E-cigarette actuator
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1. An actuator system comprising:
- a housing;
a cavity configured to hold an e-cigarette comprises a push-hold button, the push button being configured to actuate a heating element of the e-cigarette for initiating vapor formation;
an automatic plunger configured for pressing the push-hold button upon receiving a command from a controller; and
a mechanism configured for positioning the automatic plunger proximate to the said push-hold button.
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Abstract
A device having a cavity configured to receive or to hold an e-cigarette, which includes a push-hold button to actuate vapor generation and/or formation. The device further comprises an automatic plunger capable of pressing the push-hold button based upon a command. The plunger may receive the command from a controller or alternatively from the airflow caused by the puff. A mechanism configured for positioning the automatic plunger proximate to the push-hold button is also incorporated into the device.
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1. An actuator system comprising:
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a housing; a cavity configured to hold an e-cigarette comprises a push-hold button, the push button being configured to actuate a heating element of the e-cigarette for initiating vapor formation; an automatic plunger configured for pressing the push-hold button upon receiving a command from a controller; and a mechanism configured for positioning the automatic plunger proximate to the said push-hold button. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A method of actuating a device for vapor formation comprising:
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providing a housing having a cavity configured to hold an e-cigarette comprising a push-hold button configured to actuate a heating element for vapor formation; positioning the e-cigarette in the cavity; providing an automatic plunger configured for pressing the push-hold button upon receiving a command from a controller; and wherein the device further comprises a mechanism configured for positioning the automatic plunger proximate to the said push-hold button. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9)
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