurs inhalables
• A24F 40/44 - Mèches
• A24F 40/46 - Forme ou structure des moyens de chauffage électrique
• A24F 40/485 - ValvesOuvertures

Abrégé

Cartridges for vaporizer devices are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the cartridge can include a reservoir housing having a storage chamber and a dispensing chamber, and a vaporization chamber in communication with the dispensing chamber. The storage chamber is configured to hold a first fraction of a vaporizable material and the dispensing chamber is configured to hold a second fraction of the vaporizable material. The dispensing chamber is further configured to selectively dispense at least a first portion of the second fraction of the vaporizable material through at least one dispense opening in response to generation of one or more pressure pulses created within the dispensing chamber. The vaporizable chamber is configured to receive the dispensed vaporizable material from the dispensing chamber for vaporization by a first heating element to form a vaporized material. Vaporizer devices are also provided.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61M 11/00 - Pulvérisateurs ou vaporisateurs spécialement destinés à des usages médicaux
• A24F 40/10 - Dispositifs utilisant des précurseurs inhalables liquides
• A24F 40/42 - Cartouches ou contenants pour précurseurs inhalables
• A61M 11/04 - Pulvérisateurs ou vaporisateurs spécialement destinés à des usages médicaux agissant par pression de la vapeur des liquides à pulvériser ou vaporiser

Abrégé

A vaporization device includes a body having first portion including a receptacle configured to receive a vaporizer cartridge, and a second portion configured to contain a power source. Various embodiments of the vaporizer device are described that include one or more features for a one-piece metal body. In some embodiments, the aspect ratio of the one-piece metal body is 11:1 or 12:1.

Classes IPC  ?

• A24F 40/485 - ValvesOuvertures
• A24F 40/60 - Dispositifs avec des interfaces utilisateur intégrées

Abrégé

Cartridges for vaporizer devices are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the cartridge can include a reservoir housing, an airflow tube that extends through the reservoir housing, and a folded mesh that is disposed within the airflow tube and includes a plurality of folds. The airflow tube defines a passageway extending therethrough and at least a portion of the airflow tube is permeable to the vaporizable material, in which the permeable portion of the airflow tube is configured to draw vaporizable material from the reservoir housing into the airflow tube for vaporization. The folded mesh is configured to change from a deactivated state to an activated state in response to receiving an electric current, and when in the activated state, the folded mesh is configured to generate an amount of heat that is sufficient to vaporize at least a portion of the vaporizable material drawn from the reservoir housing. Vaporizer devices are also provided.

Classes IPC  ?

• A24F 40/46 - Forme ou structure des moyens de chauffage électrique
• A24F 40/485 - ValvesOuvertures
• A61M 11/00 - Pulvérisateurs ou vaporisateurs spécialement destinés à des usages médicaux
• A61M 11/04 - Pulvérisateurs ou vaporisateurs spécialement destinés à des usages médicaux agissant par pression de la vapeur des liquides à pulvériser ou vaporiser

Abrégé

Various embodiments of a vaporization device are described that include one or more features for generating a combined inhalable aerosol. In some embodiments, the vaporization device can include one or more heating elements that are configured to heat one or more vaporizable materials. Various embodiments of heating elements, as well as heating and airflow systems for use in vaporization devices for generating the combined inhalable aerosol are also described.

Classes IPC  ?

• A24F 40/30 - Dispositifs utilisant au moins deux précurseurs inhalables structurellement séparés, p. ex. utilisant deux précurseurs liquides dans deux cartouches
• A24F 40/10 - Dispositifs utilisant des précurseurs inhalables liquides
• A24F 40/20 - Dispositifs utilisant des précurseurs inhalables solides
• A24F 40/42 - Cartouches ou contenants pour précurseurs inhalables
• A24F 40/46 - Forme ou structure des moyens de chauffage électrique

Abrégé

A vaporization device includes a cartridge having a reservoir that holds a vaporizable material, a heating element, and a wicking element that can draw the vaporizable material to the heating element to be vaporized. The vaporizer cartridge is configured for coupling to a vaporizer device body and containing a vaporizable material. Various embodiments of the vaporizer cartridge are described that include one or more features controlling the delivery of power to a heating element. For example, in order to achieve a target temperature for vaporizing the vaporizable material, the heating element may be powered using a variable boost circuit having a variable output voltage. Alternatively, the heating element may be powered using a current source generating a modulated electrical signal having an adjustable duty cycle. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also described.

Classes IPC  ?

• A24F 40/50 - Commande ou suivi
• A24F 40/10 - Dispositifs utilisant des précurseurs inhalables liquides

Abrégé

A mouthpiece for a vaporizer device includes a vapor inlet and an aerosol outlet. A first plurality of air inlets and a second plurality of air inlets are disposed between the vapor inlet and the aerosol outlet and configured to provide air streams. The air streams form a first vortex and a second vortex. The air streams mix with a vapor entering from the vapor inlet and form an aerosol exiting through the aerosol outlet. Related apparatus, systems, techniques and articles are also described.

Classes IPC  ?

• A24F 40/40 - Détails de construction, p. ex. connexion des cartouches et des batteries

Abrégé

A charging system for charging a vaporizer device is described. The charger may be adapted to control the output voltage to the vaporizer device, thus improving charging efficiency and reducing waste heat generation. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also described.

Classes IPC  ?

• H02J 7/00 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries
• A24F 40/40 - Détails de construction, p. ex. connexion des cartouches et des batteries
• A24F 40/50 - Commande ou suivi
• A24F 40/70 - Fabrication

Abrégé

A vaporizer device may include a vaporizer body configured to couple with at least one vaporizer cartridge including a first reservoir and a second reservoir. The vaporizer device may include a first aerosol generation mechanism configured to generate a first part of an aerosol by at least vaporizing a first aerosol component present in a first vaporizable material in the first reservoir. The vaporizer device may also include a second aerosol generation mechanism configured to generate a second part of the aerosol by vaporizing a first aerosol component present in a second vaporizable material at a second temperature. The first part of the aerosol and the second part of the aerosol may be delivered, via a mouthpiece, to a user of the vaporizer device.

Classes IPC  ?

• A24F 40/30 - Dispositifs utilisant au moins deux précurseurs inhalables structurellement séparés, p. ex. utilisant deux précurseurs liquides dans deux cartouches
• A24F 40/05 - Dispositifs sans moyens de chauffage
• A24F 40/57 - Commande de la température
• A24F 7/00 - Bouquins pour pipesBouquins pour fume-cigares ou fume-cigarettes
• B01F 23/10 - Mélange de gaz avec des gaz
• B01F 25/433 - Tubes de mélange dans lesquels la forme du tube influence le mélange, p. ex. tubes de mélange ayant une section transversale variable ou pourvus de profils s'étendant vers l'intérieur
• B01F 25/431 - Tubes de mélange droits avec des chicanes ou des obstructions qui ne provoquent pas de chute de pression importanteChicanes à cet effet
• B05B 17/00 - Appareils de pulvérisation ou d'atomisation de liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides, non couverts par les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
• B05B 7/16 - Appareillages de pulvérisation pour débiter des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides provenant de plusieurs sources, p. ex. un liquide et de l'air, une poudre et un gaz comportant des moyens pour chauffer la matière à projeter
• B05B 7/00 - Appareillages de pulvérisation pour débiter des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides provenant de plusieurs sources, p. ex. un liquide et de l'air, une poudre et un gaz
• B05B 7/24 - Appareillages de pulvérisation pour débiter des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides provenant de plusieurs sources, p. ex. un liquide et de l'air, une poudre et un gaz avec des moyens, p. ex. un récipient, pour alimenter en liquide ou autre matériau fluide un dispositif de décharge

Abrégé

Cartridges for vaporizer devices are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the cartridge can include first and second storage chambers each configured to hold a respective fraction of a vaporizable material, a vaporization chamber that includes an elongate member that is in fluid communication with the first and second storage chambers and configured to receive the vaporizable material, a magnetic element disposed within a channel of the elongate member, and a conductive element that is configured to generate a first motive force to drive the magnetic element between first and second positions and further configured to substantially vaporize the vaporizable material within the elongate member. Vaporizer devices are also provided.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61M 11/04 - Pulvérisateurs ou vaporisateurs spécialement destinés à des usages médicaux agissant par pression de la vapeur des liquides à pulvériser ou vaporiser

Abrégé

A smoking device for generating and releasing smoking vapor free from contamination into the mouth of a user comprising a mouthpiece for providing vapor for inhalation to a user including a tubular casing containing a heater for heating a smoking substance at a substantially constant low temperature by regulating the flow of fuel by a thermal regulator and further having means for visual indication of the operation of the device.

Classes IPC  ?

• A24F 42/10 - Dispositifs avec moyens de chauffage chimiques
• A24F 40/42 - Cartouches ou contenants pour précurseurs inhalables
• A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes spécialement adaptées aux dispositifs permettant de fumer artificiellement
• A24F 42/60 - Détails de construction

Abrégé

Cartridges for vaporizer devices are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the cartridge can include an atomizer and a channel extending through the cartridge from an inlet to an outlet. The atomizer includes a wicking element that is configured to substantially draw a vaporizable material from a reservoir and into the atomizer, and a heating element that is configured to substantially vaporize the vaporizable material into a vaporized material. The channel has an airflow path and a vapor path that intersect at a first junction between the inlet and the outlet. The airflow path is configured to receive and substantially allow air to pass therethrough, and the vapor path is configured to direct the vaporized material into the first junction so that the vaporized material mixes with the air to substantially form an aerosol downstream of the atomizer. Vaporizer devices are also provided.

Classes IPC  ?

• A24F 40/10 - Dispositifs utilisant des précurseurs inhalables liquides
• A24F 40/485 - ValvesOuvertures
• A61M 11/04 - Pulvérisateurs ou vaporisateurs spécialement destinés à des usages médicaux agissant par pression de la vapeur des liquides à pulvériser ou vaporiser

Abrégé

A portable charging adapter system for charging a vaporizer device is described. In some embodiments, the system includes a charging adapter including a charging adapter housing. The charging adapter can include a charging dock positioned along a first surface of the charging adapter housing and a power coupling feature positioned along a second surface of the charging adapter housing. The portable charging adapter system can include a cap that includes a cap housing having an inner chamber. The cap can include a securing element coupled to the inner chamber having at least one cantilevered spring configured to engage the power adapter for securing a coupling of the cap to the charging adapter. Related device, systems, and methods are also described.

Classes IPC  ?

• H02J 7/00 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries
• H01M 10/44 - Méthodes pour charger ou décharger
• H01R 13/631 - Moyens additionnels pour faciliter l'engagement ou la séparation des pièces de couplage, p. ex. moyens pour aligner ou guider, leviers, pression de gaz pour l'engagement uniquement
• H01R 31/06 - Pièces intermédiaires pour joindre deux pièces de couplage, p. ex. adaptateur

Abrégé

A method for activating a vaporizer device may include a point-of-sale device receiving, based on an identifier of the vaporizer device, activation data associated with the vaporizer device. The vaporizer device may be activated by communicating, to the vaporizer device, the activation data. The point-of-sale device may communicate the activation data to the vaporizer device via a dock coupled with the vaporizer device. Moreover, the point-of-sale device may communicate the activation data to the vaporizer device through a packaging of the vaporizer device. Alternatively, the point-of-sale device may communicates the activation data to the vaporizer device by communicating the activation data to a computing device associated with a user of the vaporizer device. The computing device may further communicate the activation data to the vaporizer device via audio signals and/or optical signals corresponding to the activation data. Related systems and articles of manufacture are also provided.

Classes IPC  ?

• A24F 40/65 - Dispositifs à moyens de communication intégrés, p. ex. à moyens de communication sans fil
• A24F 40/40 - Détails de construction, p. ex. connexion des cartouches et des batteries
• A24F 40/51 - Disposition des capteurs

Abrégé

A vaporizer device includes a cartridge and a vaporizer body. The cartridge includes reservoir configured to hold a vaporizable material. The cartridge further includes a channel extending from the reservoir and having an opening at an end of the channel. The vaporizer body includes a movable block. The vaporizer body further includes a controller configured to actuate the movable block, the actuating of the movable block moving the movable block towards the channel to compress the channel, and the compression of the channel ejects, from the opening, at least a portion of the vaporizable material. The vaporizer body further includes a heating element positioned toward the opening of the channel when the cartridge is coupled with the vaporizer body, the heating element configured to vaporize the portion of the vaporizable material.

Classes IPC  ?

• A24F 40/40 - Détails de construction, p. ex. connexion des cartouches et des batteries
• A24F 40/10 - Dispositifs utilisant des précurseurs inhalables liquides
• A24F 40/51 - Disposition des capteurs

Abrégé

An apparatus includes a housing including a power source; a reservoir including an inlet, an outlet, and configured to contain vaporizable material and couple to the housing; and a PTCR heating element configured to electrically couple to the power source and heat the vaporizable material to form an aerosol. The PTCR heating element includes an electrical resistivity that varies based on temperature. The electrical resistivity includes an electrical resistivity transition zone including an increase in electrical resistivity over a temperature range such that, when the PTCR heating element is heated to a first temperature within the transition zone, current flow from the power source is reduced to a level that limits further temperature increases of the PTCR heating element. Related apparatus, systems, techniques, and articles are also described.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61M 11/04 - Pulvérisateurs ou vaporisateurs spécialement destinés à des usages médicaux agissant par pression de la vapeur des liquides à pulvériser ou vaporiser

Abrégé

A vaporization device includes a cartridge having a reservoir that holds a vaporizable material, a heating element, and a wicking element that can draw the vaporizable material to the heating element to be vaporized. The vaporizer cartridge is configured for coupling to a vaporizer device body and containing a vaporizable material. Various embodiments of the vaporizer cartridge are described that include one or more features for a hybrid gel-fiber wick. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also described.

Classes IPC  ?

• A24F 40/44 - Mèches
• A24F 40/10 - Dispositifs utilisant des précurseurs inhalables liquides
• A24F 40/42 - Cartouches ou contenants pour précurseurs inhalables
• A24F 40/46 - Forme ou structure des moyens de chauffage électrique
• A24F 40/70 - Fabrication
• H05B 3/22 - Éléments chauffants ayant une surface s'étendant essentiellement dans deux dimensions, p. ex. plaques chauffantes non flexibles

Abrégé

A vaporization device includes a cartridge having a reservoir that holds a vaporizable material, a heating element, and a wicking element that can draw the vaporizable material to the heating element to be vaporized. The vaporizer cartridge is configured for coupling to a vaporizer device body and containing a vaporizable material. Various embodiments of the vaporizer cartridge are described that include an organic bifunctional wick-heater assembly using porous organic-based material. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also described.

Classes IPC  ?

• A24F 40/10 - Dispositifs utilisant des précurseurs inhalables liquides
• A24F 40/42 - Cartouches ou contenants pour précurseurs inhalables
• A24F 40/44 - Mèches
• A61K 31/465 - NicotineSes dérivés
• A61K 47/10 - AlcoolsPhénolsLeurs sels, p. ex. glycérolPolyéthylène glycols [PEG]PoloxamèresAlkyléthers de PEG/POE

Abrégé

Various embodiments of a system for generating an inhalable aerosol are described. In some embodiments, the system includes a vaporizer device with a heating system configured to heat a vaporizable material insert. The heating system can include a heating element positioned adjacent a vaporizable material compartment configured to receive the vaporizable material insert. The heating system can include a compression plate configured to press the vaporizable material insert against the heating element. The heating system can include an airflow pathway extending along the vaporizable material compartment. Various embodiments of vaporizer material inserts that can be included and used with the system are also described. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also described.

Classes IPC  ?

• A24F 40/46 - Forme ou structure des moyens de chauffage électrique
• A24F 40/20 - Dispositifs utilisant des précurseurs inhalables solides
• A24F 40/10 - Dispositifs utilisant des précurseurs inhalables liquides
• A24F 40/42 - Cartouches ou contenants pour précurseurs inhalables

Abrégé

Compositions made from combinations including an hydrated ionic clay and a tobacco material are described herein. Methods of manufacture, as well as methods of extracting nicotine from these compositions are also described. The compositions can be used to prepare liquid vaporizable materials by extracting nicotine from tobacco material and directly from the tobacco material and into a liquid vaporizable material.

Classes IPC  ?

• C01B 33/40 - Argiles
• A24B 15/167 - Caractéristiques chimiques du tabac ou des succédanés du tabac des succédanés du tabac sous forme liquide ou vaporisable, p. ex. compositions liquides pour cigarettes électroniques
• A24B 15/24 - Traitement du tabac ou des succédanés du tabac par extractionExtraits de tabac

Abrégé

Compositions include an aqueous organic-based gellant system and nicotine or a salt thereof. The compositions are readily prepared and stored in cartridges or used directly in a device for delivering nicotine to a user.

Classes IPC  ?

• A24B 15/24 - Traitement du tabac ou des succédanés du tabac par extractionExtraits de tabac
• A24B 15/16 - Caractéristiques chimiques du tabac ou des succédanés du tabac des succédanés du tabac
• A24B 15/30 - Traitement du tabac ou des succédanés du tabac par des substances chimiques par des substances organiques
• A24B 15/32 - Traitement du tabac ou des succédanés du tabac par des substances chimiques par des substances organiques par des composés acycliques
• A24F 40/10 - Dispositifs utilisant des précurseurs inhalables liquides
• A24F 40/42 - Cartouches ou contenants pour précurseurs inhalables
• B01J 13/00 - Chimie des colloïdes, p. ex. production de substances colloïdales ou de leurs solutions, non prévue ailleursFabrication de microcapsules ou de microbilles
• C08J 3/24 - Réticulation, p. ex. vulcanisation, de macromolécules

Abrégé

A vaporization device includes a vaporizer cartridge having a reservoir that holds a vaporizable material, a heating element, and a gel wicking element that can draw the vaporizable material to the heating element to be vaporized. The vaporizer cartridge is configured for coupling to a vaporizer device body and containing a vaporizable material. Various embodiments of the vaporizer cartridge are described that include one or more features for the wicking element. Various embodiments of the wicking element, as well as related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also described.

Classes IPC  ?

• A24F 40/44 - Mèches
• A24F 40/10 - Dispositifs utilisant des précurseurs inhalables liquides
• A24F 40/42 - Cartouches ou contenants pour précurseurs inhalables
• A24F 40/46 - Forme ou structure des moyens de chauffage électrique
• C08L 33/20 - Homopolymères ou copolymères de l'acrylonitrile
• C08L 33/26 - Homopolymères ou copolymères de l'acrylamide ou de la méthacrylamide

Abrégé

Provided herein, inter alia, are compositions including sol-gels and nicotine. The compositions are readily prepared and stored in cartridges or used directly in a device for delivering nicotine to a user.

Classes IPC  ?

• A24B 15/167 - Caractéristiques chimiques du tabac ou des succédanés du tabac des succédanés du tabac sous forme liquide ou vaporisable, p. ex. compositions liquides pour cigarettes électroniques
• A24B 15/24 - Traitement du tabac ou des succédanés du tabac par extractionExtraits de tabac
• A24B 15/28 - Traitement du tabac ou des succédanés du tabac par des substances chimiques
• A24F 40/10 - Dispositifs utilisant des précurseurs inhalables liquides
• B01J 13/00 - Chimie des colloïdes, p. ex. production de substances colloïdales ou de leurs solutions, non prévue ailleursFabrication de microcapsules ou de microbilles

Abrégé

A vaporization device includes a cartridge having a reservoir that holds a vaporizable material, a heating element, and a wicking element that can draw the vaporizable material to the heating element to be vaporized. The vaporizer cartridge is configured for coupling to a vaporizer device body and containing a vaporizable material. Various embodiments of the vaporizer cartridge are described that include a bifunctional wick-heater assembly using a porous metal. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also described.

Classes IPC  ?

• A24F 40/42 - Cartouches ou contenants pour précurseurs inhalables
• A24F 40/44 - Mèches
• A24F 40/46 - Forme ou structure des moyens de chauffage électrique
• A24F 40/50 - Commande ou suivi

Abrégé

The vaporizer system includes a vaporizer body. The vaporizer body includes a power source configured to supply power to a heating element of a cartridge when the cartridge is coupled to the vaporizer device body. The vaporizer body further includes a controller configured to activate a signal configured to control supplied power to the heating element. The vaporizer body further includes a power management circuit coupled to the power source. The vaporizer body further includes a synchronous boost converter circuit coupled to the power source and to the power management circuit. The synchronous boost converter circuit is configured to receive the second voltage level from the power management circuit. The synchronous boost converter circuit is further configured to receive a third voltage level from the power source and is further configured to output, to a transistor, a fourth voltage level, the fourth voltage level higher than the third voltage level.

Classes IPC  ?

• A24F 40/46 - Forme ou structure des moyens de chauffage électrique
• A24B 15/167 - Caractéristiques chimiques du tabac ou des succédanés du tabac des succédanés du tabac sous forme liquide ou vaporisable, p. ex. compositions liquides pour cigarettes électroniques
• A24F 40/50 - Commande ou suivi
• H02M 3/158 - Transformation d'une puissance d'entrée en courant continu en une puissance de sortie en courant continu sans transformation intermédiaire en courant alternatif par convertisseurs statiques utilisant des tubes à décharge avec électrode de commande ou des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs avec électrode de commande utilisant des dispositifs du type triode ou transistor exigeant l'application continue d'un signal de commande utilisant uniquement des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs avec commande automatique de la tension ou du courant de sortie, p. ex. régulateurs à commutation comprenant plusieurs dispositifs à semi-conducteurs comme dispositifs de commande finale pour une charge unique

Abrégé

Various embodiments of a vaporization device are described that include one or more features, such as for generating a combined inhalable aerosol. In some embodiments, the vaporization device can include one or more heaters that are configured to heat one or more vaporizable materials. Various embodiments of heating elements and heating systems for use in vaporization devices are also described.

Classes IPC  ?

• A24F 40/46 - Forme ou structure des moyens de chauffage électrique
• A24F 40/10 - Dispositifs utilisant des précurseurs inhalables liquides
• A24F 40/42 - Cartouches ou contenants pour précurseurs inhalables
• A24F 40/30 - Dispositifs utilisant au moins deux précurseurs inhalables structurellement séparés, p. ex. utilisant deux précurseurs liquides dans deux cartouches

Abrégé

An electronic cigarette with an atomizer cartridge and a battery assembly. The atomizer cartridge has an atomizer coupled to a first and second terminal of a cartridge interface. A passive electrical circuit is coupled between the first terminal and a sensing terminal. The battery assembly has an interface with a first, second, and sensing contact. The interface engages the cartridge interface to provide electrical continuity between the terminals and contacts. The battery assembly has an atomizer drive circuit connected between the first and second contact, and a controller that activates the atomizer drive circuit in response to negative pressure at a draw sensor. A sensing circuit coupled to the sensing contact outputs a parameter signal indicative of the electrical parameters of the passive electrical circuit. The controller activates an RGB LED to produce discrete colors of light corresponding to discrete values of the parameter signal.

Classes IPC  ?

• H05B 1/02 - Dispositions de commutation automatique spécialement adaptées aux appareils de chauffage
• A24F 40/53 - Suivi, p. ex. détection des pannes
• A24F 40/40 - Détails de construction, p. ex. connexion des cartouches et des batteries
• A24F 40/60 - Dispositifs avec des interfaces utilisateur intégrées
• A24F 40/10 - Dispositifs utilisant des précurseurs inhalables liquides

Abrégé

Aspects of the current subject matter relate to methods and system for protecting a battery cell and/or a /pack of multiple battery cells serving as a power source of a vaporizer device from developing a short-circuit in a vaporizer device. In one aspect, a vaporizer device is provided. The vaporizer device may include a power source including a battery and a power source lead extending outward from a distal end of the battery. The vaporizer device may further include a printed circuit board (PCB) electrically coupled to the power source via the power source lead extending outward from the battery. The vaporizer device may further include an insulator at least partially surrounding the power source lead. The insulator may be mechanically coupled to at least one of the power source and the PCB.

Classes IPC  ?

• A24F 40/40 - Détails de construction, p. ex. connexion des cartouches et des batteries
• H01B 17/66 - Jonction de corps isolants, p. ex. par liaison
• A24F 40/70 - Fabrication
• A24F 40/50 - Commande ou suivi
• H01M 50/247 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports spécialement adaptés aux dispositifs portatifs, p. ex. aux téléphones portables, aux ordinateurs, aux outils à main ou aux stimulateurs cardiaques
• H01M 50/588 - Moyens pour empêcher un usage ou une décharge indésirables pour empêcher les contacts incorrects à l’intérieur ou à l’extérieur des batteries à l’extérieur des batteries, p. ex. les contacts incorrects des bornes ou des barres omnibus

Abrégé

A vaporizer device may include a shell, a cartridge receptacle, and a skeleton. The cartridge receptacle may be formed from a cartridge interface disposed at least partially inside a sheath. The cartridge interface may be configured to provide a plurality of electrical couplings with a vaporizer cartridge when the vaporizer cartridge is disposed inside the cartridge receptacle. The plurality of electrical couplings may include a first electrical coupling with a heating element of the vaporizer cartridge. The plurality of electrical couplings may further include a second electrical coupling with a cartridge identification chip of the vaporizer cartridge. The skeleton may be coupled with the cartridge interface. The skeleton may be configured to secure the cartridge interface inside the shell.

Classes IPC  ?

• A24F 40/42 - Cartouches ou contenants pour précurseurs inhalables
• A24F 40/46 - Forme ou structure des moyens de chauffage électrique
• A24F 40/44 - Mèches
• A24F 40/485 - ValvesOuvertures
• A24F 40/10 - Dispositifs utilisant des précurseurs inhalables liquides

Abrégé

The vaporizer device includes a reservoir configured to contain a vaporizable material. The vaporizer device further includes a heating element configured to vaporize the vaporizable material. The vaporizer device further includes a thermal flow sensor configured to measure a mass flow rate of the vaporizable material across the surface of the thermal flow sensor. The thermal flow sensor is positioned along an airflow path between the heating element and an outlet of the vaporizer device. The thermal flow sensor includes a self-cleaning element configured to remove a liquid accumulated on the surface of the thermal flow sensor by at least evaporating the liquid. The self-cleaning element is activated in response to detecting an event that activates a cleaning cycle of the thermal flow sensor.

Classes IPC  ?

• A24F 40/85 - Entretien, p. ex. nettoyage
• A24F 40/10 - Dispositifs utilisant des précurseurs inhalables liquides
• A24F 40/46 - Forme ou structure des moyens de chauffage électrique
• A24F 40/51 - Disposition des capteurs
• A24F 40/53 - Suivi, p. ex. détection des pannes

Abrégé

Microfluidic features regulate the flow of fluids in a cartridge for a vaporizer device. The microfluidic features prevent leaks of liquid vaporizable material and enhance the functioning of the cartridge when there is a differential pressure between a storage chamber containing the liquid vaporizable material and ambient conditions outside the cartridge. Related systems, apparatuses, and processes, are also described.

Classes IPC  ?

• B01L 3/00 - Récipients ou ustensiles pour laboratoires, p. ex. verrerie de laboratoireCompte-gouttes

Abrégé

A vaporization device includes a power source comprising a shell including a hermetic chamber. The hermetic chamber having an anode, an anode current collector, a cathode, a cathode current collector, a separator, and an electrolyte disposed therein. The hermetic chamber including the anode, the anode current collector, the cathode, the cathode current collector, and the electrolyte forming a battery serving as a power source for the vaporizer device.

Classes IPC  ?

• A24F 40/40 - Détails de construction, p. ex. connexion des cartouches et des batteries
• H01M 50/169 - Couvercles caractérisés par le procédé d’assemblage des boîtiers avec des couvercles par soudage, brasage ou brasage tendre
• H01M 50/543 - Bornes
• H01M 10/04 - Structure ou fabrication en général
• A24F 40/70 - Fabrication

Abrégé

An electronic cigarette including an housing that has a mouthpiece with an aerosol outlet, and an atomizer disposed within an atomizing chamber. The atomizer selectively generates an aerosol of the liquid in response to suction pressure at the aerosol outlet. The atomizing chamber has an air inlet, an atomizer outlet coupled to the aerosol outlet, and a first wick aperture. A liquid reservoir is disposed within the housing, which is sealably separated from the atomizing chamber. A wick disposed through the first wick aperture between the liquid reservoir and the atomizing chamber and it is configured to transfer the liquid by capillarity from the liquid reservoir to the atomizer.

Classes IPC  ?

• A24F 40/44 - Mèches
• A24F 40/485 - ValvesOuvertures
• A24F 40/42 - Cartouches ou contenants pour précurseurs inhalables
• A61M 15/06 - Appareils à inhalation en forme de cigares, de cigarettes ou de pipes
• A24F 40/10 - Dispositifs utilisant des précurseurs inhalables liquides

Abrégé

A vaporizer device includes a fuel cell disposed with a device body and configured to receive a cartridge having a first compartment that holds a vaporizable material, a second compartment that holds a fuel, a heating element, and a wicking element that can draw the vaporizable material to the heating element to be vaporized. The vaporizer cartridge is configured for fluidically, thermally, and/or electrically coupling to a vaporizer device body. Various implementations of the vaporizer cartridge are described that include one or more features for a fuel cell within the cartridge.

Classes IPC  ?

• A24F 40/42 - Cartouches ou contenants pour précurseurs inhalables
• A24F 40/46 - Forme ou structure des moyens de chauffage électrique
• A24F 40/44 - Mèches

Abrégé

A vaporizer device including a vaporizer cartridge configured to efficiently and effectively heat a non-liquid vaporizable material is described. The vaporizer cartridge may include a heating element configured to vaporize the vaporizable material by delivery of heat to the vaporizable material. The cartridge may include a cartridge contact in electrical communication with the heating element. The cartridge contact may be configured to couple to a receptacle contact along a vaporizer body of the vaporizer device having a power source to allow power to pass from the power source to the heating element. The heating element can include electrically resistive features such that current traveling along the heating element can cause the heating element to increase in temperature to within a desired temperature range. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also described.

Classes IPC  ?

• A24F 40/46 - Forme ou structure des moyens de chauffage électrique
• A24F 40/20 - Dispositifs utilisant des précurseurs inhalables solides
• A24F 40/42 - Cartouches ou contenants pour précurseurs inhalables
• H05B 3/34 - Éléments chauffants ayant une surface s'étendant essentiellement dans deux dimensions, p. ex. plaques chauffantes flexibles, p. ex. grillages ou tissus chauffants

Abrégé

A vaporizer that includes a metal-air battery, in particular a zinc-air battery is described herein. The metal-air battery can have increased power output relative to conventional batteries. Various embodiments of the vaporizer are described that include one or more features for low environmental impact, disposability, and increased power output. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also described.

Classes IPC  ?

• A24F 40/90 - Leurs dispositions ou leurs procédés spécialement adaptés à la recharge des batteries
• A24F 40/10 - Dispositifs utilisant des précurseurs inhalables liquides
• A24F 40/42 - Cartouches ou contenants pour précurseurs inhalables
• A24F 40/48 - Moyens de transfert de fluide, p. ex. pompes

Abrégé

A vaporization device is describe that includes a vaporizer body including a vaporizable material insert receptacle configured to receive a vaporizable material insert including vaporizable material. The vaporizable material insert can include a vaporizable material component including a vaporizable material, such as a non-liquid vaporizable material. Various embodiments of the vaporizable material component are described that include one or more features for preventing airflow into and/or through the vaporizable material component, as well as for achieving efficient and effective heating of the vaporizable material and formation of inhalable aerosol. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also described.

Classes IPC  ?

• A24F 40/42 - Cartouches ou contenants pour précurseurs inhalables
• A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes spécialement adaptées aux dispositifs permettant de fumer artificiellement
• A24F 40/20 - Dispositifs utilisant des précurseurs inhalables solides

Abrégé

A cartridge may include a cartridge housing, a reservoir and a wick housing disposed inside the cartridge housing, a heating element, and a wicking element. The cartridge housing may be configured to extend below an open top of a receptacle in the vaporizer device when the cartridge is coupled with the vaporizer device. The reservoir may be configured to contain a vaporizable material. The heating element may include a heating portion disposed at least partially inside the wick housing and a contact portion disposed at least partially outside the wick housing. The contact portion may include cartridge contacts that form an electric coupling with receptacle contacts in the receptacle. The wicking element may be disposed within the wick housing and proximate to the heating portion of the heating element. The wicking element may be configured to draw the vaporizable material to the wick housing for vaporization by the heating element.

Classes IPC  ?

• A24F 40/42 - Cartouches ou contenants pour précurseurs inhalables
• A24F 40/46 - Forme ou structure des moyens de chauffage électrique
• A24F 40/44 - Mèches
• A24F 40/485 - ValvesOuvertures
• A24F 40/10 - Dispositifs utilisant des précurseurs inhalables liquides

Abrégé

A vaporization device includes a cartridge having a reservoir that holds a vaporizable material, a heating element, and a wicking element that can draw the vaporizable material to the heating element to be vaporized. The wicking element can include two ends in contact with the reservoir. The cartridge can include an airflow control feature for controlling airflow in the cartridge.

Classes IPC  ?

• A24F 40/485 - ValvesOuvertures
• F15D 1/02 - Action sur l'écoulement des fluides dans les tuyaux ou les conduits
• G01L 13/00 - Dispositifs ou appareils pour la mesure des différences entre plusieurs valeurs de la pression des fluides
• G05D 16/04 - Commande de la pression d'un fluide sans source d'énergie auxiliaire
• A24F 40/10 - Dispositifs utilisant des précurseurs inhalables liquides
• A24F 40/42 - Cartouches ou contenants pour précurseurs inhalables

Abrégé

A vaporization device includes a vaporizer body including a vaporizable material insert receptacle configured to receive a vaporizable material insert including vaporizable material. The vaporizable material insert can include an airflow pathway and an airflow control feature at least partly made out of vaporizable material. Various embodiments of the airflow control feature are described that include one or more features for controlling an amount of heat transferred from heated airflow traveling along the airflow pathway and the vaporizable material of the airflow control feature. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also described.

Classes IPC  ?

• A24F 40/42 - Cartouches ou contenants pour précurseurs inhalables
• A24D 3/17 - Filtres spécialement adaptés aux dispositifs permettant de fumer artificiellement
• A24F 40/10 - Dispositifs utilisant des précurseurs inhalables liquides
• A24F 40/20 - Dispositifs utilisant des précurseurs inhalables solides
• A24F 40/485 - ValvesOuvertures

Abrégé

A charging case assembly for a vaporizer device includes a lower housing pivotably coupled to an upper housing. The lower housing can include a rechargeable power supply and a coupling mechanism configured to receive and position the vaporizer device within the lower housing. The coupling mechanism can include a cradle portion positioned along the lower housing and further include an elongated base that is recessed along an inner surface of the lower housing. The cradle portion can be configured to receive the vaporizer device such that a first elongated side of the vaporizer device is positioned against the base of the cradle portion. The coupling mechanism can further include a pair of case contacts positioned adjacent a first end of the base.

Classes IPC  ?

• H02J 7/00 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries
• H02J 7/34 - Fonctionnement en parallèle, dans des réseaux, de batteries avec d'autres sources à courant continu, p. ex. batterie tampon
• A24F 40/95 - Leurs dispositions ou leurs procédés spécialement adaptés à la recharge des batteries structurellement associées à des étuis

Abrégé

A vaporization device includes biometric recognition systems. A vaporizer device is provided. The vaporizer device includes a vaporizer body comprising a cartridge receptacle, a heating element, a power source, and a sensor. The vaporizer device further includes a vaporizer cartridge that is selectively coupled to the vaporizer body, the vaporizer cartridge comprising one or more translucent surfaces and a passageway between the sensor and the one or more translucent surfaces. The vaporizer device further includes a controller configured to determine, based on data from the sensor, whether a user is authorized to use the vaporizer device. The controller further configured to provide power to the heating element to generate an aerosol responsive to determining the authorization of the user. Related methods and articles of manufacture are also described.

Classes IPC  ?

• A24F 40/51 - Disposition des capteurs
• A24F 40/10 - Dispositifs utilisant des précurseurs inhalables liquides
• A24F 40/53 - Suivi, p. ex. détection des pannes
• A24F 40/57 - Commande de la température
• A61M 15/06 - Appareils à inhalation en forme de cigares, de cigarettes ou de pipes
• G06V 40/10 - Corps d’êtres humains ou d’animaux, p. ex. occupants de véhicules automobiles ou piétonsParties du corps, p. ex. mains
• G06V 40/12 - Empreintes digitales ou palmaires
• G06V 40/13 - Capteurs à cet effet
• G06V 40/16 - Visages humains, p. ex. parties du visage, croquis ou expressions

Abrégé

Methods, systems, and devices are described for providing risk evaluation and mitigation strategies for use with modified risk products or other tobacco products, and in particular, associated with nicotine and tobacco products.

Classes IPC  ?

• A24F 40/65 - Dispositifs à moyens de communication intégrés, p. ex. à moyens de communication sans fil
• A24F 40/51 - Disposition des capteurs
• A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic Identification des individus
• A61B 5/08 - Dispositifs de mesure pour examiner les organes respiratoires
• A61B 5/145 - Mesure des caractéristiques du sang in vivo, p. ex. de la concentration des gaz dans le sang ou de la valeur du pH du sang
• G01N 33/497 - Analyse physique de matériau biologique de matériau biologique gazeux, p. ex. de l'haleine

Abrégé

Various embodiments of a system for generating an inhalable aerosol are described. The system includes a insert configured to be inserted into a compartment of a vaporizer device. In some embodiments, the insert includes a jacket defining an inner chamber configured to contain a vaporizable material and a heating element configured to heat the vaporizable material, thereby generating the inhalable aerosol. In some embodiments, the insert may include a filter at least partly saturated with a second vaporizable material and configured to generate a vapor when heated by the heating element, thereby forming a mixture of inhalable aerosol. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also described.

Classes IPC  ?

• A24F 40/42 - Cartouches ou contenants pour précurseurs inhalables
• A24F 40/20 - Dispositifs utilisant des précurseurs inhalables solides
• A24F 40/46 - Forme ou structure des moyens de chauffage électrique
• A24F 40/10 - Dispositifs utilisant des précurseurs inhalables liquides

Abrégé

A vaporizer may include a vaporizer body configured to couple with a vaporizer cartridge including a vaporizable material. The vaporizer body may include a first power source configured to discharge a current to a heating element in order to cause a vaporization of at least a portion of the vaporizable material included in the vaporizer cartridge by at least increasing a temperature of the heating element. The vaporizer configured to engage in a reverse charging with a device in which the first power source of the vaporizer charges or is charged by a second power source at the device. Various embodiments of the vaporizer cartridge are provided.

Classes IPC  ?

• A24F 40/90 - Leurs dispositions ou leurs procédés spécialement adaptés à la recharge des batteries
• A24F 40/42 - Cartouches ou contenants pour précurseurs inhalables
• A24F 40/51 - Disposition des capteurs
• A24F 40/65 - Dispositifs à moyens de communication intégrés, p. ex. à moyens de communication sans fil
• H02J 7/00 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries
• H02J 7/34 - Fonctionnement en parallèle, dans des réseaux, de batteries avec d'autres sources à courant continu, p. ex. batterie tampon
• H02J 50/10 - Circuits ou systèmes pour l'alimentation ou la distribution sans fil d'énergie électrique utilisant un couplage inductif

Abrégé

Deformable valves and atomizer designs for a vaporizer (e.g., electronic cigarette). The vaporizer may be used for vaporization of liquid and/or organic material. The vaporizer may enable enhanced flow control of fluid and may generate high quality and quantity of vapor efficiently. In some instances, flow path of the vaporizer may allow bulk fluid flow, e.g., in contrast to capillary flow, to deliver fluid to a vicinity of the vaporizer. In some instances, the vaporizer may utilize improved atomizer designs for vaporizing devices, where said designs can be configured optionally, with various embodiments of a breath-modulating deformable valve.

Classes IPC  ?

• A24F 13/00 - Articles pour fumer les cigares ou cigarettes
• A24B 15/167 - Caractéristiques chimiques du tabac ou des succédanés du tabac des succédanés du tabac sous forme liquide ou vaporisable, p. ex. compositions liquides pour cigarettes électroniques
• A24D 3/17 - Filtres spécialement adaptés aux dispositifs permettant de fumer artificiellement
• A24F 3/02 - Pipes de fumeurs combinées avec d'autres objets avec accessoires de nettoyage
• A24F 7/04 - Bouquins pour pipesBouquins pour fume-cigares ou fume-cigarettes avec filtres à fumée
• A24F 40/46 - Forme ou structure des moyens de chauffage électrique
• A24F 40/48 - Moyens de transfert de fluide, p. ex. pompes
• A24F 40/485 - ValvesOuvertures
• A24F 40/50 - Commande ou suivi
• A24F 40/85 - Entretien, p. ex. nettoyage
• A61M 11/00 - Pulvérisateurs ou vaporisateurs spécialement destinés à des usages médicaux
• A61M 11/04 - Pulvérisateurs ou vaporisateurs spécialement destinés à des usages médicaux agissant par pression de la vapeur des liquides à pulvériser ou vaporiser
• A61M 11/08 - Vaporisateurs de poche du type injecteur
• A61M 15/00 - Inhalateurs
• A61M 15/06 - Appareils à inhalation en forme de cigares, de cigarettes ou de pipes
• A61M 16/00 - Dispositifs pour agir sur le système respiratoire des patients par un traitement au gaz, p. ex. ventilateursTubes trachéaux
• F16K 15/18 - Soupapes, clapets ou valves de retenue à mécanisme de commandeSoupape de retenue et soupape à mécanisme de commande combinées
• F16K 31/00 - Moyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos
• H05B 1/02 - Dispositions de commutation automatique spécialement adaptées aux appareils de chauffage
• A24F 40/10 - Dispositifs utilisant des précurseurs inhalables liquides

Abrégé

Cartridges for vaporizer devices are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a cartridge can include a reservoir housing that includes a reservoir chamber configured to selectively hold a vaporizable material, and an atomizer in fluid communication with the reservoir chamber. The atomizer includes a substrate having an array of ordered pores configured to draw a predetermined volume of vaporizable material from the reservoir chamber at a predetermined rate, and at least one heating material configured to selectively heat the at least a portion of the vaporizable material drawn into the substrate to generate a vaporized material. Vaporizer devices are also provided.

Classes IPC  ?

• A24F 40/10 - Dispositifs utilisant des précurseurs inhalables liquides
• A24F 40/42 - Cartouches ou contenants pour précurseurs inhalables
• A24F 40/44 - Mèches
• A24F 40/46 - Forme ou structure des moyens de chauffage électrique
• A24F 40/48 - Moyens de transfert de fluide, p. ex. pompes
• A24F 40/51 - Disposition des capteurs

Abrégé

A vaporizer system may include a vaporizer device and a vaporizer accessory configured to couple to the vaporizer device. The vaporizer accessory may include a sensor configured to continuously and passively monitor a biomarker of the user. The biomarker includes a concentration of carbon monoxide in the user's blood. Related systems and methods are also described.

Classes IPC  ?

• A24F 40/51 - Disposition des capteurs
• H04W 4/38 - Services spécialement adaptés à des environnements, à des situations ou à des fins spécifiques pour la collecte d’informations de capteurs
• A24F 40/60 - Dispositifs avec des interfaces utilisateur intégrées
• A24F 40/65 - Dispositifs à moyens de communication intégrés, p. ex. à moyens de communication sans fil
• A24F 40/53 - Suivi, p. ex. détection des pannes
• G16H 40/67 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santéTIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement à distance

Abrégé

On-demand, hand-held vaporizer that operates primarily by convection. The vaporizer is configured to permit very rapid (e.g., within a few seconds) heating of air drawn through an oven chamber to a predetermined or selectable vaporizing temperature to vaporize a material (e.g., loose leaf plant material, etc.) that is held in the oven chamber. The vaporizer provides efficient transfer of air being heated as well as rapid delivery of vaporizable material to a user.

Classes IPC  ?

• A24F 40/20 - Dispositifs utilisant des précurseurs inhalables solides
• A24F 40/40 - Détails de construction, p. ex. connexion des cartouches et des batteries
• A61M 11/04 - Pulvérisateurs ou vaporisateurs spécialement destinés à des usages médicaux agissant par pression de la vapeur des liquides à pulvériser ou vaporiser
• A24F 40/46 - Forme ou structure des moyens de chauffage électrique
• A24F 40/485 - ValvesOuvertures
• A24F 40/53 - Suivi, p. ex. détection des pannes
• F22B 1/28 - Méthodes de production de vapeur caractérisées par le genre de chauffage dans des chaudières chauffées électriquement
• H05B 3/44 - Éléments chauffants ayant la forme de tiges ou de tubes non flexibles le conducteur chauffant disposé à l'intérieur des tiges ou tubes en matériau isolant
• A61M 16/00 - Dispositifs pour agir sur le système respiratoire des patients par un traitement au gaz, p. ex. ventilateursTubes trachéaux
• A61M 15/00 - Inhalateurs

Abrégé

A vaporizer device includes a vaporizer cartridge having a reservoir that holds a vaporizable material, a heating element, and a wicking element that can draw the vaporizable material to the heating element to be vaporized. The vaporizer cartridge is configured for coupling to a vaporizer device body and containing the vaporizable material. The wicking element of the vaporizer cartridge may include tobacco.

Classes IPC  ?

• A24F 40/42 - Cartouches ou contenants pour précurseurs inhalables
• A24F 40/44 - Mèches
• A24F 40/46 - Forme ou structure des moyens de chauffage électrique
• A24F 40/51 - Disposition des capteurs
• A24F 40/65 - Dispositifs à moyens de communication intégrés, p. ex. à moyens de communication sans fil
• A24F 40/70 - Fabrication

Abrégé

A vaporizer device includes a housing including an air inlet, a heating element within the housing and a heat exchanger. The heating element includes a nonlinear positive temperature coefficient of resistance material. The heat exchanger is thermally coupled to the heating element and arranged to receive airflow from the air inlet. The heat exchanger is configured to transfer heat between the heating element and the airflow to produce a heated airflow. The heated airflow exiting the heat exchanger is configured to vaporize a vaporizable material. Related apparatus, systems, techniques and articles are also described.

Classes IPC  ?

• A24F 40/46 - Forme ou structure des moyens de chauffage électrique
• A24F 40/10 - Dispositifs utilisant des précurseurs inhalables liquides
• A24F 40/42 - Cartouches ou contenants pour précurseurs inhalables
• A24F 40/44 - Mèches
• A24F 40/485 - ValvesOuvertures
• H05B 1/02 - Dispositions de commutation automatique spécialement adaptées aux appareils de chauffage
• H05B 3/06 - Éléments chauffants combinés constructivement avec des éléments d'accouplement ou avec des supports

Abrégé

A hygienic mouthpiece cover that is easily removed between sampling by users and is made from a recyclable biocompatible material is provided. Example embodiments of a mouthpiece cover includes an inlet, into which a vaporizer cartridge can be inserted, an outlet that a user draws vapor from, and a saliva transfer inhibitor that includes a guard physical barrier between the outlet and inlet to prevent saliva transfer to the cartridge, a saliva reservoir, and one or more draw holes of a number and size that vapor can pass through unrestricted.

Classes IPC  ?

• A24F 7/02 - Bouquins pour pipesBouquins pour fume-cigares ou fume-cigarettes à raccords amovibles
• A61K 9/00 - Préparations médicinales caractérisées par un aspect particulier
• A61K 31/05 - Phénols
• A61K 31/352 - Composés hétérocycliques ayant l'oxygène comme seul hétéro-atome d'un cycle, p. ex. fungichromine ayant des cycles à six chaînons avec un oxygène comme seul hétéro-atome d'un cycle condensés avec des carbocycles, p. ex. cannabinols, méthanthéline
• A61K 47/10 - AlcoolsPhénolsLeurs sels, p. ex. glycérolPolyéthylène glycols [PEG]PoloxamèresAlkyléthers de PEG/POE
• A61K 47/38 - CelluloseSes dérivés
• A24F 40/485 - ValvesOuvertures

Abrégé

A system includes a current source circuit; a system power input; and load switching circuitry coupling the current source circuit and the system power input to an output configured to couple to a vaporizer heating element. The current source circuit, the system power input, and the load switching circuitry form part of an integrated circuit. Related apparatus, systems, techniques, and articles are also described.

Classes IPC  ?

• H05B 1/02 - Dispositions de commutation automatique spécialement adaptées aux appareils de chauffage
• A24F 40/53 - Suivi, p. ex. détection des pannes
• H02J 7/00 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries
• F24H 9/00 - APPAREILS DE CHAUFFAGE DE FLUIDES, p. ex. DE L'AIR OU DE L'EAU, COMPORTANT DES MOYENS DE PRODUCTION DE CHALEUR, p. ex. DES POMPES À CHALEUR, EN GÉNÉRAL Parties constitutives
• G01R 15/20 - Adaptations fournissant une isolation en tension ou en courant, p. ex. adaptations pour les réseaux à haute tension ou à courant fort utilisant des dispositifs galvano-magnétiques, p. ex. des dispositifs à effet Hall
• A24F 40/60 - Dispositifs avec des interfaces utilisateur intégrées
• A24F 47/00 - Articles pour fumeurs non prévus ailleurs

Abrégé

Vaporizer devices are disclosed. In one exemplary embodiment, a vaporizer device can include a vaporizer body including a first airflow path extending at least partially therethrough, and a sensor assembly residing at least partially within the vaporizer body. The sensor assembly includes a flexible sensor that is in communication with the first airflow path. The flexible sensor is configured to reversibly deflect from an initial state to a first state in response to a first user-activated force representing air being drawn through the first airflow path, and configured to reversibly deflect from the initial state to a second state in response to a second user-activated force representing an acceleration of the vaporizer body. Sensor assemblies for a vaporizer device are also provided.

Classes IPC  ?

• A24F 40/51 - Disposition des capteurs
• A24F 40/60 - Dispositifs avec des interfaces utilisateur intégrées

Abrégé

Cartridges for vaporizer devices are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a cartridge can include a reservoir housing that includes a reservoir chamber configured to contain a vaporizable material and first and second orifices each in fluid communication with the reservoir chamber. The first orifice is configured to allow at least a portion of the vaporizable material to be withdrawn from the reservoir chamber in response to generation of a first pressure differential across the first orifice that exceeds a first predetermined threshold pressure differential. The second orifice is configured to allow a portion of ambient air that is outside the reservoir housing to enter the reservoir chamber in response to generation of a second pressure differential across the second orifice that exceeds a second predetermined threshold pressure differential during the withdrawal of the vaporizable material from the reservoir chamber. Vaporizer devices and methods are also provided.

Classes IPC  ?

• A24F 40/485 - ValvesOuvertures
• A24F 40/10 - Dispositifs utilisant des précurseurs inhalables liquides
• A24F 40/42 - Cartouches ou contenants pour précurseurs inhalables

Abrégé

Vaporizer devices are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the vaporizer device can include a vaporizer body and a cartridge selectively coupled to and removable from the vaporizer body. The vaporizer body includes a cartridge receptacle and a heating element disposed within the cartridge receptacle and affixed to the vaporizer body. The cartridge includes a reservoir chamber and a wicking element that is in fluid communication with the reservoir chamber. The wicking element is configured to draw at least a portion of a vaporizable material from the reservoir chamber. The wicking element and at least a portion of the heating element are brought into direct contact with each other such that at least a portion of the vaporizable material received within the wicking element can be substantially vaporized to form vaporized material. Cartridges for vaporizer devices are also provided.

Classes IPC  ?

• A24F 40/44 - Mèches
• A24F 40/10 - Dispositifs utilisant des précurseurs inhalables liquides
• A24F 40/42 - Cartouches ou contenants pour précurseurs inhalables
• A24F 40/46 - Forme ou structure des moyens de chauffage électrique
• A24F 40/485 - ValvesOuvertures

Abrégé

A heating element for a vaporizer cartridge is provided. The vaporizer cartridge may include a reservoir containing vaporizable material and a wicking element in fluid communication with the reservoir. The heating element may include a heating portion, a cartridge contact, and a leg. The heating portion includes at least two tines spaced apart from one another. The cartridge contact may be in in electrical communication with a power source. The leg extends between the heating portion and the cartridge contact. The heating portion may be crimped around the wicking element such that the heating portion secures the wicking element to the heating element and contacts at least two surfaces of the wicking element.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61M 11/04 - Pulvérisateurs ou vaporisateurs spécialement destinés à des usages médicaux agissant par pression de la vapeur des liquides à pulvériser ou vaporiser
• A24F 40/46 - Forme ou structure des moyens de chauffage électrique
• H05B 3/44 - Éléments chauffants ayant la forme de tiges ou de tubes non flexibles le conducteur chauffant disposé à l'intérieur des tiges ou tubes en matériau isolant

Abrégé

Vaporization devices, components, and methods of operating them are provided. In some implementations, an apparatus includes a microcontroller, a battery, and electrical circuitry comprising a reference resistor, a first switch, a second switch, and a voltage divider. The microcontroller is configured to operate the first switch to interrupt a flow of current supplied from the power source through a resistive heating element, and to operate the second switch to add the reference resistor in series with the resistive heating element. The microcontroller is further configured to determine a resistance of the resistive heating element based on a voltage measured by the voltage divider when the reference resistor is in series with the resistive heating element, and to control an amount of power supplied to the resistive heating element based on the determined resistance by adjusting the flow of current supplied to the resistive heating element.

Classes IPC  ?

• A24F 40/40 - Détails de construction, p. ex. connexion des cartouches et des batteries
• A24F 40/10 - Dispositifs utilisant des précurseurs inhalables liquides
• A24F 40/42 - Cartouches ou contenants pour précurseurs inhalables
• A24F 40/46 - Forme ou structure des moyens de chauffage électrique
• A24F 40/51 - Disposition des capteurs
• A24F 40/57 - Commande de la température

Abrégé

A nicotine salt liquid formulation for generating an inhalable aerosol in an electronic cigarette comprising nicotine salt that forms about 0.5% to about 20% nicotine is provided.

Classes IPC  ?

• A24B 15/16 - Caractéristiques chimiques du tabac ou des succédanés du tabac des succédanés du tabac
• A24B 15/167 - Caractéristiques chimiques du tabac ou des succédanés du tabac des succédanés du tabac sous forme liquide ou vaporisable, p. ex. compositions liquides pour cigarettes électroniques
• A61K 9/00 - Préparations médicinales caractérisées par un aspect particulier
• A61K 9/12 - AérosolsMousses
• A61K 31/465 - NicotineSes dérivés
• A61K 31/60 - Acide salicyliqueSes dérivés
• A61K 47/10 - AlcoolsPhénolsLeurs sels, p. ex. glycérolPolyéthylène glycols [PEG]PoloxamèresAlkyléthers de PEG/POE
• A24F 40/10 - Dispositifs utilisant des précurseurs inhalables liquides

Abrégé

Vaporization devices, components, and methods of operating them are provided. In some implementations, the vaporization device for use with a vaporizable material includes a device body, a power source, a microcontroller, a measurement circuit, and a microcontroller. The measurement circuit is configured to measure a resistance of a resistive heater. The microcontroller is configured to determine a baseline resistance based on the measured resistance, the measured resistance being measured after a period of time has passed since power from the power source was last applied to the resistive heater; determine a target resistance of the resistive heater based on the determined baseline resistance; and provide power from the power source to the resistive heater to heat the vaporizable material based at least in part on the target resistance.

Classes IPC  ?

• A24F 40/50 - Commande ou suivi
• A24F 40/10 - Dispositifs utilisant des précurseurs inhalables liquides
• A24F 40/51 - Disposition des capteurs
• A24F 40/57 - Commande de la température
• H05B 1/02 - Dispositions de commutation automatique spécialement adaptées aux appareils de chauffage
• H05B 3/04 - Joints étanches à l'eau ou à l'air pour appareils de chauffage
• A61M 11/04 - Pulvérisateurs ou vaporisateurs spécialement destinés à des usages médicaux agissant par pression de la vapeur des liquides à pulvériser ou vaporiser
• A61M 15/06 - Appareils à inhalation en forme de cigares, de cigarettes ou de pipes
• H05B 3/44 - Éléments chauffants ayant la forme de tiges ou de tubes non flexibles le conducteur chauffant disposé à l'intérieur des tiges ou tubes en matériau isolant