Device for generating condensed vapours that do not dissipate with air

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device for generating condensed vapours that do not dissipate with air, comprising a base (2) with at least one ceramic receptacle (3), which is suitable for incorporating a volatile composition, an air pump (4) or other means capable of creating a flow of air absorbed from the outside, which passes through the receptacle (3) and is led to at least one vapour outlet (5) hole, one or more electrical resistors (6), or another heat source suitable for heating the contents of the receptacle (3), and a cell (7), rechargeable battery or another electrical power source to power the pump (4) and the resistors (6). The base (2) is a table top base comprising two detachable portions, a lower portion (2a) incorporating the ceramic receptacle (3) with the electrical resistors (6) integrated under it, and an upper portion (2b) incorporating the air pump (4) arranged between an air inlet hole (8) and a vapour circulation and outlet conduit (9) with at least one vapour outlet (5), the conduit of which is a removable element that fits housed in a gap (10) provided for this purpose in said upper portion (2b) located in alignment with the receptacle (3) of the lower portion (2a) of the base (2). The invention further comprises a container (11) to collect and store the generated vapour that has a lower opening (11a) with which it couples to the vapour circulation and outlet conduit (9) such that the generated vapour (v) remains trapped therein. The vapour outlet (5) hole or holes of the vapour circulation and outlet conduit (9) are integrated in an upper bushing (12) which, when the conduit (9) is coupled to the base (2), emerges at the top of said base, being located inside the container (11) that is coupled thereto. Said upper bushing (12) of the vapour circulation and outlet conduit (9) has a cover (13) that covers the top of the conduit to redirect the outlet of vapour. The container (11) to collect the generated vapour is a transparent beaker or vessel, the configuration of which is variable, and has an upper opening (11b) and a side discharge tube (11c). The vapour circulation and outlet conduit (9) with the vapour outlet (5) hole or holes is a tap-shaped elongated tube that is fixedly coupled to the base (2) so as to discharge the generated vapour directly onto a plate or where it is to be applied. The base (2) has a flat upper surface (20) suitable for placing the specific container (11) and / or other elements on which to discharge the generated vapour. The present invention also comprises means for controlling and adjusting the power of the air flow and the vapour generation temperature, such as a selector button (21) and a display (22).

Description

[0001]DESCRIPTION DEVICE FOR GENERATING CONDENSED VAPORS THAT DO NOT DISSIPATE WITH THE AIR OBJECT OF THE INVENTION The invention, as expressed in the title of this specification, relates to a device for generating condensed vapours that do not dissipate with the air, providing advantages and characteristics, which are described in detail below and which represent an improvement of the state of the art. The object of the present invention lies in a device for generating vapours that do not dissipate quickly with the air, but rather condense, remaining attached to the surface on which they are deposited, for example in a container, allowing their use in different applications, depending on the composition used, such as in the vaping, perfumery or gastronomy sectors, and within these, for example in mixology.pastry... FIELD OF APPLICATION OF THE INVENTION The field of application of the present invention falls within the sector of the industry dedicated to the manufacture of apparatus, systems and devices for the generation of vapors. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION As a reference to the current state of the art, it should be noted that, although methods and apparatus for generating vapors and smoke of different types for various applications are known, at least by the applicant, the existence of any that presents certain technical characteristics is unknown,structural and constitutive features equal or similar to those claimed herein and which allows the generation of vapors that do not dissipate quickly with the air. EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION The device for generating condensed vapors that do not dissipate with the air that the invention proposes is configured as a completely different solution to what is currently known thanks to the fact that it achieves a result in which said vapors remain attached to the surface without dissipating, the characterizing details that make this possible and that distinguish it being conveniently included in the final claims that accompany this description. Specifically, what the invention proposes, as indicated above, is a device for generating vapors that do not dissipate quickly with the air, but rather condense, remaining attached without dissipating to the surface on which they are deposited so that they appear to be liquid vapor or condensed vapor with a liquid appearance,which, depending on their composition, can be used in different applications, such as in the vaping sector made from vapor for breathing, or in the perfumery sector made from aromas, or in the gastronomy sector, and within this, for example in molecular mixology, pastry, etc. More specifically, the device object of the invention is based on the absorption of air by means of a pump to generate an extrusion of air that is mixed with a volatile formulation of several components that, by means of a heat source, is heated in a ceramic base generating a condensation of colloids that creates a vapor of tangible but ethereal matter of vapor without combustion, which is deposited on a surface, for example a plate, a glass or other container, forming a kind of condensed vapor of liquid appearance or material similar to fog. For this purpose, said device essentially comprises a base with at least one ceramic receptacle,suitable for incorporating a volatile composition, an air pump or fan that when activated causes a flow of air that passes through said receptacle from the outside and is conducted to at least one steam outlet hole, one or more electric resistors, or another similar heat source, arranged so that they heat the contents of the receptacle with the formulation causing the steam emanations generated to move with the air flow towards the steam outlet, and a battery, rechargeable battery or other electrical power source to power the pump and the resistors. Preferably, the base is designed as a tabletop base and the ceramic receptacle for incorporating the volatile composition to generate steam is integrated into a lower part thereof that constitutes a removable and extractable element and that is coupled to an upper part in order to incorporate the volatile composition. Preferably,The upper part of the base has a steam circulation and outlet duct with at least one inlet on one side thereof facing the air pump and one or more extruded steam outlets on the opposite side. Preferably, said steam circulation and outlet duct is also a removable element that fits into a gap provided for this purpose in the upper part of the base located in coincidence with the receptacle of the lower part, such that the generated steam emanations that move with the air flow when the device's pump is activated exit through the steam outlet or outlets. Furthermore, in a variant embodiment of the invention, the device also comprises a specific container for collecting and storing the generated steam, which fits over the outlet of the steam circulation and outlet duct. In such a case, preferably,The steam outlet orifice or orifices of the steam circulation and outlet duct are integrated into the top or side of a sleeve that emerges from above said duct, and may, in turn, have an upper cover designed to control the outlet direction of said steam. For its part, preferably, the container for collecting the generated steam is a transparent glass or vessel of variable configuration, which may or may not be open at the top, and which has a lower hollow that fits over the sleeve emerging from the steam circulation and outlet duct and its upper cover, such that the generated steam that is exiting is retained and stored inside and can be seen through the transparent container. Optionally, said glass or vessel, depending on the application for which the generated steam is intended, may have a lateral pouring tube to facilitate pouring the steam, for example,in a cocktail glass or over a dessert or other food. In another embodiment variant of the device of the invention, the steam is expelled through a tap. To this end, the steam outlet orifice(s) of the device are integrated into the end of a steam circulation and outlet conduit in the form of an elongated tube which, like a tap, is fixedly or detachably coupled to the upper part of the base with the ceramic receptacle, allowing the generated steam to be poured directly onto a plate or wherever it is desired to apply it. Preferably, in this case, the base has a flat upper configuration so that the plate or element onto which the steam is poured can be placed. Finally, it should be noted that, in any case, the base may have means to control the power of the air flow and regulate the temperature of the heat source.preferably a selector button and a display linked to a potentiometer and a thermostat to regulate the force of the air pump and the temperature of the electrical resistors. As indicated above, depending on the composition used, condensations of different vapors will be generated, respirable, vapeable, flavoring, etc. Thus, in an exemplary embodiment, said composition comprises, at least, Vegetable Glycerin, and Propylene Glycol, although it preferably comprises the following products, in variable percentages: - Vegetable glycerin, preferably coconut glycerin - Propylene glycol - Glycerol - Flavors - Ethanol As non-limiting options,Several examples of formulation embodiments and percentages used are described below: OPTION A - Coconut glycerin: <45% - Propylene glycol: <45% - Glycerol: 1% - Flavors: 5% - Ethanol: <5% OPTION B - Vegetable glycerin: <70% - Propylene glycol: <30% - Glycerol: 1% - Flavors: 1% - Ethanol: 1% OPTION C - Vegetable glycerin: <70% - Propylene glycol: <30% - Glycerol: 1% - Flavors: 1% OPTION D - Vegetable glycerin: <70% - Propylene glycol: <30% OPTION E - Vegetable glycerin: <60% - Propylene glycol: <40% OPTION F - Vegetable glycerin: <80% - Propylene glycol: <20% DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS To complement the description being made and in order to To assist in a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, the present specification is attached as an integral part thereof,a set of drawings in which the following is represented for illustrative and non-limiting purposes: Figure 1-A shows a schematic side elevational view of the exploded view of a first embodiment of the device for generating vapors that is the object of the invention, showing the main parts and elements it comprises; Figure 1-B shows a schematic side elevational view of the example of the device shown in Figure 1-A, in this case once its parts have been assembled, showing the formation of the vapor retained inside the container; Figures 2-A and 2-B show respective schematic views, on top and bottom plans respectively, of the upper part of the base of the device, according to the example of Figures 1-A and 1-B; Figures 3-A and 3-B show respective views, on top and bottom plans respectively, of the lower part of the base of the device of the invention,according to the example in Figures 1-A and 1-B; Figures 4-A and 4-B show respective top and bottom plan views of the steam circulation and outlet duct comprising the example of the device shown in the preceding figures; Figures 5-A and 5-B show respective side elevation views and section cut by AA of another example of the steam circulation and outlet duct,in this case an example with two lateral steam outlets in a covered casing; Figures 6-A and 6-B show side elevational views and section of section BB of the cover of the steam circulation and outlet duct shown in Figures 5-A and 5-B; Figures 7-A and 7-B show side elevational views and section of section CC of the casing of the steam circulation and outlet duct shown in Figures 5-A and 5-B; Figure 8 shows a perspective view of the casing and cover of the example of steam circulation and outlet duct shown in Figures 5-A to 7-B; Figure 9 shows a perspective and partially sectioned view of an example of a steam collection container coupled to the steam circulation and outlet duct shown in the preceding figures; Figure 10 shows a schematic perspective view of a second example of the device of the invention,with the example of circulation duct and container shown in Figure 9; Figure 11 shows a schematic perspective view of another example of the device, in this case of the variant with an elongated steam circulation duct like a tap; and Figure 12 shows a schematic perspective view of another example of the device, in this case with a selector and display for power and temperature control. PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION In view of the aforementioned figures, and in accordance with the adopted numbering, different non-limiting embodiments of the device for generating condensed vapors that do not dissipate with the air of the invention can be observed, which comprises what is described in detail below. Thus, as seen in said figures, the device (1) of the invention essentially comprises a base (2) with at least: - a ceramic receptacle (3),suitable for incorporating a volatile composition, - an air pump (4) or other means capable of causing a flow of air absorbed from the outside, which passes through the receptacle (3) and is conducted to at least one steam outlet orifice (5), - one or more electric resistors (6), or other heat source suitable for heating the contents of the receptacle (3), and - a battery (7), rechargeable battery or other electrical power source for powering the pump (4) and the resistors (6). Preferably, the base (2) of the device (1) is a tabletop base comprising two removable parts, a lower part (2a) incorporating the ceramic receptacle (3) with the electric resistors (6) integrated therein, and an upper part (2b) incorporating the air pump (4) arranged between an air inlet orifice (8) and a steam circulation and outlet duct (9) with at least one steam outlet (5). Preferably,the steam circulation and outlet duct (9) of the upper part (2b) of the base (2) is a removable element that fits housed in a hollow (10) provided for this purpose in said upper part (2b) located in coincidence with the receptacle (3) of the lower part (2a) of the base (2). Furthermore, in an alternative embodiment, the device (1) also comprises a container (11) for collecting and storing the generated steam with a lower opening (11a) with which it couples to the steam circulation and outlet duct (9) such that the generated steam (v) is retained inside. Preferably, the steam outlet orifice or orifices (5) of the steam circulation and outlet duct (9) are integrated into an upper bushing (12) that, when the duct (9) is coupled to the base (2), emerges superiorly to said base, being located inside the container (11) that couples to it. Optionally,The upper sleeve (12) of the steam circulation and outlet duct (9) has a cover (13) that covers it from above to redirect the steam outlet. The sleeve (12) may include a single steam outlet (5), for example, at its upper end, (figures 1-A, 1-B and 4-A, or it may include two lateral steam outlets (5) (figures 5-A and 5-B), in which case said outlets may be hidden under the cover (13) that redirects the steam outlet downwards (figures 7-A to 9). Preferably, the container (11) for collecting the generated steam is a transparent glass or vessel of variable configuration, which, in addition to the lower opening (11a) may have an upper opening (11b) (figures 1-A and 1-B) and / or a lateral pouring tube (11c), to facilitate the pouring of the steam (figures 9 and 10). Looking at figure 11 it can be seen how, in another embodiment variant,the steam circulation and outlet duct (9) with the steam outlet hole or holes (5) is an elongated, curved tube in the shape of a tap that is fixedly coupled to the base (2) so that the generated steam can be poured directly onto a plate or other element where it is to be applied. For its part, the base (2) can have a flat upper surface (20) suitable for placing the specific container (11) and / or other elements, such as plates, glasses, etc., onto which the generated steam can be poured. (see figure 10). And, in any case, advantageously, the base (2) comprises means for controlling and regulating the power of the air flow and the steam generation temperature, such as a selector button (21) and a display (22). Having sufficiently described the nature of the present invention, as well as the manner of putting it into practice,It is not considered necessary to elaborate on this explanation so that any expert in the field can understand its scope and the advantages derived from it.

Claims

1. Device for generating condensed vapors that do not dissipate in the air, characterized in that it comprises a base (2) with at least: - a ceramic receptacle (3) suitable for incorporating a volatile composition, - an air pump (4) or other means capable of causing a flow of air absorbed from the outside, which passes through the receptacle (3) and is conducted to at least one vapor outlet orifice (5), - one or more electric resistors (6), or another heat source suitable for heating the contents of the receptacle (3), and - a battery (7), rechargeable battery or other electrical power source for powering the pump (4) and the resistors (6).- Device for generating condensed vapors that do not dissipate with the air, according to claim 1, characterized in that the base (2) is a tabletop base comprising two removable parts, a lower part (2a) incorporating the ceramic receptacle (3) with the electrical resistors (6) integrated thereunder, and an upper part (2b) incorporating the air pump (4) arranged between an air inlet orifice (8) and a steam circulation and outlet duct (9) with at least one steam outlet (5).

3. Device for generating condensed vapors that do not dissipate with the air, according to claim 2, characterized in that the steam circulation and outlet duct (9) of the upper part (2b) of the base (2) is a removable element that fits housed in a hollow (10) provided for this purpose in said upper part (2b) located in coincidence with the receptacle (3) of the lower part (2a) of the base (2). 4.- Device for generating condensed vapors that do not dissipate with the air, according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that it also comprises a container (11) for collecting and storing the generated vapor with a lower opening (11a) with which it is coupled to the vapor circulation and outlet duct (9) so that the generated vapor (v) is retained inside.

5. Device for generating condensed vapors that do not dissipate with the air, according to claim 4, characterized in that the steam outlet orifice or orifices (5) of the steam circulation and outlet duct (9) are integrated into an upper bushing (12) which, when the duct (9) is coupled to the base (2), emerges from above said base, being located inside the container (11) that is coupled to it.

6. Device for generating condensed vapors that do not dissipate with the air, according to claim 5, characterized in that the upper bushing (12) of the steam circulation and outlet duct (9) has a cover (13) that covers it from above to redirect the steam output.

7. Device for generating condensed vapors that do not dissipate with the air, according to any of claims 4 to 6, characterized in that the container (11) for collecting the generated steam is a transparent glass or vessel of variable configuration. 8.- Device for generating condensed vapors that do not dissipate with the air, according to claim 7, characterized in that the container (11) has an upper opening (11b).

9. - Device for generating condensed vapors that do not dissipate with the air, according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that the container (11) has a lateral pouring tube (11c).

10. - Device for generating condensed vapors that do not dissipate with the air, according to claim 2, characterized in that the steam circulation and outlet duct (9) with the steam outlet orifice or orifices (5) is an elongated tube in the form of a tap that is fixedly coupled to the base (2) in order to be able to pour the generated steam directly onto a plate or wherever it is to be applied. 11.- Device for generating condensed vapors that do not dissipate with the air, according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the base (2) has a flat upper surface (20) suitable for placing the specific container (11) and / or other elements on which to pour the generated vapor. 12.- Device for generating condensed vapors that do not dissipate with the air, according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the base (2) comprises means for controlling and regulating the power of the air flow and the steam generation temperature, such as a selector button (21) and a display (22).

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