Dual-chambered, hybrid vaporizer system for cannabis and flavored products

Abstract

A dual-chambered, hybrid vaporizer device and method of use thereof configured to facilitate the atomization of cannabinoid concentrates and flavoring such as terpenes suspended in a liquid solution. A first chamber, equipped with a ceramic coil, is configured to melt solid or semi-solid THC in the form of crystals, concentrates, or extracts, which is then vaporized for inhalation by a user in a separate chamber below the ceramic. A second chamber equipped with a vertical metallic coil then vaporizes flavorings such as terpenes which are suspended in the liquid solution. A single air passageway is employed to direct air through both chambers in a serial fashion before exiting the device through a mouthpiece. The device facilitates measured dosages of THC for inhalation by the user.

Claims

1. A vaporizer apparatus, comprising: A first coil disposed in electrical communication with a power source; a first chamber, said first chamber containing said first coil; an air vent, said air vent in fluid communication with said first chamber; a second chamber, said second chamber containing a second coil disposed in electrical communication with said power source; a conduit extending between said first chamber and said second chamber, connecting said first chamber to said second chamber; wherein said conduit begins at an air intake which first draws air into said first chamber before passing the air to said second chamber via said conduit; wherein said conduit is disposed between said air intake and an exit point located at a top of said second chamber; wherein said first chamber is configured to heat to a first temperature.

2. The vaporizer apparatus of claim 1, wherein said conduit is configured to intake a first substance from said first chamber.

3. The vaporizer apparatus of claim 2, wherein said conduit is configured to intake a second substance from said second chamber without allowing said first substance to leak into said second chamber.

4. The vaporizer apparatus of claim 1, wherein said conduit is configured to intake a second substance from said second chamber.

5. The vaporizer apparatus of claim 1, wherein said second chamber is configured to heat to a second temperature.

6. The vaporizer apparatus of claim 5, wherein said first temperature and said second temperature are different.

7. The vaporizer apparatus of claim 1, wherein said conduit is configured to intake a first substance from said first chamber.

8. The vaporizer apparatus of claim 7, wherein said conduit is configured to intake a second substance from said second chamber without allowing said first substance to leak into said second chamber.

9. The vaporizer apparatus of claim 1, wherein said conduit is configured to intake a second substance from said second chamber.

10. A vaporizer apparatus comprising: a first chamber; an air vent, said air vent in communication with said first chamber; a second chamber; a conduit extending between said first chamber and said second chamber, connecting said first chamber to said second chamber; wherein said conduit has an air intake disposed adjacent to, and in communication with said first chamber; and wherein said conduit continues extending between said second chamber and an exit point; wherein said exit point is a mouthpiece; wherein said first chamber is configured to heat to a first temperature; and wherein said second chamber is configured to heat to a second temperature.

11. The vaporizer apparatus of claim 10, wherein said first temperature and said second temperature are different; and wherein said conduit traverses from said air intake to said mouthpiece.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated herein and form a part of the specification, illustrate the present invention and, together with the description, further serve to explain the principles of the invention and to enable a person skilled in the pertinent art to make and use the invention.

(2) The present invention will be better understood with reference to the appended drawing sheets, wherein:

(3) FIG. 1 depicts the apparatus of the present invention as seen from the front, side and rear.

(4) FIG. 2 shows an exploded view of the first and second chamber of the top portion and the bottom portion of the present invention.

(5) FIG. 3 exhibits a close-up, cutaway view of the first chamber of the top portion of the present invention.

(6) FIG. 4 exhibits a transparent perspective view of the front of the present invention.

(7) FIG. 5 shows a transparent perspective view of the rear of the present invention.

(8) FIG. 6 depicts a cutaway view of the top portion of the present invention, depicting an the conduit, with a portion of cut off from the same piece to better show the same conduit. A-A, shown at the top left of FIG. 6, shows a cross-section reflected in the cutlines A-A, and B-B, shown at the bottom of FIG. 6, shows a cross-section of the top section reflected in the cutlines B-B, all depicting the same continuous conduit of the present invention extending from an air intake, then to a first chamber, then to a second chamber, and finally extending to an exit point.

(9) FIG. 7 depicts a detailed view of the pressure equilibrium pathway of the first chamber of the present invention, shown in a cut perspective view from the side.

(10) FIG. 8 shows a view of a bottom of the first metallic coil of the first chamber of the apparatus of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

(11) The present specification discloses one or more embodiments that incorporate the features of the invention. The disclosed embodiment(s) merely exemplify the invention. The scope of the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiment(s).

(12) References in the specification to “one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” “an example embodiment,” etc., indicate that the embodiment described may include a particular feature, structure, or characteristic, but every embodiment may not necessarily include the particular feature, structure or characteristic. Moreover, such phrases are not necessarily referring to the same embodiment, Further, when a particular feature, structure, or characteristic is described in connection with an embodiment, it is submitted that it is within the knowledge of one skilled in the art to affect such feature, structure, or characteristic in connection with other embodiments whether or not explicitly described.

(13) The present invention is a vaporizer apparatus configured to facilitate the flavorful and effective vaporization of cannabis products by a user. The apparatus is equipped with a top portion (10), and a bottom portion (20).

(14) The top portion (10) is conventionally referenced as a “pod,” and is configured to contain the substances to be vaporized for inhalation by the user. The top portion (10) is configured to be removably attached to the bottom portion (20) via at least one magnet or other locking device (150).

(15) The top portion (10) is equipped with a housing (30) containing a first chamber (40) and a second chamber (50), as well as an air intake (160). The first chamber (40) is equipped with an air circulation platform (60) disposed beneath a disc shaped ceramic heating element (70). The ceramic heating element (70) is heated via a first metallic coil (80), shown in FIG. 8, disposed underneath or within the ceramic heating element (70). The first metallic coil (80) is preferably arranged such that it heats away from the center of the ceramic heating element (70), as no portion of the wire of the first metallic coil (80) is disposed at the center of the ceramic heating element (70). Cannabis concentrates in crystalline form, such as “Diamonds,” “wax,” “shatter,” or similar solid or semi-solid concentrate formats is disposed atop the ceramic heating element (70) within the first chamber (40). A cylindrical wall (45) in the form of glass, ceramic, or quartz may be present around the ceramic heating element (70) within the first chamber (40) of the present invention to contain the concentrate above the ceramic heating element (70). A silicone top cap (75) with an air pressure relief hole to outside ambient pressure is preferably disposed above the wall (45) to ensure that the concentrate remains in place and equalizes air pressure from the heating of the concentrate. The air pressure relief hole, referenced as air vent (65), ensures the prevention of a positive pressure build-up, helping to prevent clogs. A tamper-proof cap (85) is present over the silicone top cap (75) to prevent user access to the first chamber (40). The air vent (65) is positioned so as to prevent any and all leakage of melted or semi-liquid product from the first chamber (40).

(16) The first metallic coil (80) is preferably composed of a metallic alloy conducive to temperature regulation by communication with a first regulatory chip (90) which is configured to convey power to the first metallic coil (80) as provided via a power source (100) in a regulated fashion such that the wattage provided to the first metallic coil (80) is consistent despite the voltage present within the power source (100) to maintain a specific prescribed resistance of the metallic coil (80) resulting in a desired temperature of the metallic coil (80).

(17) The second chamber (50) of the present invention is disposed adjacent to the first chamber (40), and is equipped with a tank (120), chimney (130), and a second metallic coil (140). The second metallic coil (140) is disposed in a vertical orientation and is preferably surrounded by an absorbent material (155) such as ceramic. The tank (120) contains a flavored solution, preferably composed of and/or exhibiting qualities of terpenes derived from cannabis. The second metallic coil (140) is preferably composed of a metallic alloy conducive to temperature regulation by communication with a second regulatory chip (95) which is configured to convey power to the second metallic coil (140) as provided via a power source (100) in a regulated fashion such that the wattage provided to the second metallic coil (140) is consistent despite the voltage present within the power source (100) to maintain a specific prescribed resistance of the metallic coil (140) resulting in a desired temperature of the metallic coil (140) and is preferably in a position adjacent to the first regulatory chip (90).

(18) The power source (100) of the present invention is housed within the bottom portion (20) of the present invention and is preferably a lithium-ion rechargeable battery. It is envisioned that the power source (100) is not preferably configured to be removable by the end-user for external recharging. As such, a USB Universal Serial Bus (USB) port (110) is preferably disposed on a bottom of the bottom portion of the present invention to facilitate recharging of the power source (100) of the present invention. The USB port (110) is additionally configured to enable connection of the present invention to a computer. When connected to a computer via the USB port (110), the second regulatory chip (95) is configured to relay usage data to a secured server computer for diagnostic records.

(19) The top portion (10) is removable from the bottom portion (20) and is preferably disposable. The housing (30) of the top portion is equipped with an air intake (160). The second chamber (50) is equipped with a mouthpiece (200) and the mouthpiece (200) functions as a locking mechanism to top portion housing (30) as well as the exit point for a conduit (220) which extends to the air intake (160). The conduit (220) traverses from the air intake (160) to the mouthpiece (200) (colloquially referenced as a drip tip) by extending into the housing (30) before taking a 90-degree downward bend (225), followed by a tapered turn towards the first chamber (40). The conduit (220) is then expanded to the air circulation platform (60) disposed beneath the ceramic heating element (70). The angle at which the conduit (220) enters the air circulation platform (60) is preferably a helix angle which ensures that air is forced around the circumference of the air circulation platform (60) before exiting the air circulation platform (60). As air exits the air circulation platform (60) it is pulled downwards at an acute angle exhibiting no hard corners to minimize any buildup of condensation prior to entering the second chamber (50) of the top portion (10) of the present invention. The conduit (220) then extends up and through the second metallic coil (140) and chimney (130) before exiting the second chamber (50) of the top portion (10) via the mouthpiece (200).

(20) The bottom portion (20) is equipped with a bottom portion housing (35) and contains the first regulatory chip (90), second regulatory chip (95), and power source (100). A fire button (250) is present on an exterior of the bottom portion housing (35) and is configured to simultaneously activate both the first regulatory chip (90) and second regulatory chip (95), powering both the first metallic coil (80) and second metallic coil (140). The power supplied by first regulatory chip (90) from the power source (100) to the first metallic coil (80) is preferably adjustable by the user via a power control button (260) to three different settings: a low setting, a medium setting, and a high setting. The settings correspond to the amount of THC provided from the first chamber (40) to the user, enabling the user to adjust the dosage supplied by the present invention. The settings are configured to control the wattage supplied to the first metallic coil (80) as well as the duration of time to which the power is supplied to the coil. The power control button (260) of the present invention is preferably equipped with a preheat function option, making the power control button (260) a multi-function button. Users may press the power control button (260) two times to activate the preheat function. The preheat function is configured to melt the substance of the first chamber (40) such that it may then be absorbed into the ceramic but is not vaporized. Then, upon holding down a fire button (250), the substance within the absorbent ceramic heating element (70) is vaporized upon contact with the first metallic coil (80) disposed beneath or within the ceramic heating element (70).

(21) The power supplied to the second metallic coil (140) is a predetermined heat curve and is therefore not adjustable by the user. It should be noted that the temperature of the first metallic coil (80) is higher than that of the second metallic coil (140) when the fire button (250) is pressed by the user. While subject to change, the preferred temperature of the ceramic heating element (70), as provided by the first metallic coil (80) is quickly heated to preferably 300-350, while the first metallic coil (80) is instantly heated to preferably 400-450 degrees Fahrenheit. In contrast, the second metallic coil (140) is preferably configured to fire to approximately 150-380 degrees Fahrenheit over a predetermined heat curve. The metallic alloys employed in the first metallic coil (80) and second metallic coil (140) is preferably that of titanium alloys, nickel silver alloys, or a Kanthal with a high nickel content. It should also be understood that the air flow through the top portion (10) of the present invention is such that air first travels through the first chamber (40) and then to the second chamber (50) in a serial fashion. It should further be noted that the first metallic coil (80) and second metallic coil (140) of the present invention amount to a first ignition device and second ignition device, each configured to be heated to differing temperatures in accordance with the differing substances disposed in each the first chamber (40) and second chamber (50).

(22) Having illustrated the present invention, it should be understood that various adjustments and versions might be implemented without venturing away from the essence of the present invention. Further, it should be understood that the present invention is not solely limited to the invention as described in the embodiments above, but further comprises any and all embodiments within the scope of this application.

(23) The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the present invention to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The exemplary embodiment was chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the present invention and its practical application, to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the present invention and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated.