E-vapor devices including pre-sealed cartridges
US10602774B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 22, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA24F40/10
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An e-vapor device may include a cartridge configured to hold a vapor precursor therein. The e-vapor device may additionally include a dispensing body including a ratchet assembly and configured to receive a vaporizer to interact with the ratchet assembly. The vaporizer is configured to access the vapor precursor in the cartridge via a coupling action and to heat the vapor precursor to generate a vapor. The ratchet assembly is configured to undergo a mechanical incrementation with each coupling action to facilitate a simultaneous removal of the cartridge with the vaporizer coupled thereto after a designated number of coupling actions. Accordingly, the overuse of the vaporizer and the adverse sensory effects associated therewith can be reduced or prevented.
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