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Micro-vaporizer heating element and method of vaporization

US9877509B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 31, 2014
Grant dateJan 30, 2018
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Expiry dateDec 29, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA24F40/10
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A heating element for a micro-vaporizer including a heating element, and a wetted surface or a fluid storing membrane that fit snuggly onto an outer surface of the heating element. Vaporization is achieved by applying a current through the heating element that is higher than an inherent power rating of the heating element to generate heat that vaporizes fluids supplied to the wetted surface or stored in the fluid storing membrane.

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