Electronic pipe personal vaporizer with concealed removable atomizer/ cartomizer

Abstract

A porous ceramic atomized cartridge contains a heating element, a porous ceramic wick, and the liquid to be vaporized removably concealed within the body of an electronic simulated smoking pipe. Adjustment of the spacing of a circular disc heating element relative to the porous ceramic wick adjusts the level of atomization. All components are easily removable and replaceable and cleaned. A bowl of the pipe is used as an open battery chamber to allow any battery fumes to escape and allow easy removal and replacement of the battery. A conductive contact arm pivots between contact with the battery and the pipe body to control power. Vapor is activated by a manual push button switch or an automatic sound activated switch responsive to the puffing sound of a user.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present utility patent application claims the advantage of applicant's provisional patent application.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not Applicable.THE NAMES OF THE PARTIES TO A JOINT RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0003]Not Applicable.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]1. Field of the Invention[0005]The present invention relates to electronic smoking-substitute devices and in particular to a porous ceramic atomized cartridge electronic pipe relating to electronic cigarettes, cigars, and pipes which allow the user of the device to inhale a flavored vapor which may be comprised of nicotine or other substance without a flame or smoke.[0006]2. Description of Related Art including information disclosed under 37 CFR 1.97 and 1.98[0007]Conventional smoking devices function by burning tobacco with an open exposed flame and are known to be a health and safety hazard. The smoke inhaled from burning tobacco is compos...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention is an electronic pipe substitute smoking device with a safety lock switch, a porous ceramic wick element, and no flammable components near the heating element. It also has separable components for easy replacement and cleaning, and a lightweight design that looks like a regular smoking device. The battery is held in the bowl of the pipe, which prevents sudden pressure burst or fragmentation and allows for easy replacement. The device can be recharged using a power jack and a USB power cable. The ceramic disc heating element provides a large and uniform heat distribution and the distance between it and the porous ceramic wick can be adjusted for vapor production. The battery tube embodiment has a lock safe feature that eliminates accidental activation and a design to prevent unintentionally activating momentary switches.

Problems solved by technology

Conventional smoking devices function by burning tobacco with an open exposed flame and are known to be a health and safety hazard.

For tobacco smokers not smoking can produce unpleasant and dramatic psychological and physiological symptoms.

When the cartridge is empty or with a low level of liquid the coil will start to burn the fiberglass tube and the wicking material in it immediate vicinity of the coil producing toxic fumes.

The prior art electronic pipe cannot be used while the battery is charging.

If prior art atomizer is damaged or fails the pipe cannot be repaired and becomes unusable.

It is an unreliable design and expensive to maintain.

None of the prior art devices conceal the atomizer cartridge or provide safety switches and are susceptible to accidental activation in a pocket of a user.

The rapid expending gas from the failed battery can create a pressure that can rapidly build up to instant shatter of the plastic cap and transform it in plastic shrapnel that can be very dangerous to the user.

Prior art devices may not be used while recharging the batteries and the batteries are not replaceable.

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