LOW TEMPERATURE ELECTRONIC VAPORIZATION DEVICE AND METHODS

• US 20160374400A1
• Filed: 09/09/2016
• Published: 12/29/2016
• Est. Priority Date: 08/16/2011
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: JUUL Labs, Inc. (PAX Labs, Inc.)
• Original Assignee: Adam Bowen, James Monsees, Patrick Myall
• Inventors: MONSEES, James, BOWEN, Adam, MYALL, Patrick, HUNTER, Krista
• Application Number:
  US15/261,823
• Publication Number:
  US 20160374400A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: A24F 1/32 Selection of materials for pipes
• CPC Class Codes: A24F 13/04 with arrangements for cleaning or cooling the smoke
• CPC Class Codes: A24F 40/10 Devices using liquid inhalable precursors
• CPC Class Codes: A24F 40/42 Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
• CPC Class Codes: A24F 40/46 Shape or structure of electric heating means
• CPC Class Codes: A24F 40/51 Arrangement of sensors
• CPC Class Codes: A24F 40/53 Monitoring, e.g. fault detection
• CPC Class Codes: A24F 40/60 Devices with integrated user interfaces
• CPC Class Codes: A24F 40/90 Arrangements or methods specially adapted for charging batteries thereof
• CPC Class Codes: A24F 7/02 with detachable connecting members
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 11/00 Sprayers or atomisers specially adapted for therapeutic purposes in general B05B; aerosol containers B65D83/14
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 11/007 Syringe-type or piston-type sprayers or atomisers
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 11/041 using heaters
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 11/042 electrical
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 11/048 with a flame, e.g. using a burner
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 15/00 Inhalators drug delivery in endotracheal tubes A61M16/04
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 15/0023 retractable
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 15/0025 with caps
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 15/0026 Hinged caps
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 15/0028 using prepacked dosages, one for each application, e.g. capsules to be perforated or broken-up
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 15/06 : Inhaling appliances shaped like cigars, cigarettes or pipes
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2016/0024 : with an on-off output signal, e.g. from a switch
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/0266 : Shape memory materials
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/332 : Force measuring means
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/3368 : Temperature
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/581 : by audible feedback
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/582 : by tactile feedback
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/8206 : battery-operated
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/8237 : Charging means
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2209/084 : Supporting bases, stands for equipment
• CPC Class Codes: B01B 1/005 : Evaporation for physical or chemical purposes; Evaporation apparatus therefor, e.g. evaporation of liquids for gas phase reactions
• CPC Class Codes: F04C 2270/041 : Controlled or regulated
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 33/0004 : Personal or domestic articles
• CPC Class Codes: F21Y 2115/10 : Light-emitting diodes [LED]
• CPC Class Codes: G05B 11/36 : with provision for obtaining particular characteristics, e.g. proportional, integral, differential
• CPC Class Codes: G05D 23/1917 : using digital means
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/02 : Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/147 : using display panels
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 5/36 : using visible light sources
• CPC Class Codes: H05B 1/0244 : Heating of fluids H05B1/0247 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: H05B 2203/021 : Heaters specially adapted for heating liquids
• CPC Class Codes: H05B 3/146 : Conductive polymers, e.g. polyethylene, thermoplastics
• CPC Class Codes: H05B 3/34 : flexible, e.g. heating nets or webs

Abstract

Low temperature electronic vaporization devices and method are described herein for emulating smoking wherein the devices generate an aerosol for inhalation by a subject by heating a viscous material that can have a tactile response in the mouth or respiratory tract.

Claims

1. A hand-held device for generating an inhalable vapor comprising:

an elongate body having a distal end and a proximal end;

a vaporization chamber at a proximal end of the elongate body configured to hold a vaporizable material therein;

a heater in communication with the vaporization chamber, wherein the heater is configured to heat the vaporizable material by combined convection and conduction to generate an inhalable vapor;

a detachable lid over the vaporization chamber, wherein the detachable lid is screwed onto the vaporization chamber;

a mouthpiece, wherein the mouthpiece is movable from a retracted position when not in use to an extended position away from the elongate body for use;

a controller configured to allow a user to select an operating temperature of the vaporization chamber from a plurality of temperature settings between 100°

C. and 200°

C.;

a vibrational indicator configured to vibrate to report information about the state of the device, including indicating when the device is turned on, turned off, and when the device has reached the operating temperature; and

one or more light-emitting diode (LED) indicators configured to indicate when the device is turned on and when the device has reached the operating temperature.

2. The device of claim 1, wherein the mouthpiece is configured to swivel.

3. The device of claim 1, wherein the controller is configured to automatically allow the temperature of the heater to cool to below the operating temperature based on time or lack of use.

4. The device of claim 1, wherein the intensity of the one or more light-emitting diode (LED) indicators is adjustable.

5. The device of claim 1, wherein the one or more light-emitting diode (LED) indicators are configured to display multiple colors

6. The device of claim 1, wherein the vaporization chamber is configured to hold a loose-leaf botanical material.

7. The device of claim 1, wherein the detachable lid has an oval profile.

8. The device of claim 1, wherein an underside of the lid facing the vaporization chamber is chamfered.

9. The device of claim 1, further comprising a single button interface, wherein the single button is configured to control on, off and temperature setting for the device.

10. The device of claim 1, further comprising an outer shell configured to distribute excess heat.

11. The device of claim 1, further comprising a USB charger.

13. The device of claim 1, wherein the intensity of the one or more light-emitting diode (LED) indicators is adjustable.

14. The device of claim 1, wherein the one or more light-emitting diode (LED) indicators are configured to display multiple colors

15. The device of claim 1, wherein the vaporization chamber is configured to hold a loose-leaf botanical material.

16. The device of claim 1, wherein an underside of the lid facing the vaporization chamber is chamfered.

17. The device of claim 1, further comprising a single button interface, wherein the single button is configured to control on, off and temperature setting for the device.

18. The device of claim 1, further comprising an outer shell configured to distribute excess heat.

19. The device of claim 1, further comprising a USB charger.

12. A hand-held device for generating an inhalable vapor comprising:

an elongate body having a distal end and a proximal end a vaporization chamber at a proximal end of the elongate body configured to hold a vaporizable material therein;

a heater in communication with the vaporization chamber, wherein the heater is configured to heat the vaporizable material by convection and conduction to generate an inhalable vapor;

an oval detachable lid over the vaporization chamber, wherein the detachable cover is screwed onto the vaporization chamber;

a mouthpiece, wherein the mouthpiece is configured to swivel;

a controller configured to allow a user to select an operating temperature of the vaporization chamber from a plurality of temperature settings between 100°

C. and 200°

C., further wherein the controller is configured to automatically allow the temperature of the heater to cool to below the operating temperature based on time or lack of use;

a vibrational indicator configured to vibrate to report information about the state of the device, including indicating when the device is turned on, turned off, and when the device has reached the operating temperature; and

one or more light-emitting diode (LED) indicators configured to indicate when the device is turned on and when the device has reached the operating temperature.

20. A hand-held device for generating an inhalable vapor comprising:

an elongate body having a distal end and a proximal end;

a vaporization chamber at a proximal end of the elongate body configured to hold a loose-leaf vaporizable material therein;

a heater in communication with the vaporization chamber, wherein the heater is configured to heat the vaporizable material by combined convection and conduction to generate an inhalable vapor;

an oval detachable lid over the vaporization chamber, wherein the oval detachable lid is screwed onto the vaporization chamber;

a mouthpiece, wherein the mouthpiece is movable from a retracted position when not in use to an extended position away from the elongate body for use;

a controller configured to allow a user to select an operating temperature of the vaporization chamber from a plurality of temperature settings between 100°

C. and 200°

C., further wherein the controller is configured to automatically allow the temperature of the heater to cool to below the operating temperature based on time or lack of use;

a vibrational indicator configured to vibrate to report information about the state of the device, including indicating when the device is turned on, turned off, and when the device has reached the operating temperature; and

one or more light-emitting diode (LED) indicators configured to display multiple colors to indicate when the device is turned on and when the device has reached the operating temperature.