NON-POROUS ATOMIZER CHAMBER

Abstract

A nonporous atomizer chamber atomizes a tobacco substance and is operable with a vaporizer. The chamber is fabricated from a nonporous material composition that is generally not permeable to water, gas, or other fluids. The nonporous material is effective for use with the chamber, where high temperatures create chemical reactions with the tobacco substance that cause absorption into the pores of a housing of the chamber. This creates undesirable toxic cumulates that leave aftertaste, off gas, and discolor in the housing. The housing atomizes the tobacco substance with a uniquely disposed heating coil. The heating coil takes three different possible positions, with each position creating a synergy with the nonporous material of the chamber to provide optimal atomization. A flat, coplanar position with a closed end of the housing prevents blockage of holes. A transverse disposition heats up efficiently. A longitudinal disposition occupies large volume area in the housing.

Claims

1. A nonporous atomizer chamber for optimal atomization of a tobacco substance, the chamber comprising: a housing, the housing defined by a nonporous material, a sidewall, an open end, and a closed end, the closed end having a center hole and a pair of outer holes; and a heating coil, the heating coil defined by a coil body and a pair of free ends, the coil body disposed in a generally coplanar orientation in relation to the closed end of the housing, the coil body configured to emit thermal energy in the housing, the pair of free ends arranged to pass through the pair of outer holes in the closed end of the housing, wherein the generally coplanar disposition of the coil body serves as a barrier to prevent blockage of the central hole and the pair of outer holes in the closed end of the housing.

2. The chamber of claim 1, wherein the housing has a substantially tubular shape.

3. The chamber of claim 1, wherein the nonporous material includes at least one member selected from the group consisting of: quartz, fused quarts, quartz-glass, and glass.

4. The chamber of claim 1, wherein the chamber is operable with a vaporizer, the vaporizer having a battery, a power switch, a tobacco substance chamber, a filter, and a mouthpiece.

5. The chamber of claim 4, wherein the chamber positions between the battery and the tobacco substance chamber.

6. The chamber of claim 5, wherein the chamber atomizes a tobacco substance.

7. The chamber of claim 6, further including a heat displacement coating on the sidewall of the housing.

8. The chamber of claim 7, wherein the center hole enables passage of outside air into the housing.

9. The chamber of claim 8, wherein the pair of outer holes enable passage of the pair of free ends from the heating coil for engaging the battery.

10. A nonporous atomizer chamber for optimal atomization of a tobacco substance, the chamber comprising: a housing, the housing defined by a nonporous material, a sidewall, an open end, and a closed end, the closed end having a center hole and a pair of outer holes; and a heating coil, the heating coil defined by a coil body and a pair of free ends, the coil body disposed in a generally transverse orientation in relation to the length of the housing, the coil body configured to emit thermal energy in the housing, the pair of free ends arranged to pass through the pair of outer holes in the closed end of the housing, wherein the generally transverse disposition of the coil body enables efficient heating in the housing.

11. The chamber of claim 10, wherein the housing has a substantially tubular shape.

12. The chamber of claim 10, wherein the nonporous material includes at least one member selected from the group consisting of: quartz, fused quarts, quartz-glass, and glass.

13. The chamber of claim 10, further including a heat displacement coating on the sidewall of the housing.

14. The chamber of claim 10, wherein the chamber is operable with a vaporizer, the vaporizer having a battery, a power switch, a tobacco substance chamber, a filter, and a mouthpiece.

15. The chamber of claim 10, wherein the center hole enables passage of outside air into the housing.

16. A nonporous atomizer chamber for optimal atomization of a tobacco substance, the chamber comprising: a housing, the housing defined by a nonporous material, a sidewall, an open end, and a closed end, the sidewall having a heat displacement coating, the closed end having a center hole and a pair of outer holes; and a heating coil, the heating coil defined by a coil body and a pair of free ends, the coil body configured to emit thermal energy in the chamber, the pair of free ends arranged to pass through the pair of outer holes in the closed end of the housing.

17. The chamber of claim 16, wherein the nonporous material includes at least one member selected from the group consisting of: quartz, fused quarts, quartz-glass, and glass.

18. The chamber of claim 16, wherein the coil body is disposed in a generally coplanar orientation in relation to the closed end of the housing, wherein the generally coplanar disposition of the coil body serves as a barrier to prevent blockage of the central hole and the pair of outer holes in the closed end of the housing.

19. The chamber of claim 16, wherein the coil body is disposed in a generally transverse orientation in relation to the length of the housing, wherein the generally transverse disposition of the coil body enables efficient heating in the housing.

20. The chamber of claim 16, wherein the coil body is disposed to extend along the length of the housing, wherein the generally axial disposition of the coil body occupies a substantial volume inside the housing.

Description

DRAWINGS

[0034] These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and drawings where:

[0035] FIG. 1 is a top view of an exemplary vaporizer having a nonporous atomizer chamber;

[0036] FIGS. 2A and 2B are sectioned side views of the nonporous atomizer chamber with a heating coil, where FIG. 2A is the heating coil disposed transversely to the housing and elevated from a closed end of the housing, and FIG. 2B is the heating coil in a flat configuration and disposed coplanar to the closed end of the housing;

[0037] FIGS. 3A and 3B are views of the nonporous atomizer chamber with the heating coil disposed coplanar to the closed end of the housing, where FIG. 3A is an elevated side view, and FIG. 3B is a top view;

[0038] FIGS. 4A and 4B are views of the nonporous atomizer chamber with the heating coil disposed transversely to the housing, where FIG. 4A is an elevated side view, and FIG. 4B is a top view; and

[0039] FIGS. 5A and 5B are views of the nonporous atomizer chamber with the heating coil disposed along the length of the housing, where FIG. 5A is an elevated side view, and FIG. 5B is a top view.

DESCRIPTION

[0040] The present invention, referenced in FIGS. 1-5B, is directed to a nonporous atomizer chamber 100, hereafter, chamber 100 that atomizes a tobacco substance (not shown). The chamber 100 may be operable with a vaporizer 120, such as an e-cigarette, an e-pipe, an ion vaporizer, a portable vaporizer, and an aromatherapy device. The chamber 100 is fabricated substantially from a nonporous material. The nonporous material of the chamber 100 is generally not permeable to water, gas, or other fluids.

[0041] The nonporous material is effective for use with the chamber 100, where high temperatures create chemical reactions with the tobacco substance. The chemical reactions produce a toxic cumulate that has a proclivity to absorb into the pores of the chamber 100, or accumulate on the outer surface of the chamber 100; thereby forming an undesirable, discoloration to the chamber 100. This absorption and surface accumulation of toxic cumulates is undesirable in that it leaves an aftertaste of prior tobacco substances, produces an off gas, detracts from the pure flavor of the tobacco substance being smoked at the time, and discolors the chamber.

[0042] As illustrated in FIG. 1, the chamber 100 works in conjunction with the vaporizer 120 to atomize the tobacco substance for smoking. The vaporizer 120 includes multiple components that work in conjunction with the chamber 100. The components of the vaporizer 120 may include, without limitation, a battery 122, a power switch 124, a tobacco substance chamber 126, a filter, and a mouthpiece 128. In one possible embodiment, the chamber 100 positions, generally between the battery 122 and the tobacco substance chamber 126. The battery 122 provides the heating coil 114 in the chamber 100 with voltage for generating thermal energy in that is sufficient to atomize the tobacco substance. Opposite the battery 12, the tobacco substance chamber 126 holds and periodically releases the tobacco substance into the chamber 100 for atomization.

[0043] Turning now to FIG. 2A, the chamber 100 comprises a housing 102 and a heating coil 114 that is manipulated into different positions inside the housing 102. Thus, the atomization of the tobacco substance occurs predominantly in the housing 102. The housing 102 is defined by a generally cylindrical sidewall 104, an open end 106, and a closed end 108. The closed end includes a center hole 110 and a pair of outer holes 112a, 112b. The housing 102 is fabricated from a nonporous material, such as quartz or glass.

[0044] A uniquely disposed heating coil 114 positions in the housing 102. The heating coil 114 emits thermal energy to atomize the tobacco substance. The heating coil 114 can be placed in at least three different positions in the housing 102, with each position creating a synergy with the nonporous material of the housing 102 to provide optimal atomization of the tobacco substance. In this manner, the chamber 100 produces an optimal burn of a tobacco substance to achieve a desired vapor effect and flavor, without causing the undesirable aftertaste, off gas, discoloration, and toxic residual coating found in porous materials, such as metal and ceramics. FIG. 2B shows one possible disposition of the heating coil 114, where it is configured flat and aligned coplanar to a closed end 108 of the housing 102.

[0045] Thus, the chamber 100 provides an optimal burn in two different manners, with each forming a synergy to the other. First, the housing 102 is fabricated from a nonporous material that is used to inhibit absorption of the tobacco substance. The nonporous material is effective for inhibiting a tobacco substance from absorbing into pores, or adhering to the inner sidewall 104 of the housing 102. The nonporous material may include, without limitation, quartz, fused quarts, quartz-glass, and glass. The tobacco substance may include, without limitation, tobacco leaves, waxy tobacco extracts, medicinal cannabis extracts, and e-liquids.

[0046] Secondly, the positioning of the heating coil 114 optimizes the atomization of the tobacco substance. The heating coil 114 is uniquely disposed inside the housing 102 to reduce loss of tobacco substance and create an efficient burn inside the chamber 100. In one embodiment, the heating coil 114 is disposed coplanar with a closed end 108 of the housing 102. This orientation restricts the tobacco substance from passing through holes in the closed end 108 of the housing 102.

[0047] In another embodiment, the heating coil 114 is disposed transversely across the length of the housing 102. This transverse position inside the chamber 100 is condensed, and thus enables the heating coil 114 to heats up rapidly. A final disposition includes the heating coil 114 extended along the longitudinal axis of the housing 102. This orientation enables the heating coil 114 to cover the most volume area inside of the housing 102, consequently creating an efficient atomization of the tobacco substance.

[0048] Looking back at FIG. 2A, the chamber 100 includes a generally cylindrically shaped housing 102. However, in other embodiments, the housing 102 may have other shapes, including a rectangle, a cube, a pyramid, a star shape, a trapezoid, and a rhombus. The housing 102 is defined by a generally cylindrical sidewall 104, an open end 106, and a closed end 108. The housing 102 is fabricated from a nonporous material, such as quartz, glass, and quartz-glass.

[0049] The housing 102 reaches high temperatures during atomization. This creates chemical reactions with the tobacco substance that produce undesirable toxic cumulates. These toxic cumulates are absorbed or accumulate on porous materials. Thus, the nonporous material of the present invention inhibits accumulation and absorption of the toxic cumulates from the tobacco substance, such as carcinogens, heavy metals, and tar.

[0050] In one embodiment, a heat displacement coating is applied to the sidewall 104 of the housing 102 to further inhibit absorption and accumulation of toxic cumulates. The heat displacement coating, such as Alumina, improves energy efficiency and prevents damage to the underlying nonporous material. However, a nano-coating, which is known in the art, may be used to inhibit absorption and accumulation of toxic cumulates. Additionally, the nonporous material of the housing 102 facilitates cleaning of the housing 102. In one embodiment, the housing 102 is cleaned with isopropyl alcohol. This further eliminates aftertaste, off gas, and detraction from the pure flavor of the tobacco substance.

[0051] Those skilled in the art will recognize that the temperatures inside the housing 102 may often exceed 300 Fahrenheit. These high temperatures create chemical reactions and oxidation in a porous material. This results in the integration of toxic tobacco extracts, tar, carcinogens, char, heavy metals, and waxy tobacco extracts into the sidewall 104 of the housing 102. It is also significant to note that tobacco plants may absorb and accumulate heavy metals, such as copper, iron, chromium, lead, and uranium. Under high temperatures, such as atomization, these heavy metals are absorbed in porous materials. Long-term exposure to these heavy metals can increase a smokers' risk of head and neck cancers, as well as other diseases.

[0052] Additionally, the metal used in prior art atomizer chambers is often fabricated and extruded through the assembly line with the use of oils. These oils remain embedded in the metal, even after the metal has been formed into a metal atomizer chamber. The oils form an off gas and other undesirable atomization effects. Conversely, the nonporous material of the housing, which is not produced with metals having oils, but rather, quartz and glass, prevents the absorption and accumulation of the toxic cumulates by inhibiting undesirable burning of oils and absorption of toxic accumulates into pores.

[0053] In some embodiments, the closed end 108 of the housing 102 comprises a center hole 110 and a pair of free ends 118a, 118b. The center hole 110 is configured to enable the passage of outside air into the chamber 100. This occurs chiefly, when a user sucks on a mouthpiece 128 of the vaporizer 120, creating a temporary vacuum in the chamber 100 that draws in the outside air.

[0054] The pair of outer holes 112a, 112b in the closed end 108 of the housing 102 are configured to enable passage of the free ends 118a, 118b of the heating coil 114 to engage the battery 122 in the vaporizer 120. The open end 106 of the housing 102 receives the tobacco substance for atomizing. The open end 106 may couple to the tobacco substance chamber 126 through threaded openings, frictional engagement, or magnetic coupling.

[0055] In some embodiments, the heating coil 114 is defined by a coil body 116 and a pair of free ends 118a, 118b. The coil body 116 forms a generally spiral shape. The coil body 116 is configured to generate thermal energy in the chamber 100 that is sufficient to atomize the tobacco substance. The coil body 116 may be disposed in multiple dispositions that are effective for optimizing the atomization. Whereby a synergy is created with the nonporous material in the chamber 100 to prevent toxic accumulates from forming on the sidewall 104 and closed end 108 of the housing 102. The coil body 116 of the heating coil 114 is configured to emit thermal energy for atomization. The thermal energy is sufficient to atomize the tobacco substance in the housing 102.

[0056] In one embodiment, referenced in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the heating coil 114 positions in a generally coplanar orientation in relation to the closed end 108 of the housing 102. This flat position forms a barrier that restricts tobacco substance particulates from blocking the central hole or the pair of outer holes 112a, 112b in the closed end 108 of the housing 102. The coil body 116 is also configured to substantially restrict passage through the central hole and the pair of outer holes 112a, 112b in the closed end 108 of the housing 102. The pair of free ends 118a, 118b are arranged to pass through the pair of outer holes 112a, 112b of the closed end 108 of the housing 102 to engage the battery 122.

[0057] Turning now to FIGS. 4A and 4B, the heating coil 114 positions in a generally transverse orientation in relation to the length of the housing 102. This transverse position inside the chamber 100 is condensed, and thus heats up the coil body 116 rapidly. In another embodiment, shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the coil body 116 extends along the longitudinal axis of the chamber 100. This orientation covers the most volume area inside of the chamber 100, consequently creating an efficient atomization of the tobacco substance.

[0058] In some embodiments, the pair of free ends 118a, 118b from the heating coil 114 pass through the pair of outer holes 112a, 112b in the closed end 108 of the housing 102. The pair of free ends 118a, 118b engage a battery 122 and create a voltage therebetween. The battery 122 may include a general lithium-ion battery 122 known in the art. In one embodiment, resistive heating occurs as resistance in the heating coil 114 or circuitry produces the thermal energy for atomization. In any case, the nonporous material and the multiple dispositions of the heating coil 114 create an optimal atomization of a tobacco substance with minimal toxic cumulates that are known to cause off gas, aftertaste, detraction from the pure flavor of the tobacco substance being smoked at the time, and discoloration in the housing 102.

[0059] While the inventor's above description contains many specificities, these should not be construed as limitations on the scope, but rather as an exemplification of several preferred embodiments thereof. Many other variations are possible. For example, multiple heating coils 114 could be used in a spaced-apart relationship inside the housing 102. Accordingly, the scope should be determined not by the embodiments illustrated, but by the appended claims and their legal equivalents.