Electronic vaporizing device and methods for use
US9427022B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 12, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M15/06
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Devices and methods for vaporizing active ingredients of a selected substance for inhalation using a portable vaporization device are provided herein. In certain aspects, the device includes a portable power source, a heating portion, an inhalation sensor, a temperature sensor, a distal light source, and a grinding portion. In response to an inhalation by a user, the power source energizes a heating element of the heating portion so as to heat air flow to a desired vaporization temperature within a few seconds of detecting inhalation, using convection and radiative heating. The device may include a receptacle for receiving a cartridge containing a pre-prepared substance, such as a liquid, gel, powder, or solid brick, and a grinding portion to allow a user to grind intact portions of cellulose-based material into smaller pieces to facilitate vaporization by manually rotating portions of the device relative to each other.
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