VAPORIZER CASE
20170119044 ยท 2017-05-04
Inventors
Cpc classification
B65D43/16
PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
B65D85/54
PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
H02J7/0048
ELECTRICITY
Y02E60/10
GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
H01M50/213
ELECTRICITY
H02J7/0044
ELECTRICITY
International classification
A24F15/00
HUMAN NECESSITIES
B65D85/00
PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
H02J7/00
ELECTRICITY
B65D43/16
PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
Abstract
A case includes a drawer within a cover. The cover includes magnetic material. The drawer includes a first magnetic element at a first end and a second magnetic element at a second end whereby the cover magnetic material moves between the magnetic elements. The magnetic attraction between the magnetic material and second magnetic element retains the drawer within the cover. The magnetic attraction between the magnetic material and first magnetic element retains the drawer in an open configuration. A tray received by the drawer holds components of a vaporizer pen. Optionally, the tray includes a battery subassembly for charging the power supply of a vaporizer pen. Optionally, the tray includes contacts connected to a battery subassembly, whereby the contacts electrically connect to a coupler on the vaporizer pen for charging the power supply of a vaporizer pen.
Claims
1. An apparatus, comprising: a cover, comprising: a body extending between a first end and a second end defining an interior bound by a top wall, an opposing bottom wall, a first side wall, and an opposing second side wall; wherein the first end forms a first opening and the second end forms a second opening; and a post disposed at the interior bottom wall adjacent the first end, wherein the post includes magnetic material; a drawer received within the cover, comprising: a bottom wall extending between a first end and a second end; a first end wall at the first end and an opposing second end wall at the second end; a first side wall and an opposing second side wall extending between the first end wall and second end wall; an elongated opening formed by the bottom wall extending between the first end and the second end; a first element disposed at the first end of the elongated opening and a second element disposed at the second end of the elongated opening; wherein the first element and second element include magnetic material attracted to the post; and wherein the post travels within the elongated opening between the first and second elements.
2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein: the first element is a first magnet; and the second element is a second magnet.
3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the post is a magnet.
4. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a divider extending upward from the drawer bottom wall adjacent the drawer elongated opening.
5. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the drawer first and second side walls conform to the cover first and second side walls.
6. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the drawer first end wall conforms to the body first opening, and the drawer second end wall conforms to the body second opening.
7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein: the post is in contact with the first element when the drawer is in a closed configuration whereby the drawer bottom wall is within the cover; and the post is in contact with the second element when the drawer is in an open configuration whereby the drawer second end wall is within the cover.
8. An apparatus, comprising: a cover, comprising: a body extending between a first end and a second end defining an interior bound by a top wall, an opposing bottom wall, a first side wall, and an opposing second side wall; wherein the first end forms a first opening and the second end forms a second opening; and a post disposed at the interior bottom wall adjacent the first end, wherein the post includes magnetic material; a drawer received within the cover, comprising: a bottom wall extending between a first end and a second end; a first end wall at the first end and an opposing second end wall at the second end; a first side wall and an opposing second side wall extending between the first end wall and second end wall; an elongated opening formed by the bottom wall extending between the first end and the second end; a first element disposed at the first end of the elongated opening and a second element disposed at the second end of the elongated opening; wherein the first element and second element include magnetic material attracted to the post; and wherein the post travels within the elongated opening between the first and second elements; and a tray, comprising: a body received in the drawer, the body extending between a first end and a second end, the body forming: a top face with a second depression between a first depression and a third depression, wherein: (a) the third depression extends between the body first end and body second end forming opposing first and second side walls, wherein: (i) the body forms a first retention member extending upward from the top face adjacent the third depression first side wall and extending upward and inward from the top face over the third depression; (ii) the body forms a second retention member extending upward from the top face adjacent the third depression second side wall and extending upward and inward from the top face over the third depression; and a bottom forming a channel extending between the first end and the second end allowing passage of the post.
9. The apparatus of claim 8, further comprising a prong extending from the drawer first end wall retaining the tray in the drawer.
10. The apparatus of 8, further comprising: a divider extending upward from the drawer bottom wall; and a gap in the tray body receiving the divider.
11. The apparatus of 8, wherein the third depression first and second side walls taper inward as the walls transition from a point about the midpoint between the body first and second ends toward the body second end.
12. The apparatus of 8, further comprising a container received within the first depression, the container comprising: a body forming an interior defined by side walls extending upward from a bottom wall, wherein the side walls form a groove at the interior; a removable lid sealing the body, the lid comprising: an upper portion; and a bottom wall depending from the upper portion, the bottom wall forming a lip engaging the body groove.
13. The apparatus of 8, further comprising an applicator device retained by the second depression.
14. The apparatus of 8, further comprising: a fourth depression disposed adjacent the third depression, the fourth depression extending between the body first end and body second end forming opposing first and second side walls, wherein: the body forms a first retention member extending upward from the top face adjacent the fourth depression first side wall and extending upward and inward from the top face over the fourth depression; the body forms a second retention member extending upward from the top face adjacent the fourth depression second side wall and extending upward and inward from the top face over the third depression.
15. The apparatus of 8, further comprising: a battery subassembly, comprising: a battery; a contact operably connected to the battery; and wherein the contact is accessible at the third depression for connection to a vaporizer pen power supply.
16. The apparatus of 8, further comprising a connector operably connected to the battery for charging the battery.
17. An apparatus, comprising: a cover, comprising: a body extending between a first end and a second end defining an interior bound by a top wall, an opposing bottom wall, a first side wall, and an opposing second side wall; wherein the first end forms a first opening and the second end forms a second opening; and a post disposed at the interior bottom wall adjacent the first end, wherein the post includes magnetic material; a drawer received within the cover, comprising: a bottom wall extending between a first end and a second end; a first end wall at the first end and an opposing second end wall at the second end; a first side wall and an opposing second side wall extending between the first end wall and second end wall; an elongated opening formed by the bottom wall extending between the first end and the second end; a first element disposed at the first end of the elongated opening and a second element disposed at the second end of the elongated opening; wherein the first element and second element include magnetic material attracted to the post; and wherein the post travels within the elongated opening between the first and second elements; a tray, comprising: an article assembly comprising a flexible body received in the drawer, the body extending between a first end and a second end forming: a top face with a second depression between a first depression and a third depression, wherein: (a) the third depression extends between the body first end and body second end forming opposing first and second side walls, wherein: (i) the body forms a first retention member extending upward from the top face adjacent the third depression first side wall and extending upward and inward from the top face over the third depression; (ii) the body forms a second retention member opposite extending upward from the top face adjacent the third depression second side wall and extending upward and inward from the top face over the third depression; and a bottom forming a channel extending between the first end and the second end allowing passage of the post; and a battery subassembly, comprising: a battery compartment adapted to receive a battery; a contact operably connected to the battery; and wherein the contact is accessible at the third depression for connection to a vaporizer pen power supply.
18. The apparatus of claim 17, wherein: the first element is a first magnet; and the second element is a second magnet.
19. The apparatus of claim 17, wherein the post is a magnet.
20. The apparatus of claim 17, wherein: the post is in contact with the first element when the drawer is in a closed configuration whereby the drawer bottom wall is within the cover; and the post is in contact with the second element when the drawer is in an open configuration whereby the drawer second end wall is within the cover.
21. The apparatus of claim 17, further comprising a prong extending from the drawer first end wall retaining the tray in the drawer.
22. An apparatus, comprising: a cover, comprising: a body extending between a first end and a second end defining an interior bound by a top wall, an opposing bottom wall, a first side wall, and an opposing second side wall; wherein the first end forms a first opening and the second end forms a second opening; and a post disposed at the interior bottom wall adjacent the first end, wherein the post includes magnetic material; a drawer received within the cover, comprising: a bottom wall extending between a first end and a second end; a first end wall at the first end and an opposing second end wall at the second end; a first side wall and an opposing second side wall extending between the first end wall and second end wall; an elongated opening formed by the bottom wall extending between the first end and the second end; a first element disposed at the first end of the elongated opening and a second element disposed at the second end of the elongated opening; wherein the first element and second element include magnetic material attracted to the post; and wherein the post travels within the elongated opening between the first and second elements; a tray, comprising: an article assembly comprising a flexible body received in the drawer, the body extending between a first end and a second end forming: a top face with a second depression between a first depression and a third depression, wherein: (a) the third depression extends between the body first end and body second end forming opposing first and second side walls, wherein: (i) the body forms a first retention member extending upward from the top face adjacent the third depression first side wall and extending upward and inward from the top face over the third depression; (ii) the body forms a second retention member extending upward from the top face adjacent the third depression second side wall extending upward and inward from the top face over the third depression; (iii) the body forms a contact opening; and a bottom forming a channel extending between the first end and the second end allowing passage of the post; and a battery assembly, comprising: a battery connected to a contact; and wherein the contact is at the contact opening; a coupler, comprising: a main body joined to an outer shell; (a) the main body, comprising: (i) a first contact ring adjacent a second contact ring for engagement with the contact; (ii) an upper member forming a central wall; (iii) an upper central connector insulator at the upper member central wall; (iv) an upper central connector at the upper member central wall; (v) wherein the main body extends below the central wall forming a flange and a lower member; (vi) wherein the lower member forms an annular seat for receiving a generally tubular contact insulator, and forms an opening for first and second passages; (vii) wherein the contact insulator forms a first groove for the first contact ring, and a second groove for the second contact ring; and (viii) wherein the contact insulator forms a first passage communicating with the first groove, and a second passage communicating with the second groove; (b) the outer shell, comprising: (i) an upper body; (ii) a lower body; (iii) a flange at an interior of the outer shell; (c) a bottom connector, comprising: (i) a central wall forming an upper rim, and a depending lower wall; (ii) a lower central connector insulator at the central wall; and (iii) a lower central connector at the central wall.
23. The apparatus of claim 22, wherein: the first element is a first magnet; and the second element is a second magnet.
24. The apparatus of claim 22, wherein the post is a magnet.
25. The apparatus of claim 22, wherein: the post is in contact with the first element when the drawer is in a closed configuration whereby the drawer bottom wall is within the cover; and the post is in contact with the second element when the drawer is in an open configuration whereby the drawer second end wall is within the cover.
26. The apparatus of claim 22, further comprising a prong extending from the drawer first end wall retaining the tray in the drawer.
27. The apparatus of claim 22, further comprising: a vaporizer pen battery; and wherein the coupler is operably connected to the vaporizer pen battery.
28. An apparatus, comprising: a coupler comprising a main body joined to an outer shell; (a) the main body, comprising: (i) a first contact ring adjacent a second contact ring; (ii) an upper member forming a central wall; (iii) an upper central connector insulator at the upper member central wall; (iv) an upper central connector at the upper member central wall; (v) wherein the main body extends below the central wall forming a flange and a lower member; (vi) wherein the lower member forms an annular seat for receiving a generally tubular contact insulator, and forms an opening for first and second passages; (vii) wherein the contact insulator forms a first groove for the first contact ring, and a second groove for the second contact ring; and (viii) wherein the contact insulator forms a first passage communicating with the first groove, and a second passage communicating with the second groove; (b) the outer shell, comprising: (i) an upper body; (ii) a lower body; (iii) a flange at an interior of the outer shell; (c) a bottom connector, comprising: (i) a central wall forming an upper rim, and a depending lower wall; (ii) a lower central connector insulator at the central wall; and (iii) a lower central connector at the central wall.
29. The apparatus of claim 28, further comprising: a vaporizer pen battery; and wherein the coupler is operably connected to the vaporizer pen battery.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
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[0067] Referring to the drawings, a case 100 with replaceable trays for organizing and protecting the components of a vaporizer pen is shown and described. Referring to
[0068] The drawer 402 has a body 404 with a bottom wall 406 extending between a first end wall 420 at a first end 410, and a second end wall 422 at a second end 412. A curved first side wall 424 and an opposite curved second side wall 426 extend upward from the bottom wall 406 and extend between the first end 410 and second end 412. The bottom wall 406 and side walls 424, 426 form a generally concave bottom to the drawer 402. In an embodiment, the drawer 402 is sized to conform to the interior 520, with the first and second end walls 420, 422 conforming to the generally oval shaped ends 106, 108 and the side walls 424, 426 conforming to side walls 510, 512, respectively. The bottom wall 406 forms an elongated opening 408 extending between the first end 410 and second end 412 accommodating passage of the post 524 therebetween. Element 414a contacts the post 524 when the drawer 402 is positioned in a closed position within the cover 502, and element 414b contacts the post 524 when the drawer 402 is positioned in an open position with the drawer 402 extending from the cover 502. A divider 418 extends upward from the bottom wall 406 adjacent the opening 408 for aligning the tray within the drawer 402. Prongs 428 extend from the first end wall 420 into the interior of the drawer 402 for retaining the end of the tray within the drawer 402. In an embodiment, the drawer 402 is manufactured from a rigid material, including plastic.
[0069] In an embodiment, the post 524 includes magnetic material, and elements 414a, b include magnetic material. In an embodiment, the post 524 includes magnetic material, and elements 414a, b include material that produces a magnetic field. In an embodiment, the post 524 includes material that produces a magnetic field and elements 414a, b include magnetic material. In an embodiment, the magnetic material is ferromagnetic material.
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[0071] The bottom 112 of the body 104 forms a channel 114 extending between the first end 106 and the second end 108 allowing passage of the post 524 as it moves between elements 414a and 414b.
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[0073] The fourth depression 216 is adjacent the third depression 202 above the first depression 122. The fourth depression 216 extends between first end wall 126 and the second end 108 forming a first end wall 220 and an opposite second end wall 222 connected by opposing side walls 218a, b. The first end wall 220 provides room at the base of the charger 190 allowing removal of the charger by a finger. The second end wall 222 provides a notch for retaining the tip of the charger 190. A first retention member 224 and opposing second retention member 226 extend upward and inward from the top face 110 over the fourth depression 216 to partially circumscribe and retain the charger 190 in the depression 216.
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[0075] In an embodiment, the trays 102, 200, and 300 are manufactured from a flexible material, including molded silicone.
[0076] When the case 100 is in the closed configuration (
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[0080] The modified second end wall 430 includes a central opening 434 for a power button 666 operably connected to the circuitry 664, an adjacent opening 432 for the external connector 662, and openings 434 for the LEDs 674. As above, the drawer 402 with the tray 600 slides in and out of the cover 502.
[0081] In an embodiment, the trays 102, 200, 300, and 600 include a removable container 164 (
[0082] In an embodiment, the trays 102, 200, 300, and 600 include a removable tool 186 or applicator device for removing liquid concentrate from the container 164 and applying it to the reservoir feeding the heating element of the pen 188, and for removing the accumulation of residue from the pen 188. The tool 186 is manufactured from plastic or metal, including stainless steel.
[0083] Referring to the drawings, a case 700 with replaceable trays for organizing and protecting the components of a vaporizer pen is shown and described. Referring to
[0084] The drawer 602 has a body 604 with a bottom wall 606 extending between a first end wall 620 at a first end 610, and a second end wall 622 at a second end 612. The first end wall 620 forms an upwardly-open U-shaped notch 621 for receiving the front wall 832 of the first end wall cap 740. A curved first side wall 624 and an opposite curved second side wall 626 extend upward from the bottom wall 606 and extend between the first end 610 and second end 612. The bottom wall 606 and side walls 624, 626 form a generally concave bottom to the drawer 602. In an embodiment, the drawer 602 is sized to conform to the interior of the cover 502, with the first and second end walls 620, 622 conforming to the generally oval shaped ends of the cover 502 and the side walls 624, 626 conforming to side walls of the cover 502. The bottom wall 606 forms an elongated opening 608 extending between the first end 610 and second end 612 accommodating passage of the post therebetween. An element contacts the post when the drawer 602 is positioned in a closed position within the cover 502, and an element contacts the post when the drawer 602 is positioned in an open position with the drawer 602 extending from the cover 502. A divider 618 extends upward from the bottom wall 606 adjacent the opening 608 for aligning the tray within the drawer 602. Prongs extend from the first end wall 620 into the interior of the drawer 602 for retaining the end of the tray within the drawer 602. In an embodiment, the drawer 602 is manufactured from a rigid material, including plastic.
[0085] In an embodiment, the post includes magnetic material, and the elements include magnetic material. In an embodiment, the post includes magnetic material, and the elements include material that produces a magnetic field. In an embodiment, the post includes material that produces a magnetic field and the elements include magnetic material. In an embodiment, the magnetic material is ferromagnetic material.
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[0088] In use, the rear face 622 is attached to the end of the pen, and the prongs 824 fit in holes in the end of the pen holding the cap 740 in place. The opposite end of the pen is inserted into the notch formed by the second end wall 742 and the front wall 832 is aligned with the U-shaped notch 621. The tab 810 is inserted into the tab opening 741 in the third depression 736. A depression 834 in the front wall 832 receives a finger of the user when inserting and removing the pen from the tray 702.
[0089] The second end wall 742 provides a notch for retaining the tip of the pen. A first retention member 744 and opposing second retention member 746 extend upward and inward from the top face 710 over the third depression 736 to partially circumscribe and retain the pen in the depression 736. The second depression 728 is between the fourth depression 750 and first side 716 adjacent the second end 708. The second depression 728 has a first side wall 730 and opposing second side wall 732 with an inner protrusion extending inward forming a channel for retaining the dab tool 786. The fourth depression 750 is adjacent the third depression 736 above the first depression 722. The fourth depression 750 extends between end wall 726 and the second end 708 forming a first end wall and an opposite second end wall 756 connected by opposing side walls 752a, b. The first end wall provides room at the base of the charger allowing removal of the charger by a finger. A gap 720 extending through the body 704 between the third depression 736 and fourth depression 750 is dimensioned to receive the divider 618 to position the tray 702 in the drawer 602.
[0090] In an embodiment, the tray 702 and first end wall cap 740 are manufactured from a flexible material, including molded silicone.
[0091] In an embodiment, the tray 702 includes a removable container 764 (
[0092] In an embodiment, the tray 702 includes a removable tool 786 or applicator device for removing liquid concentrate from the container 764 and applying it to the reservoir feeding the heating element of the pen, and for removing the accumulation of residue from the pen. The tool 786 is manufactured from plastic or metal, including stainless steel.
[0093] Referring to the drawings, a case 700 with a tray for organizing and protecting the components of a vaporizer pen is shown and described. Referring to
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[0095] In an embodiment, the post includes magnetic material, and the elements include magnetic material. In an embodiment, the post includes magnetic material, and the elements include material that produces a magnetic field. In an embodiment, the post includes material that produces a magnetic field and the elements include magnetic material. In an embodiment, the magnetic material is ferromagnetic material.
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[0097] The second end wall provides a notch for retaining the tip of the pen. A first retention member 1042 and opposing second retention member 1044 extend upward and inward from the top face 1008 over the third depression 1034 to partially circumscribe and retain the pen in the depression 1034. The second depression is between the fourth depression and first side adjacent the second end. The second depression has a first side wall and opposing second side wall with an inner protrusion extending inward forming a channel for retaining the dab tool 1084.
[0098] In an embodiment, the tray 1000 is manufactured from a flexible material, including molded silicone.
[0099] In an embodiment, the tray 1000 includes a removable container 1062 for storing the wax or liquid concentrate used with the pen.
[0100] In an embodiment, the tray 1000 includes a removable tool 1084 or applicator device for removing liquid concentrate from the container 1062 and applying it to the reservoir feeding the heating element of the pen, and for removing the accumulation of residue from the pen. The tool 1084 is manufactured from plastic or metal, including stainless steel.
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[0102] The components of a vaporizer pen generally include a battery connected to one end of an atomizer, and a mouthpiece connected to the free end of the atomizer. Referring to
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[0104] In use, the coupler assembly is connected to the rechargeable battery 982 by connecting the terminal end of the battery 982 with the outer shell 964. The upper member 904 is connected to the base of the atomizer. The vaporize pen 980 with the coupler assembly 900 disposed between the rechargeable battery 982 and atomizer 984 is positioned in the third depression 1034 whereby the first contact ring 930 and second contact ring 936 are in electrical contact with the posts of contact 888. When the contact 888 is engaged, the battery 982 can be charged from the battery 878 or by a power supply connected to connector 886. When the vaporizer pen 980, couple assembly 900, and battery 982 are removed from the tray 1000 the circuitry 972 will permit the electricity from the battery 982 flow to the atomizer 984.
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[0106] Although the invention has been disclosed with reference to various particular embodiments, it is understood that equivalents may be employed and substitutions made herein without departing from the scope of the invention as recited in the claims.