Vaporizing system and device with water filtration and replaceable vaporization module

Abstract

A water-filtering vaping system includes a replaceable vaporization module and a water-filtering vaping device, including a water chamber, a main body with an inner member, an intermediate member, and an outer shell; and a device base with a base receiving connector; such that a lower portion of the main body is configured to receive an upper portion of the replaceable vaporization module, such that an upper portion of the replaceable vaporization module protrudes into a lower portion of the main body when the replaceable vaporization module is mounted in the base receiving connector.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application is a Continuation-In-Part of U.S. Non-Provisional application Ser. No. 29 / 952,247, filed Jul. 15, 2024; and is a Continuation-In-Part of U.S. Non-Provisional application Ser. No. 17 / 113,649, filed Dec. 7, 2020; both of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The present invention relates generally to the field of inhalation devices, and more particularly to methods and systems for inhalation devices that accept a detachable vaporizer module.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] Currently there are many types of water-filtration inhalation devices available on the market and some offer a capability for attachment of a replaceable vaporization module.

[0004] However, such devices typically only offer external attachment of the replaceable vaporization module to a base of the unit, such that vapor will flow through the base, a water container, and a mouthpiece. Consequently, such devices tend to be quite bulky, inconvenient in use, and can be very difficult to clean, since vapor deposits will be present throughout the device.

[0005] As such, considering the foregoing, it may be appreciated that there continues to be a need for novel and improved devices and methods for vaping devices.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0006] The foregoing needs are met, to a great extent, by the present invention, wherein in aspects of this invention, enhancements are provided to the existing model of vaping devices.

[0007] In an aspect, a water-filtering vaping system can include:

[0008] a) a water-filtering vaping device, which can include:

[0009] i. a water chamber, which is configured to receive water; and

[0010] b) a replaceable vaporization module, which can include:

[0011] i. a module air flow passage, from a lower central aperture of the replaceable vaporization module to an upper central aperture of the replaceable vaporization module;

[0012] wherein the water-filtering vaping device can be configured to receive the replaceable vaporization module, such that the replaceable vaporization module is detachably mounted in an interior of the water-filtering vaping device;

[0013] such that vapor from the replaceable vaporization module is configured to pass through the water chamber during use of the water-filtering vaping system.

[0014] In related aspect, the water-filtering vaporization device can include:

[0015] a) a main body, which comprises an upper air flow passage from a bottom main aperture to a top main aperture of the main body, wherein an upper portion of main body can be shaped / configured as a mouthpiece; and

[0016] b) a device base, which includes:

[0017] i. a base receiving connector, which is configured to detachably receive the module connector of the replaceable vaporization module; and

[0018] ii. a lower air flow passage from at least one exterior aperture of the device base to a center aperture of the base receiving connector, such that the lower air flow passage is fluidly connected with the module air flow passage, when the replaceable vaporization module is mounted in the base receiving connector;

[0019] such that a lower portion of the main body is configured to receive an upper portion of the replaceable vaporization module, such that an upper portion of the replaceable vaporization module protrudes into a lower portion of the main body when the replaceable vaporization module is mounted in the base receiving connector.

[0020] There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, certain embodiments of the invention in order that the detailed description thereof herein may be better understood, and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are, of course, additional embodiments of the invention that will be described below and which will form the subject matter of the claims appended hereto

[0021] In this respect, before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and to the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of embodiments in addition to those described and of being practiced and carried out in various ways. In addition, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein, as well as the abstract, are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.

[0022] As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception upon which this disclosure is based may readily be utilized as a basis for the designing of other structures, methods and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the present invention. It is important, therefore, that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent constructions insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] FIG. 1A is a front right top perspective view of a vaping device, according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0024] FIG. 1B is a rear left top perspective view of a vaping device, according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0025] FIG. 1C is a rear left bottom perspective view of a vaping device, according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0026] FIG. 1D is a front view of a vaping device, according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0027] FIG. 1E is a rear view of a vaping device, according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0028] FIG. 1F is a left view of a vaping device, according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0029] FIG. 1G is a right view of a vaping device, according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0030] FIG. 1H is a top view of a vaping device, according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0031] FIG. 1I is a top view of a vaping device, according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0032] FIG. 2A is a rear left top exploded perspective view of a vaping system showing a detachable vaporizer module mounted in a base of the vaping device, according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0033] FIG. 2B is a rear left top exploded perspective view of a vaping system showing a detachable vaporizer module removed from the device base of the vaping device, according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0034] FIG. 2C is a rear left top exploded perspective view of a vaping system showing a detachable vaporizer module mounted in a base of the vaping device, according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0035] FIG. 2D is a perspective view of a base of the vaping device, according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0036] FIG. 2E is a top view of a base of the vaping device, according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0037] FIG. 3A is a cross-sectional view of a vaping system showing a detachable vaporizer module mounted in a base of the vaping device taken along section line 3A-3A of FIG. 1H, according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0038] FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view of a vaping system showing a detachable vaporizer module mounted in a base of the vaping device taken along section line 3B-3B of FIG. 1H, according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0039] FIG. 4A is a cross-sectional view of a main body of the vaping device taken along section line 3A-3A of FIG. 1H, according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0040] FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional perspective view of a main body of the vaping device taken along section line 3A-3A of FIG. 1H, according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0041] FIG. 4C is a schematic perspective view of a main body of the vaping device, according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0042] FIG. 5A is a top exploded perspective view of a vaping system, according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0043] FIG. 5B is a bottom exploded perspective view of a vaping system, according to an embodiment of the invention.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0044] Before describing the invention in detail, it should be observed that the present invention resides primarily in a novel and non-obvious combination of elements and process steps. So as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will readily be apparent to those skilled in the art, certain conventional elements and steps have been presented with lesser detail, while the drawings and specification describe in greater detail other elements and steps pertinent to understanding the invention.

[0045] The following embodiments are not intended to define limits as to the structure or method of the invention, but only to provide exemplary constructions. The embodiments are permissive rather than mandatory and illustrative rather than exhaustive.

[0046] In the following, we describe the structure of an embodiment of a vaping system 100 and a vaping device 110 with reference to FIG. 1, in such manner that like reference numerals refer to like components throughout; a convention that we shall employ for the remainder of this specification.

[0047] In an embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 1A-1I and 2A-2C, a water-filtering vaping system 100 can include:

[0048] a) a water-filtering vaping device 110, which can include:

[0049] i. a water chamber 190, which is configured to receive water 192; and

[0050] b) a replaceable vaporization module 180, which can include:

[0051] i. a module air flow passage 285 (i.e. a passage for air and vapor), from a lower central aperture 582 of the module connector 289 of the replaceable vaporization module 180 to an upper central aperture 184 of the replaceable vaporization module 180;

[0052] ii. a mouthpiece 281, positioned at the top for emission of a vapor 388;

[0053] iii. a liquid chamber 383, which includes a prefilled vaporization liquid 387, such as e-liquid or oil;

[0054] iv. a heating element 386, which is configured to vaporize the vaporization liquid 387 to create the vapor 388; and

[0055] v. a module connector 289, which is configured to connect with the water-filtering vaping device 110;

[0056] wherein the water-filtering vaping device 110 can be configured to receive the replaceable vaporization module 180, such that the replaceable vaporization module 180 is detachably mounted in an interior of the water-filtering vaping device 110;

[0057] such that vapor from the replaceable vaporization module is configured to pass through the water chamber during use of the water-filtering vaping system.

[0058] In a related embodiment, the replaceable vaporization module 180 can be elongated and substantially cylindrical and can be configured as a 510-threaded replaceable vaporization module 180, which can be made from metal and glass. The 510-threaded replaceable vaporization module 180 can be configured with a standard 510 threading 584 of the bottom threaded module connector 289 and can attach to a base of the water-filtering vaping device 110, which can comprise a rechargeable battery. The 510-threaded replaceable vaporization module 180 includes a chamber to hold a prefilled e-liquid or oil, which can be visible through a transparent section, and further includes a mouthpiece at the top for inhalation. Inside the replaceable vaporization module 180, there is a heating element 386, which can be a coil or ceramic element, that vaporizes the liquid when power is applied.

[0059] In a further related embodiment, the replaceable vaporization module 180 can be configured as a standardized 510-threaded vaporization module, which is elongated and substantially cylindrical, and the module connector 289 can include an external threading 584 which is configured with an outer diameter of 7 mm and a thread pitch of 0.5 mm per thread, corresponding to a thread density of 20 threads per centimeter. The receiving connector 216 of the device base 114 can be configured to include an inner threading with a matching diameter of 7 mm and comprising 10 threads with a thread pitch of 0.5 mm per thread, such as commonly found in standardized rechargeable battery modules for connecting to standardized 510-threaded vaporization modules 180.

[0060] In a related embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 1A-1I and 2A, the water-filtering vaporization device 110 can include:

[0061] a) a main body 112, which comprises:

[0062] i. an upper air flow passage 485 from a bottom main aperture 242 to a top main aperture 244 of the main body 112, wherein an upper portion of main body 112 can be shaped / configured as a mouthpiece; and

[0063] ii. the water chamber 190, which is configured to receive water 192;

[0064] such that the upper air flow passage 485 passes through the water chamber 190; and

[0065] b) a device base 114, which includes:

[0066] i. a base receiving connector 216, which is configured to detachably receive the module connector 289 of the replaceable vaporization module 180; and

[0067] ii. a lower air flow passage 215 from at least one exterior aperture 128 of the device base 114 to a center aperture 218 of the base receiving connector 216, such that the lower air flow passage 215 is fluidly connected with the module air flow passage 285 (i.e. a passage for air and vapor), when the replaceable vaporization module 180 is detachably mounted in the base receiving connector 216 and the device base 114 is detachably connected to a lower portion of the main body 112;

[0068] such that a lower portion of the main body 112 is configured to receive an upper portion of the replaceable vaporization module 180, such that an upper portion of the replaceable vaporization module 180 protrudes into a lower portion of the main body 112, such that the module air flow passage 285 is fluidly connected with the upper air flow passage 485, when the replaceable vaporization module 180 is mounted in the base receiving connector 216, as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B.

[0069] In a further related embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 1A-1I and 2A, the replaceable vaporization module 180 can further include:

[0070] a) a detachable lid 116, which is configured to detachably attach to the top of the main body 112, such that the detachable lid 116 blocks an upper opening of the upper air flow passage 485; and

[0071] b) a detachable carb cap 224, which is configured to detachably attach to the top of the main body 112, such that the detachable carb cap 224 blocks an upper opening of the upper air flow passage 485.

[0072] In a related embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 3A-3B and 2A, the main body 112 can further include:

[0073] a) an inner member 342, which contains an inner chamber 432, wherein the inner member 342 can include:

[0074] i. an upper aperture 423, which is configured to permit passage for the upper air flow passage 485;

[0075] wherein the inner member 342 can be configured as an elongated cylinder, including:

[0076] 1) a cylindrical inner sidewall 344; and

[0077] 2) an inner top cap 346, which is mounted on a top of the cylindrical inner sidewall 344, wherein the inner top cap 346 includes the upper aperture 423;

[0078] b) an intermediate member 332, such that an intermediate chamber 434 is formed between the inner member 342 and the intermediate member 332; wherein the intermediate member 332 can include:

[0079] i. a cylindrical intermediate sidewall 334;

[0080] ii. an intermediate top cap 336, which is mounted on a top of the cylindrical intermediate sidewall 334; and

[0081] iii. at least one intermediate aperture 425, which is configured to permit passage for the upper air flow passage 485;

[0082] c) an outer shell 426, such that an outer chamber 436 is formed between the intermediate member 332 and the outer shell 426; wherein the intermediate member 332 can include:

[0083] i. at least one intermediate aperture 425, which is configured to permit passage for the upper air flow passage 485;

[0084] d) a flat ring-shaped member 228 (i.e. an annulus with a central annulus aperture, which in general can be a flat band-shaped member, for example for elliptical shapes or other shapes), which is connected along a lower edge of the outer shell 426, such that the flat ring-shaped member 228 protrudes horizontally inwards from the outer shell 126;

[0085] wherein a lower edge of the cylindrical intermediate sidewall is connected along a circular central portion of a top surface of the flat ring-shaped member; and

[0086] wherein a lower edge of the cylindrical inner sidewall 344 is connected along a circular inner edge portion of the top surface of the flat ring-shaped member; and

[0087] e) a circular lower mounting flange 229, which can be connected to a lower end of the outer shell 426, via the flat ring-shaped member 228, such that circular mounting flange is connected along the central annulus aperture of the flat ring-shaped member 228, wherein the circular lower mounting flange 229 includes a central flange aperture 231, which enables a fluid connection to the upper air flow passage 485 (i.e., such that the central flange aperture 231 is the bottom main aperture 242 of the main body 112);

[0088] such that the inner chamber 432, the intermediate chamber 434, and the outer chamber 436 form the upper air flow passage 485; and

[0089] such that lower portions of the intermediate chamber 434 and the outer chamber 436 can be configured to form the water chamber 190, which is configured to receive water 192 (via the top main aperture 244 of the main body 112), such that the vapor 388 passes through the water 192 in a lower portion of the intermediate chamber 434 and through the water 192 in a lower portion of the outer chamber 436 before exiting the main body 112 via the top main aperture 244;

[0090] wherein a lower portion of the inner member 342 is configured to receive the upper portion of the replaceable vaporization module 180, such that the upper portion of the replaceable vaporization module 180 protrudes into the lower portion of the inner member 342 when the replaceable vaporization module 180 is mounted in the base receiving connector 216 and the device base 114 is detachably connected to a lower portion of the main body 112.

[0091] In a further related embodiment, the main body 112 can be made from a transparent or semi-transparent glass material, such that the intermediate member 332 and the inner member 342 are at least partially visible. The transparent or semi-transparent glass material can be tinted with a colored dark tint, and the outer surface of the main body 112 can be at least partially reflective, such that the color light assembly 535, which can be an assembly of light emitting diodes 536, form a pleasant lighting effect when viewed through the tinted main body 112.

[0092] In yet a further related embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the vaping device 110 can be configured such that at least 5%, 10%, 25%, 50%, 75%, 90% or 95% of a vertical length 287 of the replaceable vaporization module 180 protrudes into the lower portion of the inner member 342 when the replaceable vaporization module 180 is mounted in the base receiving connector 216 and the device base 114 is detachably connected to a lower portion of the main body 112. This configuration enables a compact design of the vaping device 110 and facilitates cleaning, as any vapor deposits from the vapor 388 will only be deposited in the main body 112 and not in the device base 114.

[0093] In another related embodiment, each of the inner top cap and the intermediate top cap can be configured as a circular flat disc

[0094] In yet another related embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 4A, 4B, and 4C, the at least one intermediate aperture 425 can be positioned in a lower end of the intermediate member 332, such that the vapor 388 travels upward in the inner chamber 432 and downward in the intermediate chamber 434, such that upper parts of the inner chamber 432 and the intermediate chamber 434 form a natural valve to trap excess vapor 388, for example when smoking inhalation is paused. During the inhalation process of any vaporizer or direct burning device, a user typically takes breaks between each inhalation. The natural valve traps the vapor or smoke in upper parts of the inner chamber 432 and the intermediate chamber 434 to help eliminate waste.

[0095] In a further related embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 2A-2B, 2D-2E, and 5A-5B, the device base 114 can further include:

[0096] a) a circular base mounting structure 250, which comprises a central mounting aperture 251; and

[0097] b) a resilient circular mounting band 252, which is mounted around the circular base mounting structure 250 in a circular indentation of the circular base mounting structure 250;

[0098] such that the circular lower mounting flange 229 of the main body 112 can be configured to slide onto and around the resilient circular mounting band 252 to form an airtight connection of the main body 112 and the device base 114;

[0099] such that the slidable detachability of the main body 112 from the device base 114 enables removal and detachable replacement of the replaceable vaporization module 180;

[0100] wherein the resilient circular mounting band 252 can be an O-ring made of a rubber material or other resilient material.

[0101] In a further related embodiment, a lower portion of the replaceable vaporization module 180 can protrude through the central mounting aperture 251 of the circular base mounting structure 250 when the replaceable vaporization module 180 is detachably mounted in the base receiving connector 216. In an alternative embodiment, the base receiving connector 216 can instead protrude through the central mounting aperture 251, such that in some related embodiments the replaceable vaporization module 180 can be positioned above the circular base mounting structure 250 such that the replaceable vaporization module 180 can be fully inside the inner member 342 of the main body 112 when the replaceable vaporization module 180 is detachably mounted in the base receiving connector 216 and the device base 114 is detachably connected to a lower portion of the main body 112.

[0102] In another further related embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 1A-1B, 3A-3B, and 5A-5B, the vaping device 110 can further include:

[0103] a) a charging port 124;

[0104] b) a power button and heating selector 122, which can be configured to power on the vaping device 110 and select a temperature setting for the heating element 386, such that the vaporization chamber is heated to a temperature corresponding to the temperature setting; and

[0105] c) a color light assembly 535, which can be an assembly of light emitting diodes 536, wherein each light emitting diode 536 emits a predetermined color of light, such that the color light assembly 535 is configured to emit a plurality of predetermined colors of light;

[0106] such that a light color emitted from the color light assembly 535 is configured to vary according to the selected temperature setting.

[0107] In a further related embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 2A-2C and 3A-3B, the replaceable vaporization module 180 can be configured as an oil vaporization module, such that a vaporization chamber of the replaceable vaporization module 180 is configured for vaporizing a vaporization liquid 387, which is an oil, such as a Nicotine, THC, or CBD oil.

[0108] Here has thus been described a multitude of embodiments of the vaping system 100, the vaping device 110, and methods related thereto, which can be employed in numerous modes of usage.

[0109] The many features and advantages of the invention are apparent from the detailed specification, and thus, it is intended by the appended claims to cover all such features and advantages of the invention, which fall within the true spirit and scope of the invention.

[0110] Many such alternative configurations are readily apparent, and should be considered fully included in this specification and the claims appended hereto. Accordingly, since numerous modifications and variations will readily occur to those skilled in the art, the invention is not limited to the exact construction and operation illustrated and described, and thus, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.

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Embodiment Construction

[0044]Before describing the invention in detail, it should be observed that the present invention resides primarily in a novel and non-obvious combination of elements and process steps. So as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will readily be apparent to those skilled in the art, certain conventional elements and steps have been presented with lesser detail, while the drawings and specification describe in greater detail other elements and steps pertinent to understanding the invention.

[0045]The following embodiments are not intended to define limits as to the structure or method of the invention, but only to provide exemplary constructions. The embodiments are permissive rather than mandatory and illustrative rather than exhaustive.

[0046]In the following, we describe the structure of an embodiment of a vaping system 100 and a vaping device 110 with reference to FIG. 1, in such manner that like reference numerals refer to like components throughout; a convention that we...

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application is a Continuation-In-Part of U.S. Non-Provisional application Ser. No. 29 / 952,247, filed Jul. 15, 2024; and is a Continuation-In-Part of U.S. Non-Provisional application Ser. No. 17 / 113,649, filed Dec. 7, 2020; both of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The present invention relates generally to the field of inhalation devices, and more particularly to methods and systems for inhalation devices that accept a detachable vaporizer module.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] Currently there are many types of water-filtration inhalation devices available on the market and some offer a capability for attachment of a replaceable vaporization module.

[0004] However, such devices typically only offer external attachment of the replaceable vaporization module to a base of the unit, such that vapor will flow through the base, a water container, and a mouthpiece. Consequently, such devices tend to be quite bulky, inconvenient in use, and can be very difficult to clean, since vapor deposits will be present throughout the device.

[0005] As such, considering the foregoing, it may be appreciated that there continues to be a need for novel and improved devices and methods for vaping devices.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0006] The foregoing needs are met, to a great extent, by the present invention, wherein in aspects of this invention, enhancements are provided to the existing model of vaping devices.

[0007] In an aspect, a water-filtering vaping system can include:

[0008] a) a water-filtering vaping device, which can include:

[0009] i. a water chamber, which is configured to receive water; and

[0010] b) a replaceable vaporization module, which can include:

[0011] i. a module air flow passage, from a lower central aperture of the replaceable vaporization module to an upper central aperture of the replaceable vaporization module;

[0012] wherein the water-filtering vaping device can be configured to receive the replaceable vaporization module, such that the replaceable vaporization module is detachably mounted in an interior of the water-filtering vaping device;

[0013] such that vapor from the replaceable vaporization module is configured to pass through the water chamber during use of the water-filtering vaping system.

[0014] In related aspect, the water-filtering vaporization device can include:

[0015] a) a main body, which comprises an upper air flow passage from a bottom main aperture to a top main aperture of the main body, wherein an upper portion of main body can be shaped / configured as a mouthpiece; and

[0016] b) a device base, which includes:

[0017] i. a base receiving connector, which is configured to detachably receive the module connector of the replaceable vaporization module; and

[0018] ii. a lower air flow passage from at least one exterior aperture of the device base to a center aperture of the base receiving connector, such that the lower air flow passage is fluidly connected with the module air flow passage, when the replaceable vaporization module is mounted in the base receiving connector;

[0019] such that a lower portion of the main body is configured to receive an upper portion of the replaceable vaporization module, such that an upper portion of the replaceable vaporization module protrudes into a lower portion of the main body when the replaceable vaporization module is mounted in the base receiving connector.

[0020] There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, certain embodiments of the invention in order that the detailed description thereof herein may be better understood, and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are, of course, additional embodiments of the invention that will be described below and which will form the subject matter of the claims appended hereto

[0021] In this respect, before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and to the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of embodiments in addition to those described and of being practiced and carried out in various ways. In addition, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein, as well as the abstract, are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.

[0022] As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception upon which this disclosure is based may readily be utilized as a basis for the designing of other structures, methods and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the present invention. It is important, therefore, that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent constructions insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] FIG. 1A is a front right top perspective view of a vaping device, according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0024] FIG. 1B is a rear left top perspective view of a vaping device, according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0025] FIG. 1C is a rear left bottom perspective view of a vaping device, according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0026] FIG. 1D is a front view of a vaping device, according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0027] FIG. 1E is a rear view of a vaping device, according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0028] FIG. 1F is a left view of a vaping device, according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0029] FIG. 1G is a right view of a vaping device, according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0030] FIG. 1H is a top view of a vaping device, according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0031] FIG. 1I is a top view of a vaping device, according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0032] FIG. 2A is a rear left top exploded perspective view of a vaping system showing a detachable vaporizer module mounted in a base of the vaping device, according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0033] FIG. 2B is a rear left top exploded perspective view of a vaping system showing a detachable vaporizer module removed from the device base of the vaping device, according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0034] FIG. 2C is a rear left top exploded perspective view of a vaping system showing a detachable vaporizer module mounted in a base of the vaping device, according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0035] FIG. 2D is a perspective view of a base of the vaping device, according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0036] FIG. 2E is a top view of a base of the vaping device, according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0037] FIG. 3A is a cross-sectional view of a vaping system showing a detachable vaporizer module mounted in a base of the vaping device taken along section line 3A-3A of FIG. 1H, according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0038] FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view of a vaping system showing a detachable vaporizer module mounted in a base of the vaping device taken along section line 3B-3B of FIG. 1H, according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0039] FIG. 4A is a cross-sectional view of a main body of the vaping device taken along section line 3A-3A of FIG. 1H, according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0040] FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional perspective view of a main body of the vaping device taken along section line 3A-3A of FIG. 1H, according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0041] FIG. 4C is a schematic perspective view of a main body of the vaping device, according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0042] FIG. 5A is a top exploded perspective view of a vaping system, according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0043] FIG. 5B is a bottom exploded perspective view of a vaping system, according to an embodiment of the invention.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0044] Before describing the invention in detail, it should be observed that the present invention resides primarily in a novel and non-obvious combination of elements and process steps. So as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will readily be apparent to those skilled in the art, certain conventional elements and steps have been presented with lesser detail, while the drawings and specification describe in greater detail other elements and steps pertinent to understanding the invention.

[0045] The following embodiments are not intended to define limits as to the structure or method of the invention, but only to provide exemplary constructions. The embodiments are permissive rather than mandatory and illustrative rather than exhaustive.

[0046] In the following, we describe the structure of an embodiment of a vaping system 100 and a vaping device 110 with reference to FIG. 1, in such manner that like reference numerals refer to like components throughout; a convention that we shall employ for the remainder of this specification.

[0047] In an embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 1A-1I and 2A-2C, a water-filtering vaping system 100 can include:

[0048] a) a water-filtering vaping device 110, which can include:

[0049] i. a water chamber 190, which is configured to receive water 192; and

[0050] b) a replaceable vaporization module 180, which can include:

[0051] i. a module air flow passage 285 (i.e. a passage for air and vapor), from a lower central aperture 582 of the module connector 289 of the replaceable vaporization module 180 to an upper central aperture 184 of the replaceable vaporization module 180;

[0052] ii. a mouthpiece 281, positioned at the top for emission of a vapor 388;

[0053] iii. a liquid chamber 383, which includes a prefilled vaporization liquid 387, such as e-liquid or oil;

[0054] iv. a heating element 386, which is configured to vaporize the vaporization liquid 387 to create the vapor 388; and

[0055] v. a module connector 289, which is configured to connect with the water-filtering vaping device 110;

[0056] wherein the water-filtering vaping device 110 can be configured to receive the replaceable vaporization module 180, such that the replaceable vaporization module 180 is detachably mounted in an interior of the water-filtering vaping device 110;

[0057] such that vapor from the replaceable vaporization module is configured to pass through the water chamber during use of the water-filtering vaping system.

[0058] In a related embodiment, the replaceable vaporization module 180 can be elongated and substantially cylindrical and can be configured as a 510-threaded replaceable vaporization module 180, which can be made from metal and glass. The 510-threaded replaceable vaporization module 180 can be configured with a standard 510 threading 584 of the bottom threaded module connector 289 and can attach to a base of the water-filtering vaping device 110, which can comprise a rechargeable battery. The 510-threaded replaceable vaporization module 180 includes a chamber to hold a prefilled e-liquid or oil, which can be visible through a transparent section, and further includes a mouthpiece at the top for inhalation. Inside the replaceable vaporization module 180, there is a heating element 386, which can be a coil or ceramic element, that vaporizes the liquid when power is applied.

[0059] In a further related embodiment, the replaceable vaporization module 180 can be configured as a standardized 510-threaded vaporization module, which is elongated and substantially cylindrical, and the module connector 289 can include an external threading 584 which is configured with an outer diameter of 7 mm and a thread pitch of 0.5 mm per thread, corresponding to a thread density of 20 threads per centimeter. The receiving connector 216 of the device base 114 can be configured to include an inner threading with a matching diameter of 7 mm and comprising 10 threads with a thread pitch of 0.5 mm per thread, such as commonly found in standardized rechargeable battery modules for connecting to standardized 510-threaded vaporization modules 180.

[0060] In a related embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 1A-1I and 2A, the water-filtering vaporization device 110 can include:

[0061] a) a main body 112, which comprises:

[0062] i. an upper air flow passage 485 from a bottom main aperture 242 to a top main aperture 244 of the main body 112, wherein an upper portion of main body 112 can be shaped / configured as a mouthpiece; and

[0063] ii. the water chamber 190, which is configured to receive water 192;

[0064] such that the upper air flow passage 485 passes through the water chamber 190; and

[0065] b) a device base 114, which includes:

[0066] i. a base receiving connector 216, which is configured to detachably receive the module connector 289 of the replaceable vaporization module 180; and

[0067] ii. a lower air flow passage 215 from at least one exterior aperture 128 of the device base 114 to a center aperture 218 of the base receiving connector 216, such that the lower air flow passage 215 is fluidly connected with the module air flow passage 285 (i.e. a passage for air and vapor), when the replaceable vaporization module 180 is detachably mounted in the base receiving connector 216 and the device base 114 is detachably connected to a lower portion of the main body 112;

[0068] such that a lower portion of the main body 112 is configured to receive an upper portion of the replaceable vaporization module 180, such that an upper portion of the replaceable vaporization module 180 protrudes into a lower portion of the main body 112, such that the module air flow passage 285 is fluidly connected with the upper air flow passage 485, when the replaceable vaporization module 180 is mounted in the base receiving connector 216, as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B.

[0069] In a further related embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 1A-1I and 2A, the replaceable vaporization module 180 can further include:

[0070] a) a detachable lid 116, which is configured to detachably attach to the top of the main body 112, such that the detachable lid 116 blocks an upper opening of the upper air flow passage 485; and

[0071] b) a detachable carb cap 224, which is configured to detachably attach to the top of the main body 112, such that the detachable carb cap 224 blocks an upper opening of the upper air flow passage 485.

[0072] In a related embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 3A-3B and 2A, the main body 112 can further include:

[0073] a) an inner member 342, which contains an inner chamber 432, wherein the inner member 342 can include:

[0074] i. an upper aperture 423, which is configured to permit passage for the upper air flow passage 485;

[0075] wherein the inner member 342 can be configured as an elongated cylinder, including:

[0076] 1) a cylindrical inner sidewall 344; and

[0077] 2) an inner top cap 346, which is mounted on a top of the cylindrical inner sidewall 344, wherein the inner top cap 346 includes the upper aperture 423;

[0078] b) an intermediate member 332, such that an intermediate chamber 434 is formed between the inner member 342 and the intermediate member 332; wherein the intermediate member 332 can include:

[0079] i. a cylindrical intermediate sidewall 334;

[0080] ii. an intermediate top cap 336, which is mounted on a top of the cylindrical intermediate sidewall 334; and

[0081] iii. at least one intermediate aperture 425, which is configured to permit passage for the upper air flow passage 485;

[0082] c) an outer shell 426, such that an outer chamber 436 is formed between the intermediate member 332 and the outer shell 426; wherein the intermediate member 332 can include:

[0083] i. at least one intermediate aperture 425, which is configured to permit passage for the upper air flow passage 485;

[0084] d) a flat ring-shaped member 228 (i.e. an annulus with a central annulus aperture, which in general can be a flat band-shaped member, for example for elliptical shapes or other shapes), which is connected along a lower edge of the outer shell 426, such that the flat ring-shaped member 228 protrudes horizontally inwards from the outer shell 126;

[0085] wherein a lower edge of the cylindrical intermediate sidewall is connected along a circular central portion of a top surface of the flat ring-shaped member; and

[0086] wherein a lower edge of the cylindrical inner sidewall 344 is connected along a circular inner edge portion of the top surface of the flat ring-shaped member; and

[0087] e) a circular lower mounting flange 229, which can be connected to a lower end of the outer shell 426, via the flat ring-shaped member 228, such that circular mounting flange is connected along the central annulus aperture of the flat ring-shaped member 228, wherein the circular lower mounting flange 229 includes a central flange aperture 231, which enables a fluid connection to the upper air flow passage 485 (i.e., such that the central flange aperture 231 is the bottom main aperture 242 of the main body 112);

[0088] such that the inner chamber 432, the intermediate chamber 434, and the outer chamber 436 form the upper air flow passage 485; and

[0089] such that lower portions of the intermediate chamber 434 and the outer chamber 436 can be configured to form the water chamber 190, which is configured to receive water 192 (via the top main aperture 244 of the main body 112), such that the vapor 388 passes through the water 192 in a lower portion of the intermediate chamber 434 and through the water 192 in a lower portion of the outer chamber 436 before exiting the main body 112 via the top main aperture 244;

[0090] wherein a lower portion of the inner member 342 is configured to receive the upper portion of the replaceable vaporization module 180, such that the upper portion of the replaceable vaporization module 180 protrudes into the lower portion of the inner member 342 when the replaceable vaporization module 180 is mounted in the base receiving connector 216 and the device base 114 is detachably connected to a lower portion of the main body 112.

[0091] In a further related embodiment, the main body 112 can be made from a transparent or semi-transparent glass material, such that the intermediate member 332 and the inner member 342 are at least partially visible. The transparent or semi-transparent glass material can be tinted with a colored dark tint, and the outer surface of the main body 112 can be at least partially reflective, such that the color light assembly 535, which can be an assembly of light emitting diodes 536, form a pleasant lighting effect when viewed through the tinted main body 112.

[0092] In yet a further related embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the vaping device 110 can be configured such that at least 5%, 10%, 25%, 50%, 75%, 90% or 95% of a vertical length 287 of the replaceable vaporization module 180 protrudes into the lower portion of the inner member 342 when the replaceable vaporization module 180 is mounted in the base receiving connector 216 and the device base 114 is detachably connected to a lower portion of the main body 112. This configuration enables a compact design of the vaping device 110 and facilitates cleaning, as any vapor deposits from the vapor 388 will only be deposited in the main body 112 and not in the device base 114.

[0093] In another related embodiment, each of the inner top cap and the intermediate top cap can be configured as a circular flat disc

[0094] In yet another related embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 4A, 4B, and 4C, the at least one intermediate aperture 425 can be positioned in a lower end of the intermediate member 332, such that the vapor 388 travels upward in the inner chamber 432 and downward in the intermediate chamber 434, such that upper parts of the inner chamber 432 and the intermediate chamber 434 form a natural valve to trap excess vapor 388, for example when smoking inhalation is paused. During the inhalation process of any vaporizer or direct burning device, a user typically takes breaks between each inhalation. The natural valve traps the vapor or smoke in upper parts of the inner chamber 432 and the intermediate chamber 434 to help eliminate waste.

[0095] In a further related embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 2A-2B, 2D-2E, and 5A-5B, the device base 114 can further include:

[0096] a) a circular base mounting structure 250, which comprises a central mounting aperture 251; and

[0097] b) a resilient circular mounting band 252, which is mounted around the circular base mounting structure 250 in a circular indentation of the circular base mounting structure 250;

[0098] such that the circular lower mounting flange 229 of the main body 112 can be configured to slide onto and around the resilient circular mounting band 252 to form an airtight connection of the main body 112 and the device base 114;

[0099] such that the slidable detachability of the main body 112 from the device base 114 enables removal and detachable replacement of the replaceable vaporization module 180;

[0100] wherein the resilient circular mounting band 252 can be an O-ring made of a rubber material or other resilient material.

[0101] In a further related embodiment, a lower portion of the replaceable vaporization module 180 can protrude through the central mounting aperture 251 of the circular base mounting structure 250 when the replaceable vaporization module 180 is detachably mounted in the base receiving connector 216. In an alternative embodiment, the base receiving connector 216 can instead protrude through the central mounting aperture 251, such that in some related embodiments the replaceable vaporization module 180 can be positioned above the circular base mounting structure 250 such that the replaceable vaporization module 180 can be fully inside the inner member 342 of the main body 112 when the replaceable vaporization module 180 is detachably mounted in the base receiving connector 216 and the device base 114 is detachably connected to a lower portion of the main body 112.

[0102] In another further related embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 1A-1B, 3A-3B, and 5A-5B, the vaping device 110 can further include:

[0103] a) a charging port 124;

[0104] b) a power button and heating selector 122, which can be configured to power on the vaping device 110 and select a temperature setting for the heating element 386, such that the vaporization chamber is heated to a temperature corresponding to the temperature setting; and

[0105] c) a color light assembly 535, which can be an assembly of light emitting diodes 536, wherein each light emitting diode 536 emits a predetermined color of light, such that the color light assembly 535 is configured to emit a plurality of predetermined colors of light;

[0106] such that a light color emitted from the color light assembly 535 is configured to vary according to the selected temperature setting.

[0107] In a further related embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 2A-2C and 3A-3B, the replaceable vaporization module 180 can be configured as an oil vaporization module, such that a vaporization chamber of the replaceable vaporization module 180 is configured for vaporizing a vaporization liquid 387, which is an oil, such as a Nicotine, THC, or CBD oil.

[0108] Here has thus been described a multitude of embodiments of the vaping system 100, the vaping device 110, and methods related thereto, which can be employed in numerous modes of usage.

[0109] The many features and advantages of the invention are apparent from the detailed specification, and thus, it is intended by the appended claims to cover all such features and advantages of the invention, which fall within the true spirit and scope of the invention.

[0110] Many such alternative configurations are readily apparent, and should be considered fully included in this specification and the claims appended hereto. Accordingly, since numerous modifications and variations will readily occur to those skilled in the art, the invention is not limited to the exact construction and operation illustrated and described, and thus, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.

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[0044]Before describing the invention in detail, it should be observed that the present invention resides primarily in a novel and non-obvious combination of elements and process steps. So as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will readily be apparent to those skilled in the art, certain conventional elements and steps have been presented with lesser detail, while the drawings and specification describe in greater detail other elements and steps pertinent to understanding the invention.

[0045]The following embodiments are not intended to define limits as to the structure or method of the invention, but only to provide exemplary constructions. The embodiments are permissive rather than mandatory and illustrative rather than exhaustive.

[0046]In the following, we describe the structure of an embodiment of a vaping system 100 and a vaping device 110 with reference to FIG. 1, in such manner that like reference numerals refer to like components throughout; a convention that we...

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1. A water-filtering vaping system, comprising:a) a water-filtering vaping device, which comprises:a water chamber, which is configured to receive water; andb) a replaceable vaporization module;wherein the water-filtering vaping device is configured to receive the replaceable vaporization module, such that the replaceable vaporization module is detachably mounted in an interior of the water-filtering vaping device;such that vapor from the replaceable vaporization module is configured to pass through the water chamber during use of the water-filtering vaping system.

2. The water-filtering vaping system of claim 1, wherein the replaceable vaporization module comprises a module air flow passage and a module connector, and wherein the water-filtering vaping device further comprises:a) a main body, which comprises:the water chamber; andan upper air flow passage from a bottom main aperture to a top main aperture of the main body;such that the upper air flow passage passes through the water chamber; andb) a device base, which comprises:a base receiving connector, which is configured to detachably receive the module connector of the replaceable vaporization module; anda lower air flow passage from at least one exterior aperture of the device base to a center aperture of the base receiving connector, such that the lower air flow passage is fluidly connected with the module air flow passage, when the replaceable vaporization module is detachably mounted in the base receiving connector and the device base is detachably connected to a lower portion of the main body;such that an upper portion of the replaceable vaporization module protrudes into a lower portion of the main body, such that the module air flow passage is fluidly connected with the upper air flow passage, when the replaceable vaporization module is mounted in the base receiving connector.

3. The water-filtering vaping system of claim 2, wherein an upper portion of the main body is shaped as a mouthpiece.

4. The water-filtering vaping system of claim 2, wherein the replaceable vaporization module is elongated and substantially cylindrical, and the module connector comprises an external threading, which is configured with an outer diameter of 7 mm and a thread pitch of 0.5 mm per thread.

5. The water-filtering vaping system of claim 2, further comprising:a detachable lid, which is configured to detachably attach to a top of the main body, such that the detachable lid blocks an upper opening of the upper air flow passage.

6. The water-filtering vaping system of claim 2, wherein the main body further comprises:a) an inner member, comprising:an inner chamber; andan upper aperture, which is configured to permit passage for the upper air flow passage;b) an intermediate member, such that an intermediate chamber is formed between the inner member and the intermediate member; wherein the intermediate member comprises:at least one intermediate aperture, which is configured to permit passage for the upper air flow passage; andc) an outer shell, such that an outer chamber is formed between the intermediate member and the outer shell;such that the inner chamber, the intermediate chamber, and the outer chamber form the upper air flow passage; andsuch that lower portions of the intermediate chamber and the outer chamber form the water chamber, such that the vapor passes through the water in a lower portion of the intermediate chamber and through the water in a lower portion of the outer chamber before exiting the main body via the top main aperture.

7. The water-filtering vaping system of claim 6, wherein the main body further comprises:a circular lower mounting flange, which is connected to a lower end of the outer shell, wherein the circular lower mounting flange comprises a central flange aperture, which enables a fluid connection to the upper air flow passage;wherein the device base further comprises:a circular base mounting structure, which comprises a central mounting aperture; anda resilient circular mounting band, which is mounted around the circular base mounting structure;such that the circular lower mounting flange of the main body is configured to slide onto and around the resilient circular mounting band to form an airtight connection of the main body and the device base.

8. The water-filtering vaping system of claim 7, wherein a lower portion of the replaceable vaporization module protrudes through the central mounting aperture when the replaceable vaporization module is detachably mounted in the base receiving connector.

9. The water-filtering vaping system of claim 6, wherein the inner member further comprises:a cylindrical inner sidewall.

10. The water-filtering vaping system of claim 6, wherein a lower portion of the inner member is configured to receive the upper portion of the replaceable vaporization module, such that the upper portion of the replaceable vaporization module protrudes into the lower portion of the inner member when the replaceable vaporization module is mounted in the base receiving connector and the device base is detachably connected to a lower portion of the main body.

11. The water-filtering vaping system of claim 10, wherein at least 50% of a vertical length of the replaceable vaporization module protrudes into the lower portion of the inner member when the replaceable vaporization module is mounted in the base receiving connector and the device base is detachably connected to the lower portion of the main body.

12. The water-filtering vaping system of claim 9, wherein the inner member further comprises:an inner top cap, which is mounted on a top of the cylindrical inner sidewall, wherein the inner top cap comprises the upper aperture.

13. The water-filtering vaping system of claim 12, wherein the intermediate member further comprises:a cylindrical intermediate sidewall.

14. The water-filtering vaping system of claim 13, wherein the intermediate member further comprises:an intermediate top cap, which is mounted on a top of the cylindrical intermediate sidewall.

15. The water-filtering vaping system of claim 13, wherein the main body further comprises:a flat ring-shaped member, which is connected along a lower edge of the outer shell, such that the flat ring-shaped member protrudes horizontally inwards from the outer shell;wherein a lower edge of the cylindrical intermediate sidewall is connected along a circular central portion of a top surface of the flat ring-shaped member; andwherein a lower edge of the cylindrical inner sidewall is connected along a circular inner edge portion of the top surface of the flat ring-shaped member.

16. The water-filtering vaping system of claim 14, wherein each of the inner top cap and the intermediate top cap is configured as a circular flat disc.

17. The water-filtering vaping system of claim 6, wherein the at least one intermediate aperture is positioned in a lower end of the intermediate member, such that the vapor travels upward in the inner chamber and downward in the intermediate chamber, such that upper parts of the inner chamber and the intermediate chamber form a natural valve to trap excess vapor.

18. A vaping system, comprising:a vaping device;wherein the vaping device is configured to receive a replaceable vaporization module, such that the replaceable vaporization module is detachably mounted in an interior of the vaping device.

19. The vaping system of claim 18, wherein the vaping device further comprises:a) a main body, which comprises:an upper air flow passage from a bottom main aperture to a top main aperture of the main body; andb) a device base, which comprises:a base receiving connector, which is configured to detachably receive a module connector of the replaceable vaporization module; anda lower air flow passage from at least one exterior aperture of the device base to a center aperture of the base receiving connector, such that the lower air flow passage is fluidly connected with a module air flow passage of the replaceable vaporization module, when the replaceable vaporization module is detachably mounted in the base receiving connector and the device base is detachably connected to a lower portion of the main body;such that an upper portion of the replaceable vaporization module protrudes into a lower portion of the main body, such that the module air flow passage is fluidly connected with the upper air flow passage, when the replaceable vaporization module is mounted in the base receiving connector.

20. The vaping system of claim 19, wherein the main body further comprises:a) an inner member, comprising:an inner chamber; andan upper aperture, which is configured to permit passage for the upper air flow passage;b) an intermediate member, such that an intermediate chamber is formed between the inner member and the intermediate member; wherein the intermediate member comprises:at least one intermediate aperture, which is configured to permit passage for the upper air flow passage; andc) an outer shell, such that an outer chamber is formed between the intermediate member and the outer shell;such that the inner chamber, the intermediate chamber, and the outer chamber form the upper air flow passage; andsuch that lower portions of the intermediate chamber and the outer chamber form a water chamber, which is configured to receive water, such that the upper air flow passage passes through the water chamber, such that the vapor passes through the water in a lower portion of the intermediate chamber and through the water in a lower portion of the outer chamber before exiting the main body via the top main aperture.

21. The vaping system of claim 20, wherein the inner member further comprises:an inner sidewall.

22. The vaping system of claim 20, wherein a lower portion of the inner member is configured to receive the upper portion of the replaceable vaporization module, such that the upper portion of the replaceable vaporization module protrudes into the lower portion of the inner member when the replaceable vaporization module is mounted in the base receiving connector and the device base is detachably connected to a lower portion of the main body.

23. The vaping system of claim 22, wherein at least 50% of a vertical length of the replaceable vaporization module protrudes into the lower portion of the inner member when the replaceable vaporization module is mounted in the base receiving connector and the device base is detachably connected to a lower portion of the main body.

24. The vaping system of claim 21, wherein the inner member further comprises:an inner top cap, which is mounted on a top of the inner sidewall, wherein the inner top cap comprises the upper aperture.

25. The vaping system of claim 24, wherein the intermediate member further comprises:an intermediate sidewall.

26. The vaping system of claim 25, wherein the intermediate member further comprises:an intermediate top cap, which is mounted on a top of the intermediate sidewall.

27. The vaping system of claim 25, wherein the main body further comprises:an outer shell; anda flat band-shaped member, which is connected along a lower edge of the outer shell, such that the flat band-shaped member protrudes horizontally inwards from the outer shell;wherein a lower edge of the intermediate sidewall is connected along a central portion of a top surface of the flat band-shaped member; andwherein a lower edge of the inner sidewall is connected along an inner edge portion of the top surface of the flat band-shaped member.

28. The vaping system of claim 26, wherein each of the inner sidewall and the intermediate sidewall is circular, and wherein each of the inner top cap and the intermediate top cap is a circular flat disc.

29. The vaping system of claim 20, wherein the at least one intermediate aperture is positioned in a lower end of the intermediate member, such that the vapor travels upward in the inner chamber and downward in the intermediate chamber, such that upper parts of the inner chamber and the intermediate chamber form a natural valve to trap excess vapor.

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