Thermal vaporization apparatus and method
US7445007B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 27, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2021/0016
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A vaporizer apparatus for vaporizing medical herbs and essences is described that uses an electrical power driven medium to vaporize the herbs and essences. The vaporizer apparatus has a heating element assembly mounted at an angle within an enclosure. The heating element assembly also includes an insulating shield which covers the heating element and which has a mating section for mating with a hand piece. The hand piece includes a vaporization chamber where herbs are packed, an inlet for connecting with the mating section of the shield, and an outlet for inhalation by a user. Methods for using the vaporizer apparatus is also discussed.
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