U.S. patent application number 14/286005 was filed with the patent office on 2014-11-27 for electronic cigarette having multiple ports.
This patent application is currently assigned to NJOY, INC.. The applicant listed for this patent is NJOY, INC.. Invention is credited to MARK SCATTERDAY.
Application Number | 20140345632 14/286005 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 51934548 |
Filed Date | 2014-11-27 |
United States Patent
Application |
20140345632 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
SCATTERDAY; MARK |
November 27, 2014 |
ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE HAVING MULTIPLE PORTS
Abstract
An electronic cigarette having multiple ports within a filter
portion of the electronic cigarette. The ports may be elongated
slits or small circular holes positioned proximate a center point
of the filter portion or positioned proximate an outer perimeter of
the filter portion of the electronic cigarette. The plurality of
ports helps to diffuse and volumize the vapor inhaled by the user
from within the body of the electronic cigarette.
Inventors: |
SCATTERDAY; MARK;
(SCOTTSDALE, AZ) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
NJOY, INC. |
SCOTTSDALE |
AZ |
US |
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Assignee: |
NJOY, INC.
SCOTTSDALE
AZ
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Family ID: |
51934548 |
Appl. No.: |
14/286005 |
Filed: |
May 23, 2014 |
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Application
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29455721 |
May 23, 2013 |
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14286005 |
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61827455 |
May 24, 2013 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
131/329 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A24F 47/008
20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
131/329 |
International
Class: |
A24F 47/00 20060101
A24F047/00 |
Claims
1. An electronic cigarette having: a body containing internal
components of the electronic cigarette; a filter portion coupled to
a proximal end of the body; an end piece coupled to a distal end of
the body; and a plurality of ports defined by the filter
portion.
2. The electronic cigarette of claim 1 wherein the plurality of
ports together form a circular pattern on the filter portion.
3. The electronic cigarette of claim 1 wherein the plurality of
ports are equally spaced apart.
4. The electronic cigarette of claim 1 wherein the plurality of
ports are positioned proximate to an outer perimeter of the filter
portion.
5. The electronic cigarette of claim 1 wherein the plurality of
ports are positioned proximate to a center point of the filter
portion.
6. The electronic cigarette of claim 1 wherein the plurality of
ports further comprises a plurality of elongated slits.
7. The electronic cigarette of claim 6 wherein the elongated slits
are curved.
8. The electronic cigarette of claim 1 wherein the plurality of
ports further comprises a plurality of small circular holes.
9. An electronic cigarette having: a body containing internal
components of the electronic cigarette; a filter portion coupled to
a proximal end of the body; an end piece coupled to a distal end of
the body; and a plurality of ports defined by the filter portion;
wherein the plurality of ports together form a circular pattern on
the filter portion.
10. The electronic cigarette of claim 9 wherein the plurality of
ports are positioned proximate to an outer perimeter of the filter
portion.
11. The electronic cigarette of claim 9 wherein the plurality of
ports are positioned proximate to a center point of the filter
portion.
12. The electronic cigarette of claim 9 wherein the plurality of
ports further comprises a plurality of curved elongated slits.
13. The electronic cigarette of claim 9 wherein the plurality of
ports further comprises a plurality of small circular holes.
14. An electronic cigarette having: a body containing internal
components of the electronic cigarette; a filter portion coupled to
a proximal end of the body; an end piece coupled to a distal end of
the body; and a plurality of ports defined by the filter portion;
wherein the plurality of ports are adapted to diffuse and volumize
vapor inhaled from the body of the electronic cigarette.
15. The electronic cigarette of claim 14 wherein the plurality of
ports are configured to be less visible when the filter portion of
the electronic cigarette is viewed at an angle.
16. The electronic cigarette of claim 14 wherein the plurality of
ports further comprises three curved elongated slits positioned
proximate to a center point of the filter portion.
17. The electronic cigarette of claim 16 wherein the elongated
slits are positioned approximately 2.00 mm from the center point of
the filter portion.
18. The electronic cigarette of claim 17 wherein the elongated
slits have a width of approximately 0.50 mm, the elongated slits
have a length of approximately 2.0 mm. and wherein the filter
portion of the electronic cigarette has a diameter of approximately
8.0 mm.
19. The electronic cigarette of claim 14 wherein the plurality of
ports further comprises three curved elongated slits positioned
proximate to an outer perimeter of the filter portion.
20. The electronic cigarette of claim 14 wherein the plurality of
ports further comprises a plurality of small circular holes
positioned proximate to an outer perimeter of the filter portion.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional
Application Serial No. 61/827,455 titled ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE
HAVING MULTIPLE PORTS, which was filed by Mark Scatterday on May
24, 2013. This application is also a continuation-in-part of U.S.
patent application Ser. No. 29/455,721 titled ORNAMENTAL DESIGN FOR
AN ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE HAVING MULTIPLE PORTS, which was filed by
Mark Scatterday on May 23, 2013 and to which priority is
claimed.
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0002] This provisional disclosure generally relates to alternative
smoking devices, and more particularly, to an electronic
cigarette.
SUMMARY
[0003] This summary is provided to introduce a selection of
concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in
the DESCRIPTION OF THE DISCLOSURE. This summary is not intended to
identify key features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it
intended to be used as an aid in determining the scope of the
claimed subject matter.
[0004] In accordance with aspects of the present disclosure, a
configuration of an electronic cigarette is presented. The
disclosure presents an electronic cigarette having multiple
ports.
[0005] In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure,
an electronic cigarette is presented. The electronic cigarette
comprises: an electronic cigarette having: a body containing
internal components of the electronic cigarette; a filter portion
coupled to a proximal end of the body; an end piece coupled to a
distal end of the body; and a plurality of ports defined by the
filter portion.
[0006] In accordance with another embodiment of the present
disclosure, an electronic cigarette is presented. The electronic
cigarette comprises: a body containing internal components of the
electronic cigarette; a filter portion coupled to a proximal end of
the body; an end piece coupled to a distal end of the body; and a
plurality of ports defined by the filter portion; wherein the
plurality of ports together form a circular pattern on the filter
portion.
[0007] In accordance with another embodiment of the present
disclosure, an electronic cigarette is presented. The electronic
cigarette comprises: a body containing internal components of the
electronic cigarette; a filter portion coupled to a proximal end of
the body; an end piece coupled to a distal end of the body; and a
plurality of ports defined by the filter portion; wherein the
plurality of ports are adapted to diffuse and volumize vapor
inhaled from the body of the electronic cigarette.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0008] In the descriptions that follow, like parts are marked
throughout the specification and drawings with the same numerals,
respectively. The drawing figures are not necessarily drawn to
scale and certain figures can be shown in exaggerated or
generalized form in the interest of clarity and conciseness. The
disclosure itself, however, as well as a preferred mode of use,
further objectives and advantages thereof, will be best understood
by reference to the following detailed description of illustrative
embodiments when read in conjunction with the accompanying
drawings, wherein:
[0009] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an electronic cigarette
having multiple ports in accordance with one or more embodiments of
the present invention. The electronic cigarette is shown having
three elongated ports within the filter portion;
[0010] FIG. 2 is a right side view of the electronic cigarette
having multiple ports of FIG. 1;
[0011] FIG. 3 is a left side view of the electronic cigarette
having multiple ports of FIG. 1;
[0012] FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the electronic cigarette having
multiple ports of FIG. 1, showing an end piece of the electronic
cigarette for simulating the ash tip of a traditional
cigarette;
[0013] FIG. 5 is a top view of the electronic cigarette having
multiple ports of FIG. 1;
[0014] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an electronic cigarette
having multiple ports in accordance with one or more embodiments of
the present invention. The electronic cigarette is shown having a
plurality of small ports within the filter portion;
[0015] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of an electronic cigarette
having multiple ports in accordance with one or more embodiments of
the present invention. The electronic cigarette is shown having
three elongated ports within the filter portion that are positioned
close to an outer perimeter of the filter;
[0016] FIG. 8 is a top view of the electronic cigarette having
multiple ports of FIG. 7; and
[0017] FIG. 9 is a perspective view of an electronic cigarette
having multiple ports in accordance with one or more embodiments of
the present invention. The electronic cigarette is shown having a
plurality of small ports within the filter portion that are
positioned close to an outer perimeter of the filter.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0018] The description set forth below in connection with the
appended drawings is intended as a description of presently
preferred embodiments of the disclosure and is not intended to
represent the only forms in which the present disclosure can be
constructed and/or utilized. The description sets forth the
functions and the sequence of steps for constructing and operating
the disclosure in connection with the illustrated embodiments. It
is to be understood, however, that the same or equivalent functions
and sequences can be accomplished by different embodiments that are
also intended to be encompassed within the spirit and scope of this
disclosure.
[0019] Prior art electronic cigarettes can include a number of
components consisting of a power source such as a battery,
vaporizing unit, and a unit containing liquid that contains
nicotine. The battery can be a pre-charged, disposable type of
device that is not rechargeable or, alternatively, a rechargeable
battery. Upon inhalation, negative pressure causes a sensor to
activate the vaporizing unit, which then causes the liquid to
vaporize, permitting it to be inhaled through an end of the
electronic cigarette. When used, the tip of the device can light up
simulating the effects of a traditional cigarette. It should be
clearly understood that substantial benefit may be derived from the
use of alternative configurations of the internal components.
[0020] Referring to FIGS. 1-9, an electronic cigarette 10 having
multiple ports 16 is shown. The electronic cigarette 10 may
comprise a body/conduit 18, internal components of the electronic
cigarette 10 (e.g. the vaporizer, battery, liquid source,
integrated circuit, and light source) that are positioned within
the body 18, and an end piece 14. The internal components may have
an outside diameter slightly less than an inside diameter of the
body 18 which would allow the internal components to be held in
place by the friction that is created between the outer surface of
the internal components and the inner surface of the body 18. For
example, if the body 18 has an inside diameter of about 6 mm, then
the outside diameter of the internal components would be slightly
less than 6 mm. The ports 16 together act as a diffuser; i.e.
instead of having a user receive a concentration of vapor at one
point (as the user would with a typical electronic cigarette), the
ports 16 diffuse and volumize the vapor. FIGS. 1-4 show an
electronic cigarette 10 having a body 18, a filter portion 12 at a
proximal end of the body 18, and having an end piece 14 at a distal
end of the body 18. Preferably, the end piece 14 is configured to
simulate the ash tip of a traditional cigarette. Furthermore, the
body 18 of the electronic cigarette 10 is also preferably
configured to simulate the tobacco paper and filter of a
traditional cigarette.
[0021] As shown, the ports 16 are defined by the filter portion 12
and allow vapor to pass from the inside of the body 18 of the
electronic cigarette 10, through the ports 16 and out into the
user's mouth. As shown in the figures, the ports 16 together may
form a circular pattern on the filter portion 12. In accordance
with one embodiment of the present invention, the filter 12 of the
electronic cigarette 10 may have a plurality of ports 16a (referred
to generically as ports 16) that are elongated slits (see FIGS. 1,
5, 7 and 8). The ports 16a may be equally spaced apart. Although
the ports 16a are shown as being slightly curved, it should be
clearly understood that substantial benefit may be derived from the
ports 16a having a substantially straight configuration. In one
embodiment for example, where the filter portion 12 may have a
diameter of approximately 8.0 mm, the ports 16a may be
approximately 2.0 in length; although it should also be clearly
understood that the ports 16a may be shorter or longer in length.
In one embodiment, the ports 16a may have a width of approximately
0.50 mm; however is should be clearly understood that the ports 16a
may be wider or narrower. And the ports 16a may each be positioned
approximately 2.0 mm from the center point of the filter portion
12; although it should be clear that substantial benefit may be
derived from the ports 16a being positioned closer or further away
from the center point of the filter portion 12. Furthermore, it
should also be clearly understood that although the electronic
cigarette 10 is shown as having three ports 16a, substantial
benefit may be derived from any number of ports 16a. Ideally, the
ports 16a may be appropriately sized so that they are less visible
when the filter portion 12 of the electronic cigarette 10 is viewed
from a distance or viewed at an angle, thereby allowing the
electronic cigarette 10 to look more like a traditional
cigarette.
[0022] In accordance with another embodiment of the present
invention, the filter 12 of the electronic cigarette 10 may have
ports 16b (referred to generically as ports 16) comprising a
plurality of small circular holes (see FIGS. 6 and 9).
[0023] The ports 16 may be positioned close to a center point of
the filter 12 (see FIGS. 1-6) or, in the alternative, the ports 16
may be positioned close to a perimeter of the filter 12 (see FIGS.
7-9). The closer the ports 16 are to the perimeter of the filter
12, the wider dispersion of vapor results.
[0024] The foregoing description is provided to enable any person
skilled in the relevant art to practice the various embodiments
described herein. Various modifications to these embodiments will
be readily apparent to those skilled in the relevant art, and
generic principles defined herein can be applied to other
embodiments. All structural and functional equivalents to the
elements of the various embodiments described throughout this
disclosure that are known or later come to be known to those of
ordinary skill in the relevant art are expressly incorporated
herein by reference and intended to be encompassed by the claims.
Moreover, nothing disclosed herein is intended to be dedicated to
the public.
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