Battery connector for electronic cigarette with side air intake
US9675107B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 10, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 4, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/559
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A novel electronic cigarette battery male connector that can be retrofitted to existing female cartomizer connectors is described. An air intake path starts at the outer circumference of the connector between the battery and the cartomizer of the electronic cigarette, running inside a notch on the connector. The air is brought into the battery through grooves formed on the distal end of the connector. Once inside the battery, the air path loops around and exits the battery housing towards the cartomizer, via a hole along the central axis of connector. In accordance with the desired air-intake path, the notch is cut out on the side of connector at strategic location and with strategic geometry.
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