Enhanced Electronic Cigarette Assembly With Modular Disposable Elements Including Tanks
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1. A disposable e-liquid tank comprising, in combination:
- a substantially cylindrical e-liquid reservoir, the reservoir comprising;
an outer wall and an inner wall, the inner and outer walls connected at the distal end of the reservoir, thereby forming a substantially circular trough open co the proximal end; and
a central bore defined by an inner surface of the inner wall, the bore extending axially through the reservoir and configured to fit around an atomizer;
an atomizer comprising a metal coil and a wicking material, the atomizer situated within the bore; and
a base coupled to the atomizer and situated over the open proximal end of the trough and forming a fluid-light seal therewith, the base having a connector configured to connect to a battery unit for powering the atomizer.
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Abstract
Radically improved devices, systems, and methods make it convenient to exchange flavoring or active species with ease and without mixing of previously loaded mixtures. Devices, systems, and methods for introducing any species desired for consumption into e-cigarette vapors without heating them, thus avoiding excessive pyrolysis or degradation to those ingredients. Safer alternatives to current (pods) e-liquid containers and devices, making them NON-accessible to children, and making risk of harmful exposure to liquid nicotine eliminated mitigated or extenuated, are offered along with modular disposable components, to create a new state of the art.
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31 Claims
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1. A disposable e-liquid tank comprising, in combination:
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a substantially cylindrical e-liquid reservoir, the reservoir comprising;
an outer wall and an inner wall, the inner and outer walls connected at the distal end of the reservoir, thereby forming a substantially circular trough open co the proximal end; and
a central bore defined by an inner surface of the inner wall, the bore extending axially through the reservoir and configured to fit around an atomizer;an atomizer comprising a metal coil and a wicking material, the atomizer situated within the bore; and a base coupled to the atomizer and situated over the open proximal end of the trough and forming a fluid-light seal therewith, the base having a connector configured to connect to a battery unit for powering the atomizer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method for adding a functional substance to a vapor in a breathable fluid stream, the method comprising, in combination:
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providing an apparatus for atomizing an e-liquid; coupling a disposable unit comprising a breathable substance to the apparatus, wherein the disposable unit is in fluid communication downstream of the apparatus; atomizing the e-liquid; and drawing the atomized liquid through the disposable unit, thereby mixing the substance into the atomized liquid. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13)
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14. The method of claim 10, wherein the disposable unit is sealed to prevent opening or releasing the functional substance except via use with the atomizing apparatus.
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14-1. A disposable e-liquid tank comprising:
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a liquid-tight factory-sealed trough containing an aliquot e-liquid comprising a functional substance; an atomizer comprising a metal coil outside of the liquid-tight trough and a wick extending inside the trough, the atomizer configured to wick functional substance into contact with the metal coil; and a connector capable of connecting the metal coil with a battery to heat the coil.
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16. The tank of claim 15, wherein the functional substance is nicotine.
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17. Enhanced Device for imparting a substance into a breathable fluid stream of an electronic cigarette, comprising, in combination;
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At least a housing containing a packing material, the housing having a proximal end and a distal end in fluid communication with each other; Wherein the proximal end is configured to be mated downstream of an in fluid communication with an atomizer; and Wherein as the fluid stream is drawn through the distal end of the housing, an atomized fluid from the atomizer passes through the packing material and the functional substance mixes with the atomized fluid. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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27. An enhanced system for adding a functional substance to a breathable fluid stream, comprising:
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At least an apparatus for atomizing a liquid; and A disposable unit in fluid communication downstream of the at least an apparatus, the disposable unit comprising a functional substance; Wherein when the atomized liquid is drawn through the disposable unit, the functional substance is mixed into the atomized liquid. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29, 30, 31)
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