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Thermal vaporization apparatus

US7624734B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 24, 2006
Grant dateDec 1, 2009
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Expiry dateMar 14, 2027

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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