Vapor delivery systems and methods

Abstract

There is provided an electronically controlled, breath actuated vaporization device for generating vaporized material for inhalation by a user. The vaporization device includes a vaporization chamber for accommodating material to be vaporized and a mesh heater or other heater supported upstream of the vaporization chamber which is operable to heat air that passes through the mesh heater or other heater during an inhalation event. A closed loop control scheme may be employed to control heat generated by the heater to maintain a temperature of the air delivered to the vaporization chamber at or within a predetermined tolerance of a desired vaporization temperature for at least a majority of a duration of the inhalation event.

Description

BACKGROUND[0001]Technical Field[0002]This disclosure generally relates to vapor delivery systems and methods and, more particularly, to vaporization devices suitable for selectively delivering vaporized material (e.g., plant material, including plant material extracts, concentrates, and derivatives) for inhalation by a user, components thereof and related methods.[0003]Description of the Related Art[0004]Vaporization devices suitable for selectively delivering vaporized plant material for inhalation by a user are well known in the art. Such devices, however, may suffer from a variety of deficiencies and drawbacks, such as, for example, inefficient heat management and delayed vapor delivery arising from prolonged device warmup.BRIEF SUMMARY[0005]Embodiments described herein provide vaporization devices suitable for selectively delivering vaporized plant material (or other materials) in an efficient and reliable manner for inhalation by a user. Embodiments include vaporization devices...

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Benefits of technology

The patent describes vaporization devices that can efficiently and reliably deliver vaporized plant material for inhalation by a user. The devices have a closed loop temperature control system and can deliver vapor quickly, on demand. They also have breath detection software to help with delivering the vapor. The devices are designed to provide a safe and comfortable inhalation experience, even if the user's inhalation strength, duration, or environmental conditions change. Overall, the devices enhance the user's experience by enabling on-demand inhalation of vaporized plant material.

Problems solved by technology

Such devices, however, may suffer from a variety of deficiencies and drawbacks, such as, for example, inefficient heat management and delayed vapor delivery arising from prolonged device warmup.

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