Method and apparatus for vaporizing a compound
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1. A device for rapid heating of a composition comprising:
- a combustible filament contained within a sealed fuel cell for providing heat upon ignition;
an igniter operatively associated with the combustible filament for igniting the combustible filament; and
a composition comprising at least one drug in a heat exchange relationship with the combustible filament whereby upon ignition of the combustible filament the composition is vaporized.
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Abstract
Disclosed is a method and device for rapid heating of a substance. One embodiment includes a substance including a drug to be vaporized for inhalation therapy. A sealed fuel cell containing a combustible filament is placed in a heat exchange relationship with the substance. An igniter is operatively associated with the combustible element. The substance may be vaporized inside of a housing to allow the vaporized drug to aerosolize and be inhaled by a user.
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1. A device for rapid heating of a composition comprising:
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a combustible filament contained within a sealed fuel cell for providing heat upon ignition; an igniter operatively associated with the combustible filament for igniting the combustible filament; and a composition comprising at least one drug in a heat exchange relationship with the combustible filament whereby upon ignition of the combustible filament the composition is vaporized. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A device for rapid heating of a composition comprising:
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a combustible filament contained within a sealed fuel cell having an exterior surface for providing heat upon ignition; an igniter operatively associated with the combustible filament for igniting the combustible filament; and a composition comprising at least one drug coated on the exterior surface of the fuel cell. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12)
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