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Portable vapor generating devices and methods

US12186458B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 28, 2019
Grant dateJan 7, 2025
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Expiry dateApr 17, 2042

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L2209/135
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Various embodiments of the present invention are directed towards a device and method relating to heating a sample. For example, a device includes a housing to support a sample including a trace of an explosive. A power supply is coupled to the housing to provide power to a heating element coupled to the housing. The heating element is configured to heat the sample to generate a vapor of at least one ingredient of the trace.

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