Thermal vaporization apparatus and method
US7475684B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 18, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D1/0017
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
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 disposed within a shield. The shield is disposed within an opening of an enclosure. The shield protrudes from the opening at an angle and 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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