U.S. patent application number 16/711569 was filed with the patent office on 2020-07-16 for device for vaporization of concentrated phyto material extracts.
The applicant listed for this patent is Vapium Inc.. Invention is credited to Michael Alexander Trzecieski.
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Family ID | 58189924 |
Filed Date | 2020-07-16 |
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United States Patent
Application |
20200222642 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Trzecieski; Michael
Alexander |
July 16, 2020 |
Device for Vaporization of Concentrated Phyto Material Extracts
Abstract
A novel device for vaporization of concentrated phyto material
extracts is disclosed having a vaporization element for being
fluidly coupled with an input port of a waterpipe. The vaporization
element having a resistive heater for heating of phyto material
extract for vaporization thereof and for inhalation of vapor from
an inhalation aperture of the waterpipe. The device for
vaporization of concentrated phyto material extracts having an
adjustable clamping mechanism and a plurality of batteries for
powering of the resistive heater.
Inventors: |
Trzecieski; Michael Alexander;
(Toronto, CA) |
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Applicant: |
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Vapium Inc. |
Toronto |
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CA |
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Family ID: |
58189924 |
Appl. No.: |
16/711569 |
Filed: |
December 12, 2019 |
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Application
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15240203 |
Aug 18, 2016 |
10537690 |
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16711569 |
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62215168 |
Sep 8, 2015 |
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Current U.S.
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1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
H05B 2203/021 20130101;
A61M 15/0021 20140204; A61M 2205/584 20130101; A61M 2205/8206
20130101; A61M 11/042 20140204; A61M 2205/3368 20130101; A61M
2205/502 20130101; H05B 3/46 20130101; A24F 1/30 20130101; A24F
1/32 20130101; A61M 2205/3653 20130101; A61M 2205/0211
20130101 |
International
Class: |
A61M 11/04 20060101
A61M011/04; H05B 3/46 20060101 H05B003/46; A24F 1/30 20060101
A24F001/30; A24F 1/32 20060101 A24F001/32; A61M 15/00 20060101
A61M015/00 |
Claims
1.-23. (canceled)
24. A device for vaporization of phyto material extract, the device
attachable to a waterpipe having an input port, an inhalation
aperture and a waterpipe fluid pathway formed between the input
port and the inhalation aperture, the device comprising: a
vaporization element comprising: an elongated hollow member having
a first end and a second end opposite the first end, a fluid
pathway extending through the elongated hollow member from the
first end to the second end, wherein the second end is engageable
with the waterpipe input port; a heating unit fluidly coupled to
the first end of the elongated hollow member, wherein the heating
unit comprises a heating element having a first side and a second
side opposite the first side, wherein the first side comprises a
phyto material receiving surface; wherein the heating unit includes
a pair of electrical contacts proximate the second side of the
heating element; and wherein the heating unit includes a heater
proximate the second side of the heating element, wherein the
heater is coupled to the pair of electrical contacts between the
pair of electrical contacts; and an electrical power source
electrically coupled to the heater by the pair of electrical
contacts; wherein the electrical power source is operable to
provide electrical power to the heater to heat the heater and
thereby heat the heating element; wherein the heater is operable to
heat the heating element and thereby heat the phyto material
receiving surface to a predetermined temperature, wherein when the
second end of the hollow member is engaged with the waterpipe input
port and the phyto material extract is positioned on the phyto
material receiving surface and the phyto material receiving surface
is heated to the predetermined temperature the phyto material
extract is vaporized thereby generating a phyto material vapor and
upon inhalation from the inhalation aperture this phyto material
vapor is mixed with ambient air generating a mixture of vapor and
air and this mixture of vapor and air flows through the fluid
pathway from the first end to the second end and propagates through
the input port of the waterpipe and through the waterpipe fluid
pathway through to the inhalation aperture.
25. The device of claim 24, wherein the electrical powersource is
detachably attachable to the heater.
26. The device of claim 24, wherein the electrical power source
comprises at least one rechargeable battery,
27. The device of claim 26, comprising a power supply unit that
includes the electrical power source, and the power supply unit
comprises a charging port coupled to rechargeable battery, wherein
the charging port is configured to operate using a universal serial
bus standard.
28. The device of claim 24, comprising a power supply unit that
includes the electrical power source, wherein the power supply unit
is supported by the vaporization element when the vaporization
element is mounted to the waterpipe.
29. The device of claim 24, comprising a power supply unit that
includes the electrical power source, wherein the power supply unit
comprises a power supply housing that encloses the electrical power
source, and the power supply housing is separate from the
vaporization element.
30. The device of claim 29, further comprising an activation button
operable to activate heating of the heater, wherein the activation
button is provided on the power supply housing.
31. The device of claim 24, further comprising an activation button
operable to activate heating of the heater, wherein the activation
button is provided on the power supply housing.
32. The device of claim 24, wherein the heating element is formed
using a ceramic material.
33. The device of claim 24, wherein the second end of the elongated
hollow member comprises a glass tube.
34. The device of claim 24 wherein the heater is a resistive
heater.
35. The device of claim 24, wherein the elongated hollow member
extends between the first end and the second end along a
longitudinal axis, and the elongated hollow member and the heating
element are concentric about the longitudinal axis.
36. The device of claim 24, wherein the elongated hollow member
extends between the first end and the second end along a
longitudinal axis, and the fluid pathway extends linearly along the
longitudinal axis from the first end to the second end of the
elongated hollow member.
37. The device of claim 24, wherein the heater is embedded in the
heating element.
38. The device of claim 24, wherein the phyto material receiving
surface has a circular outer profile.
39. The device of claim 24, wherein the vaporization element
comprises a magnetic coupling port usable to connect the
vaporization element to the electrical power source.
40. A device for vaporization of phyto material extract, the device
attachable to a waterpipe having an input port, an inhalation
aperture and a waterpipe fluid pathway formed between the input
port and the inhalation aperture, the device comprising:: a
vaporization element comprising: an elongated hollow member having
a first end and a second end opposite the first end, a fluid
pathway extending through the elongated hollow member from the
first end to the second end, wherein the second end is engageable
with the waterpipe input port, and wherein the elongated hollow
member comprises a low thermal conductivity material; a heating
unit fluidly coupled to the first end of the elongated hollow
member, wherein the heating unit comprises a heating element having
a first side and a second side opposite the first side, wherein the
first side comprises a phyto material receiving surface; wherein
the heating unit includes a pair of electrical contacts proximate
the second side of the heating element; and wherein the heating
unit includes a heater proximate the second side of the heating
element, wherein the heater is coupled to the pair of electrical
contacts between the pair of electrical contacts, and the heater
comprises a resistive heater embedded within the heating element;
and an electrical power source electrically engageable with the
heater via the pair of electrical contacts; wherein the electrical
power source is operable to provide electrical power to the heater
to heat the heater and thereby heat the heating element; wherein
the heater is operable to heat the heating element and thereby heat
the phyto material receiving surface to a predetermined
temperature, wherein the predetermined temperature is selected to
vaporize phyto material extract positioned on the phyto material
receiving surface thereby generating a phyto material vapor,
41. The device of claim 40, wherein the heating element is formed
using a ceramic material.
42. The device of claim 40, wherein the second end of the elongated
hollow member comprises a glass tube.
43. The device of claim 40, wherein the elongated hollow member
extends between the first end and the second end along a
longitudinal axis, and the elongated hollow member and the heating
element are concentric about the longitudinal axis.
Description
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This application is a Continuation of U.S. application Ser.
No. 15/240,203 filed on Aug. 18, 2016, which claims the benefit of
the filing date of U.S. Provisional Application 62/215,168 filed on
Sep. 8, 2015, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by
reference.
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The technical field relates to a device for vaporization of
phyto materials and more specifically to a device for vaporization
of phyto material extracts.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] Aromatherapy generally uses essential oils, which are
extracted from phyto materials, such as leaves of plants, for
therapeutic benefits. These essential oils are either massaged into
the skin or can be inhaled. In some cases the phyto materials are
heated in order to released the essential oils therefrom. By
heating these phyto materials at predetermined temperatures,
essential oils and extracts are boiled off, depending upon the
temperature at which these phyto materials are heated, an aroma or
vapor is given off, which is then inhaled by a user for its
therapeutic benefits. Devices that provide such operation are
generally known as vaporizers. There are also extracts available
that are derived from the phyto material or loose- leaf
aromatherapy materials and these have a consistency of honey and
are typically highly purified forms. Normally these extracts are
vaporized at temperatures between 500 to 700 degrees
Fahrenheit.
[0004] Devices that process these concentrated phyto material
extracts typically include a waterpipe, or bong, that has an input
port and an inhalation aperture with a fluid pathway formed
therebetween. Normally a metal or ceramic vaporization element is
inserted into the input port and it is heated with a torch to get
it to reach a temperature of about 500 to 700 degrees Fahrenheit.
Measurement of the temperature of the vaporization element is not
measured and usually the process is a visual or time based one.
Phyto material extract is applied to the vaporization element and a
user inhales from the inhalation aperture of the waterpipe, which
results in vaporized phyto material and ambient air to flow into
the inhalation aperture and into the fluid pathway for being cooled
by the water which is typically disposed within this fluid pathway
to cool the vapor air mixture.
[0005] Because the heating is performed by a torch, such devices do
not typically vaporize the concentrated phyto material extracts and
instead combust them. Heating to combustion temperatures usually
results in smoke and other combustion by products to be inhaled
therefrom. This combustion of course isn't a safe process as there
are many harmful byproducts released in the combustion process.
Glass or ceramic vaporization elements are preferable as these
materials offer an experience that affects a taste of the vapor the
least.
[0006] There are other solutions on the market that utilize a metal
nail with a heater coil wrapped around it that are normally plugged
into a wall, however these devices are cumbersome and not power
efficient because of an amount of thermal mass that needs to be
heated in order to attain a required vaporization temperature of
the heated member. They are also not appealing in product design
and can lead to end users tripper over the power supply cables. Not
to mention that these devices are also not portable.
[0007] It is therefore an object of the invention to provide an
aromatherapy vaporization device that overcomes the aforementioned
deficiencies.
SUMMARY
[0008] In accordance with the embodiments of the invention there is
provided a device for vaporization of concentrated phyto material
extracts for attaching to a waterpipe having an input port and an
inhalation aperture with a waterpipe fluid pathway formed
therebetween comprising: a vaporization element comprising: an
elongated hollow member formed from a low thermal conductivity
material having a first end and a second end opposite the first
end, a fluid pathway propagating through the elongated hollow
member from the first end to the second end thereof, the second end
for coupling with the waterpipe input port; an annular heating
element having a first side and a second side opposite the first
side, the annular heating element thermally coupled with the
elongated hollow member proximate the first end and having the
first side facing the first end with the fluid pathway propagating
through a center thereof, the annular heating element comprising a
first electrical contact and a second electrical contact proximate
the second side, the annular heating element secured to the
elongated hollow member for allowing thermal expansion thereof
along a radial axis perpendicular to the fluid pathway, the annular
heating element comprising a resistive heater disposed between the
first and second electrical contacts and proximate the second side;
and an electrical power source electrically coupled with the first
and second electrical contacts for providing of electrical power to
the resistive heater for heating of the resistive heater for
imparting thermal energy to the annular heating element, wherein
during heating of the resistive heater, a portion of the thermal
energy is transferred to the annular heating element first side and
another portion, other than the first portion, is transferred to
the elongated hollow member proximate the first end, upon the
annular heating element second side reaching a predetermined
temperature the concentrated phyto material extract is applied to
the annular heating element first side and becomes vaporized and
upon inhalation from the inhalation aperture this vapor is mixed
with ambient air and flows through the fluid pathway from the first
end where it loses thermal energy to the elongated hollow member
proximate the second end as it propagates through the input port of
the waterpipe and through the waterpipe fluid pathway and to the
inhalation aperture.
[0009] In accordance with the embodiments of the invention there is
provided a device for vaporization of concentrated phyto material
extracts for attaching to a waterpipe having an input port and an
inhalation aperture with a waterpipe fluid pathway formed
therebetween comprising: a vaporization element comprising: an
elongated hollow member formed from a low thermal conductivity
material having a first end and a second end opposite the first
end, a fluid pathway propagating through the elongated hollow
member from the first end to the second end thereof, the second end
for coupling with the waterpipe input port; an annular heating
element having a first side and a second side opposite the first
side, the annular heating element thermally coupled with the
elongated hollow member proximate the first end and having the
first side facing the first end with the fluid pathway propagating
through a center thereof, the annular heating element comprising a
first electrical contact and a second electrical contact proximate
the second side, the annular heating element secured to the
elongated hollow member using silica and for allowing thermal
expansion of the annular heating element along a radial axis
perpendicular to the fluid pathway, the annular heating element
comprising a metallic planar heater disposed on the second side
between the first and second electrical contacts; an electrical
power source comprising a plurality of batteries electrically
coupled with a first control circuit, which is electrically coupled
with the first and second electrical contacts for controllably
providing of electrical power to the metallic planar heater for
heating of the metallic planar heater for imparting thermal energy
to the annular heating element, wherein during heating of the
metallic planar heater, a portion of the thermal energy is
transferred to the annular heating element first side and another
portion, other than the first portion, is transferred to the
elongated hollow member proximate the first end, upon the annular
heating element second side reaching a predetermined temperature
the concentrated phyto material extract is applied to the annular
heating element first side and becomes vaporized and upon
inhalation from the inhalation aperture this vapor is mixed with
ambient air and flows through the fluid pathway from the first end
where loses thermal energy to the elongated hollow member proximate
the second end as it propagates through the input port of the
waterpipe and through to the waterpipe fluid pathway and through
the inhalation aperture; and a first housing for having the
electrical power source contained there and the plurality of
batteries, the first housing comprising an adjustable clamping
mechanism for frictionally engaging of the waterpipe.
[0010] In accordance with the embodiments of the invention there is
provided a device for vaporization of concentrated phyto material
extracts for attaching to a waterpipe having an input port and an
inhalation aperture with a waterpipe fluid pathway formed
therebetween comprising: a vaporization element comprising: an
elongated hollow member formed from a low thermal conductivity
material having a first end and a second end opposite the first
end, a fluid pathway propagating through the elongated hollow
member from the first end to the second end thereof, the second end
for coupling with the waterpipe input port; a partial annular
heating element radially disposed about the elongated hollow
member, the partial annular heating element having a first side and
a second side opposite the first side, the partial annular heating
element thermally coupled with the elongated hollow member
proximate the first end and having the first side facing the first
end with the fluid pathway propagating through a center thereof,
the partial annular heating element comprising a first electrical
contact and a second electrical contact proximate the second side,
the partial annular heating element secured to the elongated hollow
member for allowing thermal expansion thereof along a radial axis
perpendicular to the fluid pathway, the partial annular heating
element comprising a resistive heater disposed between the first
and second electrical contacts and proximate the second side; an
electrical power source electrically coupled with the first and
second electrical contacts for providing of electrical power to the
resistive heater for heating of the resistive heater for imparting
thermal energy to the partial annular heating element, wherein
during heating of the resistive heater, a portion of the thermal
energy is transferred to the partial annular heating element first
side and another portion, other than the first portion, is
transferred to the elongated hollow member proximate the first end,
upon the partial annular heating element second side reaching a
predetermined temperature the concentrated phyto material extract
is applied to the partial annular heating element first side and
becomes vaporized and upon inhalation from the inhalation aperture
this vapor is mixed with ambient air and flows through the fluid
pathway from the first end where loses thermal energy to the
elongated hollow member proximate the second end as it propagates
through the input port of the waterpipe and through the waterpipe
fluid pathway and through to the inhalation aperture.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0011] FIG. 1A illustrates a vaporization element in the form of a
first vaporization element;
[0012] FIG. 1B illustrates a fluid pathway formed in the first
vaporization element;
[0013] FIG. 1C illustrates a top view of the first vaporization
element;
[0014] FIG. 1D illustrates a bottom view of an annular heating
element as part of the first vaporization element;
[0015] FIG. 1E illustrates a perspective view of a vaporization
element in the form of a second vaporization element;
[0016] FIG. 1F illustrates a cutaway view of a vaporization element
in the form of a second vaporization element;
[0017] FIG. 1G illustrates a perspective view of a vaporization
element in the form of a third vaporization element having a
partial annular heating element;
[0018] FIG. 1H illustrates a bottom view of a vaporization element
in the form of a third vaporization element having a partial
annular heating element;
[0019] FIG. 1I illustrates a perspective view of a variation of the
third vaporization element having a partial annular heating element
and a curved fluid pathway;
[0020] FIG. 2A illustrates a perspective view of device for
vaporization of concentrated phyto material extracts coupled with a
waterpipe and in accordance with a first embodiment of the
invention;
[0021] FIG. 2B illustrates a device for vaporization of
concentrated phyto material extracts in accordance with the first
embodiment of the invention from a top view;
[0022] FIG. 2C illustrates a device for vaporization of
concentrated phyto material extracts in accordance with the first
embodiment of the invention from an opened front view;
[0023] FIG. 2D illustrates a device for vaporization of
concentrated phyto material extracts in accordance with the first
embodiment of the invention from a side view;
[0024] FIG. 3A illustrates a device for vaporization of
concentrated phyto material extracts in accordance with a second
embodiment of the invention and attached to a waterpipe;
[0025] FIG. 3B illustrates a device for vaporization of
concentrated phyto material extracts in accordance with the second
embodiment of the invention and showing an adjustable clamping
mechanism;
[0026] FIG. 3C illustrates a device for vaporization of
concentrated phyto material extracts in accordance with the second
embodiment of the invention and showing a lead screw for adjusting
of the adjustable clamping mechanism;
[0027] FIG. 3D illustrates a device for vaporization of
concentrated phyto material extracts in accordance with the second
embodiment of the invention and showing a control panel in a first
position;
[0028] FIG. 3E illustrates a device for vaporization of
concentrated phyto material extracts in accordance with the second
embodiment of the invention and showing a control panel in a second
position;
[0029] FIG. 3F illustrates a device for vaporization of
concentrated phyto material extracts in accordance with the second
embodiment of the invention and showing the adjustable clamping
mechanism being frictionally engaged to a first diameter base
waterpipe;
[0030] FIG. 3G illustrates a device for vaporization of
concentrated phyto material extracts in accordance with the second
embodiment of the invention and showing the adjustable clamping
mechanism being frictionally engaged to a second diameter base
waterpipe;
[0031] FIG. 3H illustrates a device for vaporization of
concentrated phyto material extracts in accordance with the second
embodiment of the invention and showing a plurality of batteries
contained therein;
[0032] FIG. 3I illustrates a device for vaporization of
concentrated phyto material extracts in accordance with the second
embodiment of the invention and showing various input and output
ports; and,
[0033] FIG. 3J a device for vaporization of concentrated phyto
material extracts in accordance with the second embodiment of the
invention having a first magnet and a second magnet as part of the
a second coupling port.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION
[0034] FIG. 2A illustrates a device for vaporization of
concentrated phyto material extracts 100 (DVCPM) in accordance with
a first embodiment of the invention. The DVCPM 100 is for attaching
to a waterpipe 421 having an input port 421b and an inhalation
aperture 421a with a waterpipe fluid pathway 8989 formed
therebetween. FIG. 3A illustrates a device for vaporization of
concentrated phyto material extracts 1000 (DVCPM) in accordance
with a second embodiment of the invention. The DVCPM 1000 is for
attaching to a waterpipe 421 having an input port 421b and an
inhalation aperture 421a with the waterpipe fluid pathway 8989
formed therebetween.
[0035] Referring to FIGS. 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D a vaporization element
2000 is shown in the form of a first vaporization element 2001.
FIGS. 1E and 1F illustrate a vaporization element 2000 in the form
of a second vaporization element 2002 and FIGS. 1G and 1H
illustrates a vaporization element 2000 in the form of a third
vaporization element 2003. FIG. 1I illustrates a vaporization
element 2000 in the form of a fourth vaporization element 2004 that
is a variation of the third vaporization element 2003. Throughout
the detailed description, the vaporization element 2000 is for use
in both of the first and second embodiments of the invention, DVCPM
100 and DVCPM 1000, respectively.
[0036] Referring to FIG. 1A, the vaporization element 2000, in the
form of a first vaporization element 2001,is shown in perspective
view and is formed from an elongated hollow member 105 that is made
from a low thermal conductivity material, such as ceramic, and
having a first end 105a and a second end 105b opposite the first
end 105a, a fluid pathway 103 (as seen in FIG. 1B) propagates
through the elongated hollow member 105 from the first end 105a to
the second end 105b thereof. The second end 105b is for coupling
with the waterpipe input port 421b, as shown in FIGS. 2A and
3A.
[0037] The vaporization element 2000 has an annular heating element
106 having a first side 106a and a second side 106b (FIG. 1D)
opposite the first side 106a, the annular heating element 106 is
thermally coupled with the elongated hollow member 105 proximate
the first end 105a having the first side 106a facing the first end
105a with the fluid pathway 103 propagating through a center
thereof (as seen in FIG. 1B), the annular heating element 106
comprises a first electrical contact 107 and a second electrical
contact 108 proximate the second side 106b. The annular heating
element 106 secured to the elongated hollow member 105 for allowing
thermal expansion thereof along a radial axis perpendicular to the
fluid pathway 103. Without properly securing the annular heating
element 106 to the elongated hollow member 105 it is easy to crack
the annular heating element 106 due to expansion forces of the
elongated hollow member 105 and as such a unitary construction of
the annular heating element 106 is preferable.
[0038] Referring to FIG. 1D, the annular heating element 106
comprising a resistive heater 155 disposed between the first and
second electrical contacts, 107 and 108, and proximate the second
side 106b. The annular heating element 106 comprises ceramic
material where the resistive heater 155 comprises a metallic planar
heater 168 disposed on the second side 106b between the first and
second electrical contacts 107 108 for receiving of electrical
energy from the electrical power source 156, wherein the thermal
coupling between the annular heating element and the elongated
hollow member 105 comprises silica material. Silica is also known
in the art as ceramic glaze, so the coupling between the annular
heating element 106 and the elongated hollow member 105 is by means
of a ceramic glaze.
[0039] The electrical power source 156 is electrically coupled with
the first and second electrical contacts 107 108 for providing of
electrical power to the resistive heater 155 for heating of the
resistive heater 155 for imparting thermal energy to the annular
heating element 106.
[0040] As is evident from FIG. 1D, the vaporization element 2000
comprises a temperature sensor 170 thermally coupled with at least
one of the elongated hollow member 105 and the annular heating
element 106 proximate the second side 106b of the annular heating
element 106, the temperature sensor 170 has a temperature signal
output port 170a for providing a temperature signal in dependence
upon the imparting of thermal energy to the annular heating element
106. Typically the temperature signal is based on a resistance of
the temperature sensor 170 and the resistance varies inversely with
respect to the temperature being sensed by the the temperature
sensor 170.
[0041] Referring to FIG. 2A, the DVCPM 100 in accordance with the
first embodiment of the invention is shown attached to a waterpipe
421 having an inhalation aperture 421a and an input port 421b. The
vaporization element 2000, for example the first vaporization
element 2001, but it is not limited to the first vaporization
element 2001, the second vaporization element 2002 or the third
vaporization element 2003 or the fourth vaporization element 2004,
any of the vaporization elements 2000 are useable with the DVCPM
100.
[0042] In this embodiment the vaporization element 2000 is disposed
within the first housing 101 and the first housing 101 frictionally
engages the elongated hollow member 105 where the second end 105b
of the elongated hollow member 105 couples with the waterpipe input
port 421b. An electrical power source 156 (disposed within the
first housing 101 and not visible from an outside thereof, but
visible in FIG. 2C as the first and second batteries 111, 112) is
provided and coupled with a first control circuit 113 electrically
coupled with the electrical power source 156 (FIG. 2C) and the
first and second electrical contacts 107 108 and the temperature
signal output port 170a. The first control circuit 113 for
processing of the temperature signal and for controllably providing
of the electrical power to the resistive heater 155 for reaching
the predetermined temperature of the annular heating element 106
second side 106b.
[0043] During heating of the resistive heater 155, a portion of the
thermal energy is transferred to the annular heating element 106
first side 106a and another portion, other than the first portion,
is transferred to the elongated hollow member 105 proximate the
first end 105a, upon the annular heating element 106 second side
106b reaching a predetermined temperature the concentrated phyto
material extract 419 is applied to the annular heating element 106
first side 106a (FIG. 1C) and becomes vaporized and upon inhalation
from the inhalation aperture 421a this vapor 422 is mixed with
ambient air 555 (FIG. 2A) and flows through the fluid pathway 103
from the first end 105a where it receives thermal energy proximate
the coupling between the annular heating element 106 and the
elongated hollow member 105 and loses thermal energy to the
elongated hollow member 105 proximate the second end 105b as it
propagates through the input port 421b of the waterpipe 421 and
through to the inhalation aperture 421a.
[0044] Referring to FIGS. 1E and 1F, the vaporization element 2000,
in the form of the second vaporization element 2002, is shown in
perspective view and cutaway view, respectively, and is formed from
an elongated hollow member 105 that is made from a low thermal
conductivity material, such as glass or quartz, and having a first
end 105a and a second end 105b opposite the first end 105a, a fluid
pathway 103 (as seen in FIG. 1F) propagates through the elongated
hollow member 105 from the first end 105a to the second end 105b
thereof. The second end 105b is for coupling with the waterpipe
input port 421b, as shown in FIGS. 2A and 3A.
[0045] The vaporization element 2000 has an annular heating element
106 having a first side 106a and a second side 106b opposite the
first side 106a, the annular heating element 106 is thermally
coupled with the elongated hollow member 105 proximate the first
end 105a having the first side 106a facing the first end 105a with
the fluid pathway 103 propagating through a center thereof (as seen
in FIG. 1F), the annular heating element 106 comprising a first
electrical contact 107 and a second electrical contact 108
proximate the second side 106b, the annular heating element 106
secured to the elongated hollow member 105 for allowing thermal
expansion thereof along a radial axis perpendicular to the fluid
pathway 103.
[0046] Referring to FIG. 1E, a cutaway view of the vaporization
element 2000, in the form of the second vaporization element 2002,
is shown. The annular heating element 106 comprising a resistive
heater 155 disposed between the first and second electrical
contacts, 107 and 108, and proximate the second side 106b. The
resistive heater 155 comprises a resistance wire 169 disposed
proximate the second side 106b between the first and second
electrical contacts 107 108 for receiving of electrical energy from
the electrical power source 156, wherein the thermal coupling
between the annular heating element and the elongated hollow member
105 comprises glass or quartz.
[0047] The electrical power source 156 is electrically coupled with
the first and second electrical contacts 107, 108 for providing of
electrical power to the resistive heater 155 for heating of the
resistive heater 155 for imparting thermal energy to the annular
heating element 106.
[0048] Referring to FIG. 2A for example, when the second
vaporization element 2002 is utilized and during heating of the
resistive heater 155, a portion of the thermal energy is
transferred to the annular heating element 106 first side 106a and
another portion, other than the first portion, is transferred to
the elongated hollow member 105 proximate the first end 105a, upon
the annular heating element 106 second side 106b reaching the
predetermined temperature the concentrated phyto material extract
419 is applied to the annular heating element 106 first side 106a
(FIG. 1E) and becomes vaporized and upon inhalation from the
inhalation aperture 421a this vapor 422 is mixed with ambient air
555 and flows through the fluid pathway 103 from the first end 105a
where it receives thermal energy proximate the coupling between the
annular heating element 106 and the elongated hollow member 105 and
loses thermal energy to the elongated hollow member 105 proximate
the second end 105b as it propagates through the input port 421b of
the waterpipe 421 and through to the inhalation aperture 421a.
[0049] Referring to FIG. 1F, the vaporization element 2000
comprises a temperature sensor 170 thermally coupled with at least
one of the elongated hollow member 105 and the annular heating
element 106 proximate the second side 106b of the annular heating
element 106, the temperature sensor 170 has a temperature signal
output port 170a for providing a temperature signal in dependence
upon the imparting of thermal energy to the annular heating element
106. In some cases uses a glass or quartz vaporization element 2000
is preferable because a user can see the resistance wire 169
heating up and it provides a glow as the predetermined temperature
is reached.
[0050] Referring to FIGS. 1G and 1H, the vaporization element 2000
is shown in the form of the third vaporization element 2003. The
vaporization element 2000 in the form of the third vaporization
element 2003 is formed from an elongated hollow member 105 that is
made from a low thermal conductivity material, such as ceramic, but
can also be made from glass or quartz, and having a first end 105a
and a second end 105b opposite the first end 105a, the fluid
pathway 103 (as seen in FIG. 1G) propagates through the elongated
hollow member 105 from the first end 105a to the second end 105b
thereof. The second end 105b is for coupling with the waterpipe
input port 421b, as shown in FIGS. 2A and 3A.
[0051] The vaporization element 2000 has a annular heating element
106 that is a partial annular heating element 106c that does not
comprise a full three hundred and sixty degrees arc about the fluid
pathway 103 when thermally coupled about the elongated hollow
member 105 and has a portion thereof removed, wherein it comprise
about a ninety degrees arc about the fluid pathway when disposed
about the elongated hollow member 105.
[0052] The partial annular heating element 106c is radially
disposed with respect to the elongated hollow member 105. As shown
in FIG. 1G, the elongated hollow member 105 comprises a first
aperture 105aa proximate the first end thereof 105a and a second
aperture 105bb proximate the second end thereof 105b and the fluid
pathway 103 formed between the first and second apertures, 105aa
and 105bb, wherein the first and second apertures are axially
disposed and comprises the resistive heater 155. Preferably the
partial annular heating element 106c is disposed proximate the
first end 105a of the elongated hollow member 105.
[0053] The partial annular heating element 106c has a first side
106a and a second side 106b opposite the first side 106a, partial
annular heating element 106c is thermally coupled with the
elongated hollow member 105 proximate the first end 105a having the
first side 106a facing the first end 105a with the fluid pathway
103 propagating through a center thereof (as seen in FIG. 1G), the
partial annular heating element 106c comprising a first electrical
contact 107 and a second electrical contact 108 proximate the
second side 106b, the partial annular heating element 106c secured
to the elongated hollow member 105 for allowing thermal expansion
thereof along a radial axis that is perpendicular to the fluid
pathway 103.
[0054] Referring to FIG. 1H, the partial annular heating element
106c comprising a resistive heater 155 disposed between the first
and second electrical contacts, 107 and 108, and proximate the
second side 106b. The partial annular heating element 106c
comprises ceramic material where the resistive heater 155 comprises
a metallic planar heater 168 disposed on the second side 106b
between the first and second electrical contacts 107 108 for
receiving of electrical energy from the electrical power source
156, wherein the thermal coupling between the partial annular
heating element 106c and the elongated hollow member 105 comprises
silica material.
[0055] The electrical power source 156 is electrically coupled with
the first and second electrical contacts 107 108 for providing of
electrical power to the resistive heater 155 for heating of the
resistive heater 155 for imparting thermal energy to the partial
annular heating element 106c.
[0056] Referring to FIG. 2A, when the vaporization element 2000 in
the form of the third vaporization element 2003 is coupled with the
waterpipe 421, during heating of the resistive heater 155, a
portion of the thermal energy is transferred to the partial annular
heating element 106c first side 106a and another portion, other
than the first portion, is transferred to the elongated hollow
member 105 proximate the first end 105a, upon the partial annular
heating element 106c second side 106b reaching the predetermined
temperature the concentrated phyto material extract 419 is applied
to the partial annular heating element 106c first side 106a (FIG.
1G) and becomes vaporized and upon inhalation from the inhalation
aperture 421a this vapor 422 is mixed with ambient air 555 and
flows through the fluid pathway 103 from the first end 105a where
it receives thermal energy proximate the coupling between the
partial annular heating element 106c and the elongated hollow
member 105 and loses thermal energy to the elongated hollow member
105 proximate the second end 105b as it propagates through the
input port 421b of the waterpipe 421 and through to the inhalation
aperture 421a.
[0057] Referring to FIG. 1H, the vaporization element 2000
comprises a temperature sensor 170 thermally coupled with at least
one of the elongated hollow member 105 and the partial annular
heating element 106c proximate the second side 106b of the partial
annular heating element 106c, the temperature sensor 170 has a
temperature signal output port 170a for providing a temperature
signal in dependence upon the imparting of thermal energy to the
partial annular heating element 106c.
[0058] FIG. 1I illustrates a variation of the third vaporization
element 2003 having the partial annular heating element 2003 in the
form of a fourth vaporization element 2004, whereby the resistive
heater 155 (not visible in this FIG. 1I) is disposed between the
first and second electrical contacts, 107 and 108, is at a
distance, for example 20 mm, from an axial center of the first end
105a of the elongated hollow member 105. Whereby in comparison, for
the third vaporization element 2003 the resistive heater 155 is
approximately 6mm away from the axial center of the first end 105a
of the elongated hollow member 105.
[0059] Furthermore, the fluid pathway 103 is curved between the
first end 105a and the second end 105b. Such a variation may be
preferable so that thermal transfer from the fourth vaporization
element 2004 to the elongated hollow member 105 (e.g. a hollow
ceramic member) is reduced as well the fourth vaporization element
2004 provides for a lower thermal inertia than the first
vaporization element 2001.
[0060] The elongated hollow member 105 comprises a first aperture
105aa proximate the first end thereof 105a and a second aperture
105bb proximate the second end thereof 105b and the fluid pathway
103 formed between the first and second apertures, wherein the
first and second apertures 105aa and 105bb are other than axially
disposed and preferably central axes of the first and second
apertures 105aa and 105bb are perpendicular to each other.
[0061] In this fourth vaporization element 2004 the resistive
heater 155 is radially disposed away from the elongated hollow
member 105, which therefore results in a bend in the fluid pathway
103. Using the fourth vaporization element 2004 is sometimes
preferable as it allows for an elongated path length for the fluid
pathway 103 and as such improved cooling for the vapor 422 as it
propagates through the fluid pathway 103. If the fourth
vaporization element 2004 uses quartz material then the resistive
heater 155 is envisaged comprising a pancake ceramic heater or a
resistance wire 169. If the fourth vaporization element 2004 uses a
ceramic material then the resistive heater 155 is envisaged
comprising a metallic planar heater 168 that is sintered onto the
ceramic.
[0062] Referring to FIG. 2A and in conjunction with FIGS. 2A, 2B
and 2D a first infrared transmitter 115 is envisaged for protruding
past the first housing 101 proximate the first end 105a of the
vaporization element 2000. FIG. 2B illustrates a top view and FIG.
2C illustrates an internal front view and FIG. 2D illustrates a
closed side view.
[0063] A first infrared receiver 116 is provided for protruding
past the first housing 101 proximate the first end 105a of the
vaporization element 2000, the first infrared transmitter 115 and
the first infrared receiver 116 are electrically coupled with the
first control circuit 113, the first infrared transmitter 115 for
sending out a first infrared signal 119 for being reflected from an
infrared signal reflective member 120 for being received by the
first infrared receiver 116 for enabling the heating of the annular
heating element 106 (e.g. an annular ceramic heating element) and
for other than being received by the first infrared receiver 116
when the infrared signal reflective member 120 is other than
present, upon heating of the annular heating element 106, the
concentrated phyto material extract 419 is heated to the
predetermined temperature and becomes vaporized and this vapor 422
and is mixed with ambient air 555 and flows through the fluid
pathway 103, as illustrated in FIG. 2A.
[0064] Preferably the infrared signal reflective member 120 is in
the form of a hand, whereby when the hand of a user is waived over
the top of the DVCPM 100, this activates the first control circuit
113 for heating of the vaporization element 2000. Referring to FIG.
2C, a first battery 111 and a second battery 112 are shown as part
of the electrical power source 156. Any of the vaporization
elements 2000 in the form of the first through fourth, 2001 through
2004, are envisaged to work with the first infrared transmitter 115
and the first infrared receiver 116.
[0065] FIG. 3A illustrates a device for vaporization of
concentrated phyto material extracts 1000 (DVCPM) in accordance
with a second embodiment of the invention. The DVCPM 1000 is for
attaching to a waterpipe 421 having an input port 421b and an
inhalation aperture 421a with a waterpipe fluid pathway 8989 formed
therebetween. The DVCPM 1000 includes the vaporization element 2000
having the second end 105b coupled with the input port 421b. The
waterpipe 421 has a first housing 1001 for preferably having the an
electrical power source 156 contained therein, the first housing
1001 comprising an adjustable clamping mechanism 1002, as is shown
in FIG. 3B, for frictionally engaging of the waterpipe 421.
[0066] FIG. 3A furthermore illustrates a vaporization element first
coupling port 2000a electrically coupled with the first control
circuit 113 (FIG. 3C) and vaporization element second coupling port
2000c electrically coupled with the vaporization element 2000 first
and second electrical contacts 107 108 and the temperature signal
output port 170a.
[0067] A vaporization element connector cable 2000b is electrically
coupled between the vaporization element first coupling port 2000a
and the vaporization element second coupling port 2000c, the
vaporization element connector cable 2000b is for electrically
coupling of the vaporization element 2000 with the first control
circuit 113 (FIG. 3C).
[0068] Preferably the vaporization element connector cable 2000b is
magnetically and electrically coupled with the vaporization element
whereby the second coupling port 2000c comprises a magnetic
coupling. FIG. 3j illustrates a first magnet 1974a and a second
magnet 1974b whereby the second coupling port 2000c is electrically
and mechanically held together using the first and second magnets
1974a and 1974b. However a standard pin connector is also envisaged
as would be obvious to one skilled in the art.
[0069] Referring to FIG. 3B, the adjustable clamping mechanism 1002
comprises a first jaw 1002a and a second jaw 1002b disposed
opposite the first jaw 1002a, the first and second jaws are
mechanically coupled to a lead screw 1003, for upon rotating of the
lead screw 1003 in a clockwise direction for increasing a
frictional engagement of the waterpipe 421 and for upon rotating of
the lead screw in a counter clockwise direction for decreasing a
frictional engagement of the waterpipe 421, wherein a spacing
between the first jaw 1002a and the second jaw 1002b varies between
6 cm and 15 cm, the first and second jaws 1002a and 1002b for
respectively sliding within a first track 1401 and a second track
1402. A thumb screw 1013 is provided and frictionally coupled with
the lead screw 1003 and at least partially protruding past the
first housing 1001 for being turned to adjust the lead screw
1003.
[0070] This allows the end user the possibility to adjust the
adjustable clamping mechanism 1002 to accommodate various water
pipe bases. FIG. 3F illustrates the waterpipe 421 as a first
diameter base waterpipe 421a being frictionally engaged by the
adjustable clamping mechanism 1002 when the first and second jaws
1002a and 1002b are in a first position and FIG. 3G illustrates the
waterpipe 421 as a second diameter base waterpipe 421b being
frictionally engaged by the adjustable clamping mechanism 1002 when
the first and second jaws 1002a and 1002b are in a second position.
Because the second diameter base waterpipe 421b is of a larger
diameter than the first diameter base waterpipe 421a, a spacing
between the first and second jaws is larger in the second position
than the first position.
[0071] Additionally shown in FIG. 3F is a plurality of deformable
ribs 8888 used for assisting in frictionally contacting the
waterpipe 421 when its frictionally engaged by the adjustable
clamping mechanism 1002.
[0072] A three colored LED 1500 is also provided and protrudes past
the first housing 1001 and is optically aimed at the waterpipe 421.
The LED 1500 electrically coupled with the first control circuit
113, the LED 1500 for directing light towards the waterpipe 421 and
for changing color in dependence upon the temperature signal. For
example the LED 1500 has a blue color when a temperature of the
resistive heater 155 is around 200 degrees Fahrenheit and has a red
color when the temperature of the resistive heater 155 is around
600 degrees Fahrenheit.
[0073] Referring to FIG. 3C, the first control circuit 113
electrically coupled with the electrical power source 156 and the
first and second electrical contacts 107 108 of the vaporization
element and the temperature signal output port 170a, the first
control circuit 131 includes a first processor 113a for processing
of the temperature signal and for controllably providing of the
electrical power to the resistive heater 155 for reaching the
predetermined temperature.
[0074] Referring to FIGS. 3D and 3E, a control panel 1200 is
provided having a control surface 1200a, the control panel 1200 is
rotationally coupled with the first housing 1001, the control panel
being hinged with the first housing 1001 for operating between a
first position (FIG. 3D) and a second position (FIG. 3E), wherein
in the first position the control surface 1200a is approximately
perpendicular to the first track 1401 and the second track 1402 and
where in the second position the control surface 1200a is
approximately parallel to the first track 1401 and the second track
1402.
[0075] Furthermore, the control panel 1200 comprises an OLED
display screen 1200b electrically coupled with the first control
circuit 113 for displaying a temperature in dependence upon the
temperature control signal and an activation button 1200c
electrically coupled with the first control circuit 113 for
enabling operation of the first control circuit 113 and a
temperature adjustment rocker button 1200d electrically coupled
with the first control circuit 113 for adjusting the predetermined
temperature from, for example 100 degrees Celsius to 400 degrees
Celsius.
[0076] FIG. 3H illustrates the DVCPM 1000 from a bottom view of the
first housing 1001 and showing a plurality of batteries 111, 112,
111a, 112a as the electrical power source 156, the plurality of
batteries 111, 112, 111a, 112a electrically coupled in series and
electrically coupled with the first control circuit 113, wherein
the first housing 1001 comprises a first battery door 1001a and a
second battery door 1001b, wherein the batteries 111 and 112 are
removable through the first battery door 1001a and the batteries
111a and 112a are removable through the second battery door
1001b.
[0077] FIG. 3I illustrates the DVCPM 1000 with various input and
output ports, such as a USB-C port 1818 for receiving of electrical
energy from a recharger (not shown) and a USB port 1819 for
providing of electricity from the electrical power source 156 to
connected external devices for being recharged, such as a cellular
phone. The vaporization element first coupling port 2000a is also
oriented proximate the USB-C and the USB port and these ports are
electrically coupled with the first control circuit 113. The DVCPM
1000 thus can also act as a portable battery bank for recharging
other electrical devices and for storing electrical energy therein
for portable heating of the vaporization element 2000.
[0078] Having a device for vaporization of concentrated phyto
material extracts in accordance with the first and second
embodiments of the invention 100 and 1000, respectively, allows for
a reduction in potential harm from combustion of the phyto material
extracts 419. Furthermore it allows for a portable device that
overcomes the deficiencies in the prior art. Having the
vaporization element 2000 manufactured from ceramic or glass or
quartz allows for easy cleaning. Also because this vaporization
element 2000 is manufactured from a low thermal conductivity
material allows for the second end 105b thereof to be substantially
cooler than the first end 105a, thus allowing the elongated hollow
member 105 to provide additional cooling to the vapors 421 and
ambient air 555 when propagating therethrough. Ceramic and glass
materials are also easy to clean and do not typically stain when
used for vaporization of phyto material extracts 419. The LED 1500
advantageously provides for an indication to the end user of the
approximate temperature of the vaporization element 2000.
Preferably the electrical power source 156is from internal battery
power, however a wall adapter is also envisaged.
[0079] Numerous other embodiments are envisaged without departing
from the spirit or scope of the invention.
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