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Vaporization device systems and methods

  • US 10,701,975 B2
  • Filed: 11/14/2017
  • Issued: 07/07/2020
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/23/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A cartridge comprising:

  • a top end;

    a bottom end opposite the top end;

    a first side substantially perpendicular to the bottom end;

    a second side substantially perpendicular to the bottom end and opposite the first side;

    a mouthpiece proximate to the top end;

    a storage compartment configured to hold a vaporizable material;

    a wick assembly proximate the bottom end, the wick assembly comprising a wicking material and a heating element in contact with the wicking material, the wicking material comprising a first wick end and a second wick end opposite the first wick end, the heating element configured to heat the vaporizable material to generate an aerosol for delivery to a user;

    a first plate positioned proximate to the first side, the first plate electrically coupled to the heating element;

    a second plate positioned proximate to the second side, the second plate electrically coupled to the heating element; and

    a heater chamber comprising a volume entirely between the first plate and the second plate, the first plate and the second plate proximate to opposing sides of the heater chamber, the wicking material extending;

    from the first wick end, through the volume, to the second wick end, and substantially parallel to the first plate and the second plate.

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