Vaporizer device

Abstract

Features relating to a vaporizer device including a reusable vaporizer device body are provided. The vaporizer device includes a ceramic core heating element configured to cause convection heating and conduction heating.

Description

Via Patent Center Docket No.: 024637-198WO1 Filing Date: February 16, 2026 Customer No.: 39564VAPORIZER DEVICECROSS REFERENCE TO\ RELATED APPLICTION

[0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No.63 / 759,948 filed on February 18, 2025, entitled “VAPORIZER DEVICE,” which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.TECHNICAL FIELD

[0002] The current subject matter described herein relates generally to vaporizer devices, such as portable, personal vaporizer devices for generating and delivering an inhalable aerosol from one or more vaporizable materials.BACKGROUND

[0003] Vaporizing devices, including electronic vaporizers or e- vaporizer devices, allow the delivery of vapor and aerosol containing one or more active ingredients by inhalation of the vapor and aerosol. Electronic vaporizer devices are gaining increasing popularity both for prescriptive medical use, in delivering medicaments, and for consumption of nicotine, tobacco, other liquid-based substances, and other plant-based smokeable materials, such as cannabis, including solid (e.g., loose-leaf or flower) materials, solid / 1199iquid (e.g., suspensions, liquid-coated) materials, wax extracts, and prefilled pods (cartridges, wrapped containers, etc.) of such materials. Electronic vaporizer devices in particular may be portable, self-contained, and convenient for use.SUMMARY

[0004] Aspects of the current disclosure relate to vaporizer devices that include various features for improving aerosol production by the vaporizer devices and for improving the user experience while using the vaporizer devices.

[0005] In some embodiments, there is provided a vaporizer device. The vaporizer device may include a mouthpiece; a ceramic core heating element configured to cause convection heating and conduction heating, wherein the ceramic core heating element comprises an interior portion and an exterior portion, wherein a thin film heater element extends at least in part around an exterior perimeter of the exterior portion of the ceramic coreVia Patent Center Docket No.: 024637-198WO1 Filing Date: February 16, 2026 Customer No.: 39564 heating element; a vessel configured to contain a vaporizable material, wherein the vessel is configured to be inserted into the interior portion of the ceramic core heating element; wherein the vessel is heated by convection, using air heated by the ceramic core heating element, and by conduction using contact with at least the ceramic core heating element; a vaporizer body comprising an outer shell which surrounds at least in part one or more internal components of the vaporizer body, the vaporizer body including a first end at which the mouthpiece is positioned and a second end opposite the first end, wherein the outer shell extends between the first end and the second end, the outer shell having two opposing long side portions and two opposing short side portions that define the outer shell; wherein the vessel is positioned in the vaporizer body; a lid configured to be removable from the vaporizer body and configured to expose the vessel; and wherein the lid comprises two ears forming two inlets between the lid and the outer shell, the inlets enabling airflow into the vaporizer device.

[0006] In some variations of the apparatus and methods may include one or more of the following features can optionally be included in any feasible combination. The ceramic core heating element may be composed at least in part of at least one ceramic material. The at least one ceramic material may be a composition of alumina and / or an oxide. The alumina may comprise at least 99% of a total mass of a composition of the at least one ceramic material. The alumina may comprise 50% to 99% of a total mass of a composition of the at least one ceramic material. The oxide may comprise 1% to 50% of a total mass of a composition of the at least one ceramic material. The oxide may comprise at least one of a sodium oxide (Na2O), a magnesium oxide (MgO), a silicon dioxide (SiCh), or an iron oxide (Fe2Ch). The at least one ceramic material provides a thermal conductivity of between 20 watts per meter kelvin to 30 watts per meter kelvin. The at least one ceramic material provides a specific heat capacity between 0.7 Joules per grams-kelvin and 1.0 joules per grams-kelvin. The two inlets proximate to the ears and the outer shell are configured to provide a first airpath and a second aiipath, wherein the first airpath and the second airpath couple to at least one lower cavity, wherein airflow from the first airpath and the second airpath combine in the at least one lower cavity. The combined airflow enters a heating chamber that is formed at least in part by the ceramic core heating element and an insulation shield and splits into a first airflow and a second airflow, both of which circulate around at least a portion of the ceramic core heating element before entering as heated air into the vessel via at least one oven inlet. The ceramic core heating element includes a surface structure to enhance heat transfer. The two ears are on opposite sides of the lid. The vessel may include at least one oven inlet to enable an airflow into theVia Patent Center Docket No.: 024637-198WO1 Filing Date: February 16, 2026 Customer No.: 39564 vessel, wherein the vessel includes at least one oven outlet positioned at the base of the vessel and opposite the at least one oven inlet. The vessel may be configured to provide a headspace to enable heated air to flow into the at least one oven inlet of the vessel and over at least a portion of vaporizable material before vaporized vaporizable material is carried to the at least one oven outlet and an air tube, which carries the vaporized vaporizable material to the mouthpiece. An insulation shield may be positioned between the outer shell and the vessel. The vaporizer device may further include a skeleton structure; a printed circuit board bracket; and a lock to secure the skeleton structure and the printed circuit board bracket to the outer shell. The vessel may be positioned proximate to the second end and opposite the first end at which the mouthpiece is positioned.

[0007] In some embodiments, there is provided a method including activating a vaporizer device, wherein the vaporizer device comprises a mouthpiece; a ceramic core heating element configured to cause convection heating and conduction heating, wherein the ceramic core heating element comprises an interior portion and an exterior portion, wherein a thin film heater element extends at least in part around an exterior perimeter of the exterior portion of the ceramic core heating clement; a vessel configured to contain a vaporizable material, wherein the vessel is configured to be inserted into the interior portion of the ceramic core heating element; wherein the vessel is heated by convection, using air heated by the ceramic core heating element, and by conduction using contact with at least the ceramic core heating element; a vaporizer body comprising an outer shell which surrounds at least in part one or more internal components of the vaporizer body, the vaporizer body including a first end at which the mouthpiece is positioned and a second end opposite the first end, wherein the outer shell extends between the first end and the second end, the outer shell having two opposing long side portions and two opposing short side portions that define the outer shell; wherein the vessel is positioned in the vaporizer body; a lid configured to be removable from the vaporizer body and configured to expose the vessel; and wherein the lid comprises two ears forming two inlets between the lid and the outer shell, the inlets enabling airflow into the vaporizer device; and heating, using the ceramic core heating element, the vaporizable material contained in the vessel to generate an aerosol, wherein the heating is via the convection, using air heated by the ceramic core heating element and via the conduction, using contact with at least the ceramic core heating element.

[0008] The details of one or more variations of the subject matter described herein are set forth in the accompanying drawings and the description below. Other features andVia Patent Center Docket No.: 024637-198WO1 Filing Date: February 16, 2026 Customer No.: 39564 advantages of the subject matter described herein will be apparent from the description and drawings, and from the claims. The claims that follow this disclosure are intended to define the scope of the protected subject matter.DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, show certain aspects of the subject matter disclosed herein and, together with the description, help explain some of the principles associated with the disclosed implementations. In the drawings:

[0010] FIG. 1 schematically illustrates a vaporizer body consistent with implementations of the current subject matter.

[0011] FIGs. 2A, 2B, and 2C illustrate views of an example of a vaporizer device consistent with implementations of the current subject matter.

[0012] FIGs. 2D, 2E, 2F, and 2G depict perspective views of an example of a vaporizer device consistent with implementations of the current subject matter.

[0013] FIGs. 211 and 21 depict perspective views of an example of a lid to a vaporizer device consistent with implementations of the current subject matter.

[0014] FIG. 3 is a schematic block diagram illustrating examples of one or more components of a vaporizer device consistent with implementations of the current subject matter.

[0015] FIGS.4A, 4B, 4C, and 4D illustrate various cross-section views of an example of a vaporizer device consistent with implementations of the current subject matter.

[0016] FIG. 4E depicts perspective views of the ceramic air path element, heater, and oven consistent with implementations of the current subject matter.

[0017] FIG. 4F depicts an example of a heater element with increased surface area for enhanced heat transfer to an airflow consistent with implementations of the current subject matter.

[0018] FIGs. 4G and 4H depict views of the insulation shield consistent with implementations of the current subject matter.

[0019] FIG. 41 depicts an example of a headspace of a vessel to enable enhanced airflow into the vessel consistent with implementations of the current subject matter.Via Patent Center Docket No.: 024637-198WO1 Filing Date: February 16, 2026 Customer No.: 39564

[0020] FIG. 4J depicts a perspective view of the ceramic air path element consistent with implementations of the current subject matter.

[0021] FIG. 5 depicts an exploded view of the components of an example of a vaporizer device consistent with implementations of the current subject matter.

[0022] FIG. 6 depicts a lock element that couples an outer shell of a vaporizer to an internal skeleton consistent with implementations of the current subject matter.

[0023] FIG. 7 is an example chart depicting a method of generating an aerosol consistent with implementations of the current subject matter.

[0024] When practical, similar reference numbers denote similar structures, features, or elements.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] Implementations of the current subject matter include devices relating to vaporizing of one or more materials for inhalation by a user. The term “vaporizer” may be used generically in the following description and may refer to a vaporizer device, such as an electronic vaporizer. Vaporizers consistent with the current subject matter may be referred to by various terms such as inhalable aerosol devices, aerosolizers, vaporization devices, electronic vaping devices, electronic vaporizers, vape pens, etc. Examples of vaporizers consistent with implementations of the current subject matter include electronic vaporizers, electronic cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or the like. In general, such vaporizers are often portable, hand-held devices that heat a vaporizable material to provide an inhalable dose of the material. The vaporizer may include a heater configured to heat a vaporizable material which results in the production of one or more gas-phase components of the vaporizable material. A vaporizable material may include liquid and / or oil-type plant materials, or a semi-solid like a wax, or plant material such as leaves or flowers, either raw or processed. The gas-phase components of the vaporizable material may condense after being vaporized such that an aerosol is formed in a flowing air stream that is deliverable for inhalation by a user. The vaporizers may, in some implementations of the current subject matter, be particularly adapted for use with a plant material, such as a loose-leaf and / or full bud plant material (e.g., cannabis plant material), although other types of vaporizable materials may be used as well.

[0026] A vaporizer device may store a vaporizable material, such as a plant material. When heating the plant material, the vaporizer device may either directly or indirectly heat the plant material (e.g., the vaporizable material), such as when the vaporizer device is activated.Via Patent Center Docket No.: 024637-198WO1 Filing Date: February 16, 2026 Customer No.: 39564 For example, the vaporizer device may heat the plant material, and after the plant material has been heated for a sufficient amount of time and / or to a desired temperature, a user may draw (via a mouthpiece) on the vaporizer device to inhale an aerosol including at least some of the vaporized plant material.

[0027] Vaporizer devices may heat the vaporizable material via at least conduction or convection. However, conventional vaporizer devices, may, in some instances, heat the vaporizable material at slower speeds. As a result, a user may experience delays in heating the vaporizable material to a temperature at which the user may draw from the device. And in some instances, convection heating may be slower to heat the vaporizable material than conduction heating. For example, a heater may first be used to heat a container of the vaporizable material, which then heats the vaporizable material by contacting the vaporizable material. This process may quickly heat the vaporizable material. While conduction heating methods may heat the vaporizable material more quickly, while convection heating methods may rapidly heat air that in turn heats the vaporizable material. Thus, conventional convection-based vaporizer devices may be slower to heat, and therefore less convenient for users. In both instances, some conventional vaporizer devices do not sufficiently provide an “on-demand” heating experience, in which the vaporizable material is rapidly heated for inhalation by the user. Rather, when using such vaporizer devices, there is an extended heat-up time to properly vaporizer the vaporizable material that is inconvenient, too slow, and / or the like, for users.

[0028] The portable vaporizer device consistent with implementations of the current subject matter may provide an on-demand heating that rapidly heat the vaporizable material using convection and conduction. For example, the vaporizer device (which is consistent with implementations of the current subject matter) may include a heating system that provides both convention heating and conduction heating. This heating system may enable vaporizable material to be rapidly heated by both conduction and convection heating, which may thereby rapidly heat the vaporizable material. Additionally, or alternatively, the vaporizer device (which is consistent with implementations of the current subject matter) may include a more robust draw and / or with reduced draw resistance. Additionally, or alternatively, the vaporizer device (which is consistent with implementations of the current subject matter) may include a novel lid. The lid (also referred to as cover or end cap) may provide one or more inlets that provide a cool air flow that is subsequently heated by the heating system using both convection heating and conduction heating.Via Patent Center Docket No.: 024637-198WO1 Filing Date: February 16, 2026 Customer No.: 39564

[0029] FIG. 1 schematically illustrates an example of a vaporizer device 10, consistent with implementations of the current subject matter. The vaporizer device 10 includes a vessel 12 (also referred to as an “oven”) contained within a housing or vaporizer body 14, and further includes a heating system 16 that is configured to elevate a temperature of the vessel 12 and / or the vaporizable material within the vessel 12 to a level and / or range that is suitable for vaporizing the vaporizable material. In some embodiments, the heating system 16 provides convection and conduction heating of the vaporizable material contained within the vessel 12. The vessel 12 may be positioned within a cavity of the vaporizer body 14 of the vaporizer device 10. The vessel 12 and the cavity may be positioned at an end of the vaporizer device 10 and / or along a side of the vaporizer device 10. For example, the vessel 12 may be positioned at a first end of the vaporizer device 10 proximate to lid 22 and may be at a second, distal end to a mouthpiece 18.

[0030] In some embodiments, the heating system 16 includes a ceramic airpath element that provides both convection heating of an airflow before it enters the vessel 12 and conduction heating of the vessel 12 containing the vaporizable material.

[0031] In some implementations, the vaporizer device 10 includes a lid 22 (also referred to as a “cover”) that closes and / or fits over at least a portion of an open end of the vaporizer body 14 of the vaporizer device that includes the vessel 12, forming an air chamber. The lid 22 is configured to enclose the vessel 12, such as when the vaporizable material is positioned within the vessel 12. When the heating system 16 is activated, the vaporizer device 10 heats and vaporizes the vaporizable material when the vaporizable material is placed within the vessel 12.

[0032] In some embodiments, the lid 12 and the vaporizer body 14 form at least two cool air inlets that provide a direct airflow toward the vessel 12 containing the vaporizable material. Although the vaporizer device 10 may include other quantities of cool air inlets as well.

[0033] Heat transfer may occur between the vessel 12, the heating system 16, and the vaporizable material contained therein. For example, the heating system may heat using conduction and convection. To illustrate further, the heating system 16 may rapidly heat the vaporizable material stored within the vessel 12 via conduction and convection. When the heating system 16 heats the vaporizable material, at least a portion of the vaporizable material may rapidly vaporize and mix with air in the air chamber to form an aerosol. The aerosol travels through an air path 17 through the vaporizer body 14 and exits from the vaporizer body 14Via Patent Center Docket No.: 024637-198WO1 Filing Date: February 16, 2026 Customer No.: 39564 through a mouthpiece 18. The mouthpiece 18 is configured to enable a user to draw, for example through inhalation, the aerosol from the vaporizer device. The vaporizer device 10 may have an elongated cylindrical shape, an elongated flattened shape, and / or the like. While FIG. 1 illustrates an example of the vaporizer device 10 with the vessel 12 positioned at a distal end of the vaporizer device 10 and the mouthpiece 18 positioned at a proximal end of the vaporizer device 10 opposite the distal end, other configurations are contemplated, such that the vessel 12 may be positioned at a same end of the vaporizer body 14 as the mouthpiece 18, and / or the vessel 12 may be positioned at another portion of the vaporizer body 14.

[0034] In some embodiments, the heating system 16 comprises a ceramic airpath element (see, e.g., FIG. 5 at ceramic airpath element 472) that provides both convection and conduction heating of the vessel 12.

[0035] The vaporizer body 14 and / or the lid 22 may include one or more apertures (e.g., inlets, holes, opening, gaps, spaces, cracks, slits, and / or a like) to allow air, such as cool (unheated) air, to enter into the vessel 12 from, for example, outside of the vaporizer device 10. A user inhaling from the mouthpiece 18 of the vaporizer device 10 causes an intake of air into the vessel 12. The incoming air mixes with the vapor generated by the vaporization of vaporizable material. The resulting airflow carries the aerosol through the air path 17 to the mouthpiece 18 where the aerosol is delivered to the user. As noted, the lid 12 and the vaporizer body 14 may form one or more (e.g., two) cool air inlets that provide, in response to a puff (e.g., draw, inhale, etc.) by a user at mouthpiece 18, a direct airflow to the vessel 12 containing the vaporizable material.

[0036] The lid 22 and / or vaporizer body 14 may include one or more mechanisms, for example, snaps, latches, grooves, threading, magnets, clips, quick connect, sliding mechanisms, quarter turn release, friction fit, and the like, configured to position and / or secure the lid 22 against the vaporizer body 14. In some embodiments, the lid 22 includes a pair of magnets on an exterior portion of the lid. The magnets may be on opposite sides of the lid. These lid magnets may secure the lid 22 to the vaporizer body 14. The vaporizer body 14 may include corresponding magnets (or a magnetically attractive material, such as metal) positioned proximate to each of the lid magnets to secure the lid 22 to the vaporizer body 14. In some embodiments, the lid 22 may include a pair of ears (also referred to as tabs; see, e.g., ears 240A-B). The ears provide a mechanism to decouple the lid 22 from the vaporizer body 14. Alternatively, or additionally, the ears may form inlets (see, e.g., 402A-B) into which a cool airflow may enter the vaporizer body before being heated by the heating system 16. Moreover,Via Patent Center Docket No.: 024637-198WO1 Filing Date: February 16, 2026 Customer No.: 39564 the ears may reduce airflow resistance (also referred to as draw resistance) from the inlets 402A-B, through the vessel 12, and out the mouthpiece 18.

[0037] The vaporizer body 14 may comprise an outer shell 20 (which may surround all or a portion of the housing 14) or cover of the vaporizer device 10 may be made of various types of materials, including for example aluminum (e.g., AL6063, AL6061), stainless steel, glass, ceramic, titanium, plastic (e.g., Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Nylon, Polycarbonate (PC), Polyether Sulfone (PESU), and the like), fiberglass, carbon fiber, and any hard, durable material.

[0038] FIG. 2A shows two perspective views of an example of the vaporizer device 10 with the lid 22 and mouthpiece 18 secured to the vaporizer body 14 consistent with implementations of the current subject matter. FIG. 2B and 2C illustrate two perspective views of the vaporizer device 10 with the lid 22 off (FIG. 2B) the vaporizer body 14 and the mouthpiece 18 off (FIG. 2C) the vaporizer body 14 consistent with implementations of the current subject matter.

[0039] As shown in FIGS. 2A, 2B, and 2C, the vaporizer device 10 includes a vaporizer body 14, a mouthpiece 18, and a lid 22. The lid 22 may be removed (sec FIG. 2B) from the vaporizer body 14, exposing the vessel 12, which as described herein may define a cavity providing an oven or vaporization chamber where the vaporizable material stored within the vessel is heated to generate an aerosol. Alternatively, or additionally, the vaporizer device 10 may also include a user interface, such as one or more LEDs 136 (or, e.g., other forms of a user interface, such as haptics, audio, a screen / display, and / or the like). The LEDs may be used to indicate activation of the heater, temperature setting(s) for the heater, power up or power down of the vaporizer device, and / or other aspect of the vaporizer device. In the example of FIG. 2A for example, the vaporizer device 10 includes connection 118 for coupling the vaporizer body 14 to at least a source of power, such as a charger to enable charging an internal battery 124. Alternatively, or additionally, the vaporizer device 10 may also an activation button 180. The activation button 180 may be used to turn the vaporizer on or off, activate heating, change heating modes (e.g., from standby mode for the heater to active heating), change temperatures, and / or the like (e.g., using a button press sequence to change the mode or temperature).

[0040] The mouthpiece 18 may be flat and have a side opening region through which the aerosol may exit. Additionally, and / or alternatively, the mouthpiece may extend from the vaporizer body 14 and include an opening 1999 through which the vapor may exit (e.g., towardsVia Patent Center Docket No.: 024637-198WO1 Filing Date: February 16, 2026 Customer No.: 39564 a user). The mouthpiece 18 may be composed (e.g., made of) any appropriate material, including both conductive and non-conductive materials. For example, the mouthpiece 18 may be polymeric (e.g., silicone), plastic, metal, ceramic, and the like. The vaporizer body 14 can be a single extruded aluminum outer body. Further, the mouthpiece 18 can be removable from the vaporizer body 14. The vaporizer device 10 may further include an indicator, such as LEDs 136 indicators. In some implementations, the indicator can indicate a temperature status and / or activation status of the device 10. In the example of FIG. 2A and 2C, the mouthpiece 18 includes an inlet 1999. Moreover, the mouthpiece 18 is configured with a stadium shape, although the mouthpiece may take other forms and shapes as well.

[0041] FIG. 2D-2G depict perspective views of an example of the vaporizer device 10 consistent with implementations of the current subject matter. FIG. 2D depicts a front perspective view of the vaporizer device 10; FIG. 2E depicts a perspective view of the back side of the vaporizer device 10; FIG. 2F depicts a perspective view of a first side of vaporizer device 10; and FIG. 2G depicts a perspective view of a second side of vaporizer device 10.

[0042] FIG. 2H depicts an example of the lid 22 consistent with the current subject matter. FIG. 21 depicts an opposite side perspective view of the lid 22 consistent with the current subject matter. In the example of FIGs. 2H and 21, the lid 22 includes a first magnet 230A and a second magnet 230B located on the opposite side of the lid 22. In some embodiments, the lid 22 includes a first magnet 230A on a first exterior, side portion 286A of the lid 22, and a second magnet 230B on a second exterior, side portion 286B of the lid 22. These magnets 230A-B (also referred to as lid magnets) may secure the lid 22 to the vaporizer body 14. For example, the magnets 230 A-B may be attracted to a corresponding magnet within the interior of the vaporizer body 14 or a magnetic material (e.g., a metal) at the vaporizer body 14. To illustrate further, the vessel 12 may contain a vaporizable material. When the lid 22 is inserted an opening of the vaporizer body, the lid 22 attaches (e.g., removably attaches) to the vaporizer device 10 including vaporizer body 14. Although a magnet is disclosed in the example, the lid 22 may attach to the vaporizer in other ways as well (e.g., snap fit, etc.). Moreover, although FIG. 2H and 21 depict 2 magnets 230A-B, other quantities of magnets may be used as well.

[0043] In the example of FIGs. 2H and 21, the lid 22 also includes a proximal portion 231 and a distal portion 232. The lid includes a lid base 236 (e.g., a projection element) that extends out from the distal portion 232 of the lid. The lid base 236 is configured to be inserted into a cavity of the vessel 12. The lid 22 also includes a seal 238. Moreover, the seal 238 mayVia Patent Center Docket No.: 024637-198WO1 Filing Date: February 16, 2026 Customer No.: 39564 be formed around the circumference of the lid base 236 as depicted at FIGs. 2H and 21. The seal 238 extends around the distal portion 232 (e.g., around the circumference of the lid base 236) and creates at least a partial air seal with the vessel 12 to improve and / or control the air flow(s) from the inlets (see, e.g., 402A-402B at FIG. 2D) created by the lid 22 when secured to the vaporizer body. For example, the inlets 402A-402B may be formed, in accordance with some embodiments, between the ears 240A-B (also referred to as tabs) of the lid 22 and the vaporizer shell 20 (see, also, for example FIG. 2D, 2E, 2F, and 2G at inlets 402A-B, ears 240A-B, and shell 20 of vaporizer body 14). The seal 238 may be composed of for example an elastomeric material, such as rubber, silicone rubber, neoprene, polyurethane, and polybutadiene.

[0044] In some embodiments, the inlets 402A-B (see, e.g., FIG. 2D) also function to allow the lid 22 to be removed. For example, depressing one of the such as ear 240A into the cavity formed at inlet 402A, causes the opposite ear 240B to move in the opposite direction (e.g., up and away from the vaporizer body) to cause the lid 22 and magnets 230A-230B to decouple from the vaporizer body 14. As noted, the ears (also referred to as tabs) may be used to couple and decouple the lid 22. For example, car 240B may be depressed to decouple the lid 22. Alternatively, or additionally, the ears 240A-240B may be selected (e.g., grabbed by fingers) by a user to decouple the lid 22 (e.g., pull the lid way from the vaporizer device 10).

[0045] FIG. 3 is a schematic block diagram illustrating examples of various components which may be included in the vaporizer device 10 consistent with implementations of the current subject matter. Although FIG. 3 depicts a variety of components, in some implementation, some components may not be included. For example, the vaporizer device 10 may not include a speaker 140, wireless communication circuitry 142, pressure sensors 137 and 138, and / or other components. Included in the vaporizer body 14 for example is a controller 128 that includes at least one processor and / or at least one memory configured to control and manage various operations among the components of the vaporizer device 10 described herein.

[0046] Heater control circuitry 130 of the vaporizer body 14 controls the heating system 16. For example, the heating system 16 may generate heat (e.g., convective and conductive heat) to provide for the vaporization of the vaporizable material. For example, the heating system 16 may include one or more of a heating coil, resistive wire (e.g., a resistive heater), inductive heating system, conduction heating system, convection heating system,Via Patent Center Docket No.: 024637-198WO1 Filing Date: February 16, 2026 Customer No.: 39564 and / or other heating element in thermal contact with the vaporizable material, as described in further detail below.

[0047] In some embodiments, a ceramic airpath element (see, e.g., FIG. 5 at ceramic airpath element 472) is heated using a heater element (e.g., a thin film heater or other type of heating element). The ceramic airpath element 472 (when heated by, e.g., a thin film heater 482) heats an airflow before the airflow enters the vessel 12, and the ceramic airpath element 472 (when heated by a thin film heater 482) also heats the vessel 12 itself using conductive heating.

[0048] In some embodiments, the vaporizer device 10 may include capacitive sensing circuity 145 configured to detect contact between the user and the vaporizer device 10. For example, the capacitive sensing circuitry 145 may detect a user’s lip making contact with the mouthpiece 18 (or other part of the user making contact with the vaporizer, vaporizer body, or other portion of the vaporizer). This detection may trigger the controller 128 (and / or heater circuitry 130) to configure the heating mode of the vessel 12 from, for example, a lower power, standby mode to a higher power, active puffing mode. Moreover, the vaporizer device 10 may include a button, such as activation button 180, to turn on the vaporizer, change heating modes, change temperature settings, and / or perform other types of device configuration.

[0049] A battery 124 may be included in the vaporizer body 14, and the controller 128 may control and / or communicate with a voltage monitor 131 which includes circuitry configured to monitor the battery voltage, a reset circuit 132 configured to reset (e.g., shut down the vaporizer device 10 and / or restart the vaporizer device 10 in a certain state), a battery charger 133, and a battery regulator 134 (which may regulate the battery output, regulate charging / discharging of the battery, and provide alerts to indicate when the battery charge is low, etc.). The controller 128 may regulate the power flow (e.g., an amount or current and / or a voltage amount) to control a temperature at which the heating system 16 heats the vaporizable material contained in the vessel 12. The controller 128 may control and / or communicate with optics circuitry 135 (which controls and / or communicates with one or more indicators, such as LEDs 136 which can provide user interface output indications), a pressure sensor 137, an ambient pressure sensor 138, an accelerometer 139, and / or a speaker 140 configured to generate sound or other feedback to a user.

[0050] Alternatively, or additionally, a pressure sensor 137 may be configured to sense a user drawing (e.g., inhaling) on the mouthpiece 18 and activate the heater control circuitry 130 of the vaporizer body 14 to accordingly control the heating system 16. In thisVia Patent Center Docket No.: 024637-198WO1 Filing Date: February 16, 2026 Customer No.: 39564 way, the amount of current supplied to the heating system 16 may be varied according to the user’s draw (e.g., additional current may be supplied during a draw, but reduced when there is not a draw taking place). The ambient pressure sensor 138 may be included for atmospheric reference to reduce sensitivity to ambient pressure changes and may be utilized to reduce false positives potentially detected by the pressure sensor 137 when measuring draws from the mouthpiece 18.

[0051] Alternatively, or additionally, the accelerometer 139 (and / or other motion sensors, capacitive sensors, flow sensors, strain gauge(s), or the like) may be used to delect user handling and interaction, for example, to detect movement of the vaporizer body 14 (such as, for example, tapping, rolling, and / or any other deliberate movement associated with the vaporizer body 14). The detected movements may be interpreted by the controller 128 as one or more predefined user commands. For example, one particular movement may be a user command to gradually increase the temperature of the heating system 16 as the user intends to begin using the vaporizer device 10.

[0052] Alternatively, or additionally the vaporizer body 14, as shown in FIG. 3 for example, includes wireless communication circuitry 142 that is connected to and / or controlled by the controller 128. Alternatively, or additionally, the wireless communication circuitry 142 may include additional components including circuitry for other communication technology modes, such as Bluetooth circuitry, Bluetooth Low Energy circuitry, Wi-Fi circuitry, cellular (e.g., LTE, 4G, and / or 5G) circuitry, and associated circuitry (e.g., control circuitry), for communication with other devices. For example, the vaporizer body 14 may be configured to wirelessly communicate with a remote processor (e.g., a smartphone, a tablet, a computer, wearable electronics, a cloud server, and / or processor based devices) through the wireless communication circuitry 142, and the vaporizer body 14 may through this communication receive information including control information (e.g., for setting temperature, resetting a dose counter, etc.) from and / or transmit output information (e.g., dose information, operational information, error information, temperature setting information, heater information, charge / battery information, etc.) to one or more of the remote processors.

[0053] Alternatively, or additionally, the vaporizer body 14 may include a haptics system 144, such as an actuator, a linear resonant actuator (LRA), an eccentric rotating mass (ERM) motor, or the like that provide haptic feedback such as a vibration as a “find my device’’ feature or as a control or other type of user feedback signal. For example, using an app running on a user device (such as, for example, a user device), a user may indicate that he / she cannotVia Patent Center Docket No.: 024637-198WO1 Filing Date: February 16, 2026 Customer No.: 39564 locate his / her vaporizer device 10. Through communication via the wireless communication circuitry 142, the controller 128 sends a signal to the haptics system 144, instructing the haptics system 144 to provide haptic feedback (e.g., a vibration). The controller 128 may additionally or alternatively provide a signal to the speaker 140 to emit a sound or series of sounds. The haptics system 144 and / or speaker 140 may also provide usage feedback to the user of the vaporizer device 10; for example, providing haptic and / or audio feedback when a particular amount of a vaporizable material has been used or when a period of time since last use has elapsed. Alternatively, or additionally, haptic and / or audio feedback may be provided as a user cycles through various settings of the vaporizer device 10. Alternatively, or additionally, the haptics system 144 and / or speaker 140 may signal when a certain amount of battery power is left (e.g., a low battery warning and recharge needed warning) and / or when a certain amount of vaporizable material remains. Alternatively, or additionally, the haptics system 144 and / or speaker 140 may also provide usage feedback of the configuration of the vaporizer device 10 (e.g., allowing the change of a configuration, such as target heating rate, heating rate, etc.).

[0054] Alternatively, or additionally, the vaporizer body 14 also includes the connection 118 (e.g., USB-C connection, micro-USB connection, and / or other types of connectors) for coupling the vaporizer body 14 to a charger to enable charging the internal battery 124. Alternatively, or additionally, electrical inductive charging (also referred to as wireless charging) may be used, in which case the vaporizer body 14 would include inductive charging circuitry to enable charging. The connectors 118 at FIG. 2B may also be used for a data connection between a computing device and the controller 128, which may facilitate development activities such as, for example, programming and debugging.

[0055] Alternatively, or additionally, the vaporizer body 14 may also include a memory 146 that is part of the controller 128 or is in communication with the controller 128. The memory 146 may include volatile and / or non-volatile memory or provide data storage. In some implementations, the memory 146 may include 8 Mbit of flash memory, although the memory is not limited to this and other types of memory may be implemented as well.

[0056] The vaporizer device 10 may also include a vaporizing assembly of vaporgenerating components comprising the heating system 16. The heating system may as noted comprise the ceramic airpath element (see, e.g., FIG. 5 at ceramic airpath element 472) configured to heat the vaporizable material in the vessel 12 to a sufficient temperature that it may vaporize. The vapor-generating components may be arranged as an atomizer or cartomizer or oven. The vapor may be released to a vaporization chamber where the gas phase vapor mayVia Patent Center Docket No.: 024637-198WO1 Filing Date: February 16, 2026 Customer No.: 39564 condense, forming an aerosol cloud having typical liquid vapor particles with particles having a diameter of average mass of approximately 0.1 micron or greater. In some cases, the diameter of average mass may be approximately 0.1 - 1 micron. The heating system 16 (comprising the ceramic airpath element) may cause the vaporizable material to be converted from a condensed form (e.g., a solid, a liquid, a solution, a gel, a concentrate, a suspension, a part of an at least partially unprocessed plant material, etc.) to the gas phase. After conversion of the vaporizable material to the gas phase, and depending on the type of vaporizer, the physical and chemical properties of the vaporizable material, and / or other factors, at least some of the gas-phase vaporizable material may condense to form particulate matter in at least a partial local equilibrium with the gas phase as part of an aerosol, which may form some or all of an inhalable dose provided by the vaporizer device 10 for a given puff or draw on the vaporizer device 10. It will be understood that the interplay between gas and condensed phases in an aerosol generated by a vaporizer may be complex and dynamic, as factors such as ambient temperature, relative humidity, chemistry, flow conditions in airflow paths (both inside the vaporizer and in the airways of a human or other animal), mixing of the gas-phase or aerosol-phase vaporizable material with other air streams, etc., may affect one or more physical parameters of an aerosol.

[0057] FIGs. 4A and 4B depict perspective, cut-away views of the vaporizer device 10 consistent with implementations of the current subject matter. In operation, when a user takes a puff at the mouthpiece 18, this causes an airflow 450 to enter at two inlets 402A and 402B formed between the lid 22 and the vaporizer shell 20 of the vaporizer body 14. For example, the inlet 402A-B may be formed between the ears 240A-B of the lid 22 and the vaporizer shell 20 (see, also, for example FIG. 2D, 2E, 2F, and 2G). To illustrate further, the two inlets 402A-B (which are proximate to the ears and the outer shell 20) may provide a respective first airpath and a second airpath for the airflow 450 into the lower portions 461A-B of a lid holder 462 A-B. The lid holder 462A-B is a structure that holds the lid and forms a lower cavity. In other words, the lid holder 462A-B forms a cavity (also referred to herein as a lower cavity), and in this lower cavity 462 A-B, the airflows 450 from the two inlets 402A-B combine. This combined airflow 450 then enters a heating chamber 470 and splits into a first airflow and a second airflow (see, e.g., FIG. 450A-N), both of which circulate around at least a portion of the ceramic core heating element before combining again 450C and entering (via at least one oven inlet 480) as heated air into the vessel 12.

[0058] The heating chamber 470 is formed at least in part by the ceramic airpath element 472 (as well as a wall of the insulation shield 475). As the airflow circulates aroundVia Patent Center Docket No.: 024637-198WO1 Filing Date: February 16, 2026 Customer No.: 39564 the ceramic airpath element 472, the airflow enters, as noted, via oven inlet 480 the vessel 12. The vaporizable material contained in the vessel 12 is heated by the airflow (which has been heated by the ceramic airpath element 472, so the vaporizable material is heated by convection). Moreover, the vessel 12 is also heated by the ceramic airpath element 472 (e.g., via thin film heater 482), so the vaporizable material contained in the vessel is heated by conduction as well. The vaporized vaporizable material may then enter a first opening 490 of an air tube 492, which carries the generated aerosol (e.g., containing the vaporized vaporizable material) to a user at the mouthpiece 18. In some embodiments, the first opening 490 is positioned opposite to the oven inlet 480 and is positioned at a bottom (e.g., base) portion of the vessel 12. This positioning forces the hot air flow from the oven inlet 480 to traverse the vessel 12 and the vaporizable material contained therein to provide enhanced connection heating.

[0059] FIGS. 4C-4D depict a portion of the vaporizer device 10 depicted at FIGs. 4A and 4B consistent with implementations of the current subject matter. FIG. 4E depicts perspective views of the ceramic airpath element 472, oven 12, and thin film heater 482. The vessel 12 (also referred to as an oven) is heated by ceramic airpath clement 472. FIG. 5 depicts an exploded view of the vaporizer device 10. As shown, the ceramic airpath element 472 is sandwiched between the oven 12 and the thin film heater 482). In this way, the airflow is heated while in the heating chamber 470 (which extends around the circumference of the ceramic airpath element 472) and then flows as hot air into the oven inlet 480 and the cavity of the oven 12, where the vaporizable material may be located. In this way, the vaporizable material is heated by convection caused by the heated air. Moreover, the thin film heater 482 further heats the ceramic airpath element 472, which in turn heats the oven 22, so the vaporizable material is also heated by conduction.

[0060] FIG. 4J depicts a perspective view of the ceramic air flow element 472. Unlike FIG. 4E, the ceramic air flow element 472 depicted at FIG. 4J does not show the vessel 12 or the thin film heater 482.

[0061] FIG. 4F depicts an alternative configuration for the thin film heater 482 element. In the example of FIG. 4F, the corrugated shape increases surface area for heating (when compared to the heater element (e.g., thin film heater 482 of FIG. 4E, for example). Although a corrugated shape is shown at FIG. 4F, other structures may be used as well to increase surface area and thus heat transfer. In this way, the heater element of FIG. 4F may optimize heat transfer power and / or efficiency. In other words, the increased surface areaVia Patent Center Docket No.: 024637-198WO1 Filing Date: February 16, 2026 Customer No.: 39564 provided by the corrugated heater element 482 of FIG. 4F may enhance heat exchange, while not impinging on the airflow around the corrugated heater element.

[0062] FIG. 4G and 4H depict perspective views of the insulation shield 475. As noted, the insulation shield may be composed of a metal, such as stainless steel or other type of material. The insulation shield 475 provides a shield that physically separates the ceramic airpath element 472 and its airpath from the shell 20 and any associated insulation between the shell and insulation shield 475. The insulation shield 475 also in part forms a wall of the heating chamber 470. The insulation shield 475 may reduce heat transfer to the vaporizer device's external surface, such as the shell and / or help ensure a clean and / or isolated airpath for enhanced functionality. In addition, the insulation shield 475 may provide a mechanical connection between the skeleton 540 and the lid holder 462A-B as shown at FIG. 4H. The lid position pins are configured to secure the insulation shield 475 to both the skeleton 540 and the lid holder 462A-B to provide structural integrity and alignment.

[0063] FIG. 41 depicts an example implementation of the vessel 12 in accordance with some embodiments. In some embodiments, the vessel 12 may include a headspace between a top 494A of the vaporizable combustibles and a bottom 494B portion where the lid 22 inserts into the vessel 12. This headspace forms a gap and may may be configured to be 10% to 25% of the total volume of the vessel 12. The headspace’s gap may promote airflow turbulence, which may enhance heat transfer and / or may provide efficient extraction of active compounds from the vaporizable materials. This gap (e.g., between 494A-B) may be implemented via fill lines 494-B as shown in the vessel, although a user may choose to file the vessel 12 without regard to the fill lines 494A-B. In some embodiments, the vessel 22 comprises a stadium shape having a first side 4999A and an opposite, parallel second side with two semi-circular ends 4999C and 4999D. The vessel includes a base portion 4999E with an opposite distal opening 4999F. As noted, the oven inlet 480 may be positioned at the opening 4999F, while the first opening 490 of the air tube 492 may be positioned at an opposite side (opposite the opening and longitudinally opposite as well as shown). Although the vessel is described as a stadium shape, the vessel may take other shapes and forms as well.

[0064] Referring to FIGs. 4C, 4D, 4E, and 5, the vessel 12 is configured to be inserted into the ceramic airpath element 472, such that the ceramic airpath element 472 makes contact with the vessel 12. In the example depicted, the ceramic airpath element 472 is cylindrical (also referred to as “stadium”) in shape and is sized to fit the vessel which is also cylindrical in shape. A heater element 482 wraps around the perimeter of the ceramic airpath element 472.Via Patent Center Docket No.: 024637-198WO1 Filing Date: February 16, 2026 Customer No.: 39564 The heater element 482 may comprise a coil, thin film heater, and / or the like. The ceramic airpath element 472 is heated by the heater element 482 (e.g., a current or voltage applied to the leads of the heater 482 generates heat). As the airflow 450 makes contact with the ceramic airpath element 472, the airflow is heated, so the heated air enters the vessel 12 (where the vaporizable material is located) and heats the vaporizable material (which contributes at least in part to the vaporization of the vaporizable material). Alternatively, or additionally, the heater 482 heats the ceramic airpath element 472, which in turn heats by conduction the vessel 12. In this way, the vessel 12 heals by conduction the vaporizable material (which contributes at least in part to the vaporization of the vaporizable material). As noted above, the heater 482 may be controlled (e.g., by the heater circuitry and controller 128) to provide one or more predetermined temperatures with respect to convection (e.g., air temperature of the airflow entering the vessel 12 and / or the temperature of the vessel 12.

[0065] FIG. 5, as noted, depicts an exploded view of vaporizer device 10 consistent with implementations of the current subject matter.

[0066] The vaporizer body 14 comprises a shell 20. The shell 20 includes a proximal opening 502A and a distal opening 502B. The lid 22 may be inserted into the proximal opening 502A to provide a cover for the vessel 12 (e.g., oven) to contain the vaporizable material in the vessel and to provide a seal to control the airflow.

[0067] The lid holder 462A-B may be sized to fit within the shell 20 and include at least one magnet 464. The at least one magnet 464 may provide magnetic coupling with the magnet 230 of the lid 22 to thus secure the lid to the vaporizer body 14.

[0068] An inlet o-ring 468 may seal the lid holder 462A-B and the interior of the shell 20. The vessel 12 may include at its base a screen holder 470B and a screen 470C. The screen holder and screen elevate the vaporizable material from the bottom of the vessel 12 and enable airflow in the vessel and into the first opening 490 of the air tube 492.

[0069] Referring again to the ceramic airpath element 472, it inserts into the proximal opening 473A of the insulation shield 475 to provide at least in part some heat insulation between the vessel (which is a source of heat) and the shell 20. The bottom insulation 477 may be disposed at the distal opening 473B of the insulation shield to insulate the vessel’s heat from the shell 20 and / or the other components of the vaporizer device. The insulation shield 475 may be comprised of a metal and configured to shield or isolate the insulation (which are associated with the vessel and heating components) from other parts of the vaporizer device including air paths within the vaporizer device. For example, the insulation shield 475 mayVia Patent Center Docket No.: 024637-198WO1 Filing Date: February 16, 2026 Customer No.: 39564 contain the heater assembly and may prevent the ingress of insulation material (e.g., insulation such as silica, ceramic, or other types of insulation).

[0070] FIG. 5 also depicts lid position pins 479. These pins 479 connect the skeleton 540 to the lid holder 462 using the insulation shield as a connector. In the example of FIG. 5, two of the pins fasten the insulation shield 475 to the skeleton 540 and two of the pins fasten the insulation shield 475 to the lid holder 462.

[0071] In the example of FIG. 5, some of the electrical components (e.g., battery 124, light pipes 530 to carry light generated by LEDs 136, light pipe bracket 531 to secure the light pipes 530, printed circuit board assembly 534, electrical contactor(s) 532, printer circuit board bracket 538 which couples to the printed circuit board assembly 534, and / or other electrical components) may be configured on the skeleton structure 540.

[0072] Moreover, the skeleton structure 540 may be sealed off from the vessel and airflow using at least the skeleton o-ring 542. At FIG. 5, the screws 560A attach the PCB bracket 538 to the skeleton (540). The lock 560B) is a molded plastic component that attaches to the printed circuit board (PCB) bracket 538 via snaps in the PCB bracket and openings in 560B. The bottom flexible printed circuit board assembly (FPCA) 560C is a flexible printed circuit that contains a switch and a capacitive sensor and is lined with double sided tape. Moreover, the flexible printed circuit board assembly 560C is mechanically attached to the skeleton 540. The flexible printed circuit board assembly 560C also contains electrical connections that are soldered to the printed circuit board. The switch in 560C (see also activation button 180) allows the user to turn the device on, change temperature settings, turn the device off, and / or the like. For example, a capacitive sensor may be used to allow the processor on the PCB to preheat the device based on signal thresholds met when the mouthpiece end of the device is touched by a part of the human body. This improves user experience by minimizing the amount of time users have to wait for the device to produce vapor. Moreover, the thermistor 560D reads the temperature of the vessel 12. In some implementations, the thermistor 560D is attached to the outside of the vessel 12. The side insulation 560E is insulation used in the space between insulation shield and extrusion to minimize heat transfer from the heater assembly to the outer shell, thus improving the user experience by avoiding hot spots on the external surfaces of the device.

[0073] FIG. 5 also depicts a bottom skeleton seal 580. The bottom skeleton seal 580 includes an opening through which the air tube 492 can pass through the seal 580 to enableVia Patent Center Docket No.: 024637-198WO1 Filing Date: February 16, 2026 Customer No.: 39564 airflow into the mouthpiece 18. The air tube 492 provide a pathway for air to travel from the vessel 12 to the mouthpiece 18.

[0074] FIG. 6 depicts the skeleton 540 and lock 560B in accordance with some embodiments. In the example of FIG. 6, the lock 560B engages with PCB bracket 538 to secure the skeleton 540 within the shell 20.

[0075] Referring again to FIG. 4A, the vessel 12 may be positioned on end of the vaporizer body 14 opposite the mouthpiece 18. For example, the vaporizer body 14 may include a first proximal end 1450 at which a mouthpiece 18 is positioned, and a second, distal end 1452 opposite the first proximal end 1450. The vaporizer body 20 may also include the outer shell 20 that surrounds the internal components of the vaporizer body 14. The outer shell 20 may extend between the first proximal end 1450 and the second, distal end 1452. The outer shell 20 may include two opposing long side portions 1455A, 1455B, and two opposing short side portions 1457A, 1457B. The two opposing long side portions and the two opposing short side portions are integrally formed to define the outer shell 20. Each of the two opposing short side portions 1457A, 1457B extend between the two opposing long side portions 1455AA, 1455BB. The vessel 12 and associated heater and ceramic aiipath clement may be positioned in a top half with respect to the two opposing long side portions 1455A, 1455B. Moreover, the vessel 12 and associated heater and ceramic airpath element may be positioned closer to one end of the vaporizer body 14 than to the opposite end of the vaporizer body 14. For example, the vessel 12 (associated heater and ceramic airpath element) may be positioned closer to the short side portion 1457A than to the short side portion 1457B where the mouthpiece 18 is located.

[0076] Referring again to FIGs. 2H and 21, the lid base 236 forms a projection configured to extend into an interior volume of the vessel 12], The lid base 236 may have a shape that corresponds to a shape of the vessel 12. For example, the lid base 236 includes a base portion 299A and a sidewall portion 299B. The sidewall portion extends from the base portion towards the inner surface 298 of the lid 22. The sidewall portion 299B corresponds to the side walls of the vessel 12. The sidewalls portions 299B are perpendicular to the inner surface 298 and the lid base 236 is parallel to the inner surface, so as to form a rectangular (e.g., cylindrical) projection; however, the projection may take other forms so long as the projection can extend into the size and shape of the vessel.

[0077] FIG. 7 is a chart shown an example method 700 for generating an aerosol consistent with implementations of the current subject matter.Via Patent Center Docket No.: 024637-198WO1 Filing Date: February 16, 2026 Customer No.: 39564

[0078] At 702, the vaporizer device 10 may be activated by drawing (e.g., inhaling) through the mouthpiece 18, receipt of contact with a button or another portion of the vaporizer device 10, such as the mouthpiece, receipt of a signal from a device in communication with the vaporizer device 410, and / or the like. In some implementations, the device 10 may detect a draw (e.g., using a pressure sensor, a capacitance sensor, flow sensors, a sensor configured to detect a change in temperature or power applied to the heating element, and / or the like) and may increase the power to a predetermined temperature preset. The power may be regulated by the controller of the vaporizer device 10. Consistent with implementations of the current subject matter, the vaporizer device 10 includes a vessel 12 configured to hold a vaporizable material.

[0079] At 704, the vaporizable material may be heated, such as by the ceramic airpath element 472 that provides both convection and conduction hearing. For example, a heating element (e.g., convection heater 482) may heat the ceramic airpath element 472 (e.g., power applied to the convection heater 482 upon activation) so as to heat the airflow passing by the ceramic airpath element 472 before that airflow enters the vessel 12 (which contains the vaporizable material). Additionally, and / or alternatively, the ceramic airpath clement 472 may be heated by the heating element (e.g., convection healer 482), such that the vessel 12 is heated by conduction. As such, the vaporizable material in the vessel 12 is heated by convection caused by the ceramic airpath element 472 and is heated by conduction (caused by a convection heater 482 and the ceramic airpath element 472). At 706, the generated aerosol (e.g., vaporized vaporable material generated by the heating and draw) may enter the first opening 490 of the air tube 492, which carries the generated aerosol (e.g., containing the vaporized vaporizable material) to a user at the mouthpiece 18.

[0080] In some embodiments, the ceramic airpath element 472 is composed of ceramic materials. Alternatively, or additionally, the ceramic airpath element 472 has a composition of at least 99% Alumina (AI2O3), with the remaining composition of other oxides, such as sodium oxide (Na2O), magnesium oxide (MgO), silicon dioxide (SiCh), iron oxide (Fe2C>3). Alternatively, or additionally, the ceramic airpath element 472 has a composition of 100% Alumina (AhO). Alternatively, or additionally, the ceramic airpath element 472 has a composition of between 50-99% Alumina (AI2O3), with the remaining composition between for example 1 %-50% other oxides, such as sodium oxide (Na2O), magnesium oxide (MgO), silicon dioxide (SiO2), iron oxide (Fe2O3). In some embodiments, the noted composition of the ceramic airpath element 472 may provide enhanced thermal conductivity (e.g., about 20-30Via Patent Center Docket No.: 024637-198WO1 Filing Date: February 16, 2026 Customer No.: 39564 watts per meter kelvin (W / m-K)), optimized specific heat capacity (e.g., 0.7- 1.0 Joules per grams-kelvin (J / g-K)), and efficient thermal flow for consistent heat distribution. These properties can enhance performance and can ensure rapid heating and stable temperature control, when compared to other compositions.

[0081] In view of the above-described implementations of subject matter this application discloses the following list of examples, wherein one feature of an example in isolation or more than one feature of said example taken in combination and, optionally, in combination with one or more features of one or more further examples are further examples also falling within the disclosure of this application:

[0082] Example 1. A vaporizer device comprising:a mouthpiece;a ceramic core heating element configured to cause convection heating and conduction heating, wherein the ceramic core heating element comprises an interior portion and an exterior portion, wherein a thin film heater element extends at least in part around an exterior perimeter of the exterior portion of the ceramic core heating element;a vessel configured to contain a vaporizable material, wherein the vessel is configured to be inserted into the interior portion of the ceramic core heating element;wherein the vessel is heated by convection, using air heated by the ceramic core heating element, and by conduction using contact with at least the ceramic core heating element;a vaporizer body comprising an outer shell which surrounds at least in part one or more internal components of the vaporizer body, the vaporizer body including a first end at which the mouthpiece is positioned and a second end opposite the first end, wherein the outer shell extends between the first end and the second end, the outer shell having two opposing long side portions and two opposing short side portions that define the outer shell;wherein the vessel is positioned in the vaporizer body;a lid configured to be removable from the vaporizer body and configured to expose the vessel; andwherein the lid comprises two ears forming two inlets between the lid and the outer shell, the inlets enabling airflow into the vaporizer device.Via Patent Center Docket No.: 024637-198WO1 Filing Date: February 16, 2026 Customer No.: 39564

[0081] Example 2. The vaporizer device of Example 1, wherein the ceramic core heating element is composed at least in part of at least one ceramic material.

[0082] Example 3. The vaporizer device of any of Examples 1-2, wherein the at least one ceramic material is a composition of alumina and / or an oxide.

[0083] Example 4. The vaporizer device of any of Examples 1 -3, wherein the alumina comprises at least 99% of a total mass of a composition of the at least one ceramic material.

[0084] Example 5. The vaporizer device of any of Examples 1 -4, wherein the alumina comprises 50% to 99% of a total mass of a composition of the at least one ceramic material.

[0085] Example 6. The vaporizer device of any of Examples 1-5, wherein the oxide comprises 1 % to 50% of a total mass of a composition of the at least one ceramic material.

[0086] Example 7. The vaporizer device of any of Examples 1-6, wherein the oxide comprises at least one of a sodium oxide (NaaO), a magnesium oxide (MgO), a silicon dioxide (SiCh), or an iron oxide (Fe2Oj).

[0087] Example 8. The vaporizer device of any of Examples 1-7, wherein the at least one ceramic material provides a thermal conductivity of between 20 watts per meter kelvin to 30 watts per meter kelvin.

[0088] Example 9. The vaporizer device of any of Examples 1-8, wherein the at least one ceramic material provides a specific heat capacity between 0.7 Joules per grams-kelvin and 1.0 joules per grams-kelvin.

[0089] Example 10. The vaporizer device of any of Examples 1-9, wherein the two inlets proximate to the ears and the outer shell are configured to provide a first airpath and a second airpath, wherein the first airpath and the second airpath couple to at least one lower cavity, wherein airflow from the first airpath and the second airpath combine in the at least one lower cavity.

[0090] Example 11. The vaporizer device of any of Examples 1-10, wherein the combined airflow enters a heating chamber that is formed at least in part by the ceramic core heating element and an insulation shield and splits into a first airflow and a second airflow, both of which circulate around at least a portion of the ceramic core heating element before entering as heated air into the vessel via at least one oven inlet.

[0091] Example 12. The vaporizer device of any of Examples 1-11, wherein the ceramic core heating element includes a surface structure to enhance heat transfer.

[0092] Example 13. The vaporizer device of any of Examples 1-12, wherein the two ears are on opposite sides of the lid.Via Patent Center Docket No.: 024637-198WO1 Filing Date: February 16, 2026 Customer No.: 39564

[0093] Example 14. The vaporizer device of any of Examples 1-13, wherein the vessel includes at least one oven inlet to enable an airflow into the vessel, wherein the vessel includes at least one oven outlet positioned at the base of the vessel and opposite the at least one oven inlet.

[0094] Example 15. The vaporizer device of any of Examples 1-14, wherein the vessel is configured to provide a headspace to enable heated air to flow into the at least one oven inlet of the vessel and over at least a portion of vaporizable material before vaporized vaporizable material is carried to the at least one oven outlet and an air tube, which carries the vaporized vaporizable material to the mouthpiece.

[0095] Example 16. The vaporizer device of any of Examples 1-1 further comprising:an insulation shield positioned between the outer shell and the vessel.

[0096] Example 17. The vaporizer device of any of Examples 1-16 further comprising:a skeleton structure;a printed circuit board bracket; anda lock to secure the skeleton structure and the printed circuit board bracket to the outer shell.

[0097] Example 18. The vaporizer device of any of Examples 1-17, wherein the vessel is positioned proximate to the second end and opposite the first end at which the mouthpiece is positioned.

[0098] Example 19. A method comprising:activating a vaporizer device, wherein the vaporizer device comprises a mouthpiece; a ceramic core heating element configured to cause convection heating and conduction heating, wherein the ceramic core heating element comprises an interior portion and an exterior portion, wherein a thin film heater element extends at least in part around an exterior perimeter of the exterior portion of the ceramic core heating element; a vessel configured to contain a vaporizable material, wherein the vessel is configured to be inserted into the interior portion of the ceramic core heating element; wherein the vessel is heated by convection, using air heated by the ceramic core heating element, and by conduction using contact with at least the ceramic core heating element; a vaporizer body comprising an outer shell which surrounds at least in part one or more internal components of the vaporizer body, the vaporizer body including a first end at which the mouthpiece is positioned and a second end opposite the first end, whereinVia Patent Center Docket No.: 024637-198WO1 Filing Date: February 16, 2026 Customer No.: 39564 the outer shell extends between the first end and the second end, the outer shell having two opposing long side portions and two opposing short side portions that define the outer shell; wherein the vessel is positioned in the vaporizer body; a lid configured to be removable from the vaporizer body and configured to expose the vessel; and wherein the lid comprises two ears forming two inlets between the lid and the outer shell, the inlets enabling airflow into the vaporizer device; andheating, using the ceramic core heating element, the vaporizable material contained in the vessel to generate an aerosol, wherein the hearing is via the convection, using air heated by the ceramic core heating element and via the conduction using contact with at least the ceramic core heating element.

[0099] Example 20. The method of Example 19, further comprising any of Examples 2-18.

[0100] In some examples, the vaporizable material may include a plant material, such as a cannabis plant material. Additionally, and / or alternatively, in some examples, the vaporizable material may include a viscous liquid such as, for example a cannabis oil and / or concentrate (e.g., wax, shatter, buddcr, butane hash oil, and the like). In some variations, the viscous liquid comprises between 0.3% and 100% cannabis oil extract. The viscous liquid may include a carrier for improving vapor formation, such as, for example, propylene glycol, glycerol, medium chain triglycerides (MCT) including lauric acid, capric acid, caprylic acid, caproic acid, etc., at between 0.01% and 25% (e.g., between 0. 1% and 22%, between 1% and 20%, between 1% and 15%, and / or the like). In some variations the vapor-forming carrier is 1,3-Propanediol. A cannabis liquid may include a cannabinoid or cannabinoids (natural and / or synthetic), and / or a terpene or terpenes derived from organic materials such as for example fruits and flowers. For example, any of the vaporizable materials described herein may include one or more (e.g., a mixture of) cannabinoid including one or more of: CBG (Cannabigerol), CBC (Cannabichromene), CBL (Cannabicyclol), CBV (Cannabivarin), THCV (Tetrahydrocannabivarin), CBDV (Cannabidivarin), CBCV (Cannabichromevarin), CBGV (Cannabigerovarin), CBGM (Cannabigerol Monomethyl Ether), Tetrahydrocannabinol, Cannabidiol (CBD), Cannabinol (CBN), Tetrahydrocannabinolic Acid (THCA), Cannabidioloc Acid (CBDA), Tetrahydrocannabivarinic Acid (THCVA), one or more Endocannabinoids (e.g., anandamide, 2-Arachidonoylglycerol, 2-Arachidonyl glyceryl ether, N-Arachidonoyl dopamine, Virodhamine, Lysophosphatidylinositol), and / or a synthetic cannabinoids such as, for example, one or more of: JWH-018, JWH-073, CP-55940,Via Patent Center Docket No.: 024637-198WO1 Filing Date: February 16, 2026 Customer No.: 39564 Dimethylheptylpyran, HU-210, HU-331, SR144528, WIN 55,212-2, JWH-133, Levonantradol (Nantrodolum), and AM-2201. The oil vaporization material may include one or more terpene, such as, for example. Hemiterpenes , Monoterpenes (e.g., geraniol, teipineol, limonene, myrcene, linalool, pinene, Iridoids), Sesquiterpenes (e.g., humulene, famesenes, famesol), Diterpenes (e.g., cafestol, kahweol, cembrene and taxadiene), Sesterterpenes, (e.g., geranylfamesol), Triterpenes (e.g., squalene), Sesquarterpenes (e.g, ferrugicadiol and tetraprenylcurcumene), Tetraterpenes (lycopene, gamma-carotene, alpha- and betacarotenes), Polyterpenes, and Norisoprenoids. For example, a liquid (e.g., oil and / or concentrate) vaporization material as described herein may include between 0.3-100% cannabinoids (e.g., 0.5-98%, 10-95%, 20-92%, 30-90%, 40-80%, 50-75%, 60-80%, etc.), 0- 40% terpenes (e.g., 130%, 10-30%, 10-20%, etc.), and 0-25% carrier (e.g., medium chain triglycerides (MCT)).

[0101] In any of the liquid and / or semi-liquid vaporizable materials described herein (including in particular, the cannabinoid-based vaporizable materials), the viscosity may be within a predetermined range. The range may be between, at room temperature (23° C) about 30 cP (centipoise) and 115 kcP (kiloccntipoisc), between 30cP and 200 kcP, although higher viscosities and / or lower viscosities may be implemented as well. For example, the viscosity may be between 40 cP and 113 kcP at room temperature. Outside of this range, the vaporizable material may fail in some instances to wick appropriately to form a vapor as described herein. In particular, it is typically desired that the liquid and / or semi-liquid may be made sufficiently thin to both permit transporting at a rate that is useful with the apparatuses described herein, while also limiting leaking (e.g., viscosities below that of ~30 cP at room temperature might result in problems with leaking).

[0102] Although the disclosure, including the figures, described herein may described and / or exemplify these different variations separately, it should be understood that all or some, or components of them, may be combined.

[0103] Although various illustrative embodiments are described above, any of a number of changes may be made to various embodiments. For example, the order in which various described method steps are performed may often be changed in alternative embodiments, and in other alternative embodiments one or more method steps may be skipped altogether. Optional features of various device and system embodiments may be included in some embodiments and not in others. Therefore, the foregoing description is provided primarily for exemplary purposes and should not be interpreted to limit the scope of the claims.Via Patent Center Docket No.: 024637-198WO1 Filing Date: February 16, 2026 Customer No.: 39564

[0104] When a feature or element is herein referred to as being “on” another feature or element, it can be directly on the other feature or element or intervening features and / or elements may also be present. In contrast, when a feature or element is referred to as being “directly on” another feature or element, there are no intervening features or elements present. It will also be understood that, when a feature or element is referred to as being “connected”, “attached” or “coupled” to another feature or element, it can be directly connected, attached or coupled to the other feature or element or intervening features or elements may be present. In contrast, when a feature or element is referred to as being “directly connected”, “directly attached” or “directly coupled” to another feature or element, there are no intervening features or elements present. Although described or shown with respect to one embodiment, the features and elements so described or shown can apply to other embodiments. References to a structure or feature that is disposed “adjacent” another feature may have portions that overlap or underlie the adjacent feature.

[0105] Terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. For example, as used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” arc intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises” and / or “comprising,” when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof. As used herein, the term “and / or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items and may be abbreviated as “ / ”.

[0106] Spatially relative terms, such as, for example, “under”, “below”, “lower”, “over”, “upper” and the like, may be used herein for ease of description to describe one element or feature’s relationship to another element(s) or feature(s) as illustrated in the figures. It will be understood that the spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. For example, if a device in the figures is inverted, elements described as “under” or “beneath” other elements or features would then be oriented “over” the other elements or features. Thus, the exemplary term “under” can encompass both an orientation of over and under. The device may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptors used herein interpreted accordingly. Similarly, the termsVia Patent Center Docket No.: 024637-198WO1 Filing Date: February 16, 2026 Customer No.: 39564 “upwardly”, “downwardly”, “vertical”, “horizontal” and the like are used herein for the purpose of explanation only unless specifically indicated otherwise.

[0107] Although the terms “first” and “second” may be used herein to describe various features / elements (including steps), these features / elements should not be limited by these terms, unless the context indicates otherwise. These terms may be used to distinguish one feature / element from another feature / element. Thus, a first feature / element discussed below could be termed a second feature / element, and similarly, a second feature / element discussed below could be termed a first feature / element without departing from the leachings provided herein.

[0108] Throughout this specification and the claims which follow, unless the context requires otherwise, the word “comprise”, and variations such as “comprises” and “comprising” means various components can be co-jointly employed in the methods and articles (e.g., compositions and apparatuses including device and methods). For example, the term “comprising” will be understood to imply the inclusion of any stated elements or steps but not the exclusion of any other elements or steps.

[0109] As used herein in the specification and claims, including as used in the examples and unless otherwise expressly specified, all numbers may be read as if prefaced by the word “about” or “approximately,” even if the term does not expressly appear. The phrase “about” “or “approximately” may be used when describing magnitude and / or position to indicate that the value and / or position described is within a reasonable expected range of values and / or positions. For example, a numeric value may have a value that is + / - 0.1% of the stated value (or range of values), + / - 1% of the stated value (or range of values), + / - 2% of the stated value (or range of values), + / - 5% of the stated value (or range of values), + / - 10% of the stated value (or range of values), etc. Any numerical values given herein should also be understood to include about or approximately that value, unless the context indicates otherwise.

[0110] The examples and illustrations included herein show, by way of illustration and not of limitation, specific embodiments in which the subject matter may be practiced. As mentioned, other embodiments may be utilized and derived there from, such that structural and logical substitutions and changes may be made without departing from the scope of this disclosure. Although specific embodiments have been illustrated and described herein, any arrangement calculated to achieve the same purpose may be substituted for the specific embodiments shown. This disclosure is intended to cover any and all adaptations or variationsVia Patent Center Docket No.: 024637-198WO1 Filing Date: February 16, 2026 Customer No.: 39564 of various embodiments. Combinations of the above embodiments, and other embodiments not specifically described herein, are possible.

[0111] In the descriptions above and in the claims, phrases such as, for example, “at least one of’ or “one or more of’ may occur followed by a conjunctive list of elements or features. The term “and / or” may also occur in a list of two or more elements or features. Unless otherwise implicitly or explicitly contradicted by the context in which it used, such a phrase is intended to mean any of the listed elements or features individually or any of the recited elements or features in combination with any of the other recited elements or features. For example, the phrases “at least one of A and B;” “one or more of A and B;” and “A and / or B” are each intended to mean “A alone, B alone, or A and B together.” A similar interpretation is also intended for lists including three or more items. For example, the phrases “at least one of A, B, and C;” “one or more of A, B, and C;” and “A, B, and / or C” are each intended to mean “A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, or A and B and C together.” Use of the term “based on,” above and in the claims is intended to mean, “based at least in part on,” such that an unrecited feature or element is also permissible.

[0112] The implementations set forth in the foregoing description do not represent all implementations consistent with the subject matter described herein. Instead, they are merely some examples consistent with aspects related to the described subject matter. Although a few variations have been described in detail herein, other modifications or additions are possible. In particular, further features and / or variations can be provided in addition to those set forth herein. For example, the implementations described above can be directed to various combinations and sub-combinations of the disclosed features and / or combinations and subcombinations of one or more features further to those disclosed herein. In addition, the logic flows depicted in the accompanying figures and / or described herein do not necessarily require the particular order shown, or sequential order, to achieve desirable results. The scope of the following claims may include other implementations or embodiments.

Claims

Via Patent Center Docket No.: 024637-198WO1 Filing Date: February 16, 2026 Customer No.: 39564CLAIMSWhat is claimed is:

1. A vaporizer device comprising:a mouthpiece;a ceramic core heating element configured to cause convection heating and conduction heating, wherein the ceramic core heating element comprises an interior portion and an exterior portion, wherein a thin film heater element extends at least in part around an exterior perimeter of the exterior portion of the ceramic core heating element;a vessel configured to contain a vaporizable material, wherein the vessel is configured to be inserted into the interior portion of the ceramic core heating element;wherein the vessel is heated by convection, using air heated by the ceramic core heating element, and by conduction using contact with at least the ceramic core heating element; a vaporizer body comprising an outer shell which surrounds at least in part one or more internal components of the vaporizer body, the vaporizer body including a first end at which the mouthpiece is positioned and a second end opposite the first end, wherein the outer shell extends between the first end and the second end, the outer shell having two opposing long side portions and two opposing short side portions that define the outer shell;wherein the vessel is positioned in the vaporizer body;a lid configured to be removable from the vaporizer body and configured to expose the vessel; andwherein the lid comprises two ears forming two inlets between the lid and the outer shell, the inlets enabling airflow into the vaporizer device.

2. The vaporizer device of claim 1, wherein the ceramic core heating element is composed at least in part of at least one ceramic material.

3. The vaporizer device of claim 2, wherein the at least one ceramic material is a composition of alumina and / or an oxide.

4. The vaporizer device of claim 3, wherein the alumina comprises at least 99% of a total mass of a composition of the at least one ceramic material.

5. The vaporizer device of claim 3, wherein the alumina comprises 50% to 99% of a total mass of a composition of the at least one ceramic material.Via Patent Center Docket No.: 024637-198WO1 Filing Date: February 16, 2026 Customer No.: 39564 6. The vaporizer device of claim 3, wherein the oxide comprises 1% to 50% of a total mass of a composition of the at least one ceramic material.

7. The vaporizer device of claim 3, wherein the oxide comprises at least one of a sodium oxide (Na?O), a magnesium oxide (MgO), a silicon dioxide (SiO?), or an iron oxide (FezOa).

8. The vaporizer device of claim 2, wherein the at least one ceramic material provides a thermal conductivity of between 20 watts per meter kelvin to 30 watts per meter kelvin.

9. The vaporizer device of claim 2, wherein the at least one ceramic material provides a specific heat capacity between 0.7 Joules per grams-kelvin and 1.0 joules per gramskelvin.

10. The vaporizer device of claim 1, wherein the two inlets proximate to the ears and the outer shell are configured to provide a first airpath and a second airpath, wherein the first airpath and the second airpath couple to at least one lower cavity, wherein airflow from the first airpath and the second airpath combine in the at least one lower cavity.

11. fhe vaporizer device of claim 10, wherein the combined airflow enters a heating chamber that is formed at least in part by the ceramic core heating element and an insulation shield and splits into a first airflow and a second airflow, both of which circulate around at least a portion of the ceramic core heating element before entering as heated air into the vessel via at least one oven inlet.

12. The vaporizer device of claim 1, wherein the ceramic core heating element includes a surface structure to enhance heat transfer.

13. The vaporizer device of claim 1, wherein the two ears are on opposite sides of the lid.

14. The vaporizer device of claim 1, wherein the vessel includes at least one oven inlet to enable an airflow into the vessel, wherein the vessel includes at least one oven outlet positioned at a base of the vessel and opposite the at least one oven inlet.Via Patent Center Docket No.: 024637-198WO1 Filing Date: February 16, 2026 Customer No.: 39564 15. The vaporizer device of claim 14, wherein the vessel is configured to provide a headspace to enable heated air to flow into the at least one oven inlet of the vessel and over at least a portion of vaporizable material before vaporized vaporizable material is earned to the at least one oven outlet and an air tube, which carries the vaporized vaporizable material to the mouthpiece.

16. The vaporizer device of claim 1 further comprising:an insulation shield positioned between the outer shell and the vessel.

17. The vaporizer device of claim 1 further comprising:a skeleton structure;a printed circuit board bracket; anda lock to secure the skeleton structure and the printed circuit board bracket to the outer shell.

18. The vaporizer device of claim 1, wherein the vessel is positioned proximate to the second end and opposite the first end at which the mouthpiece is positioned.

19. A method comprising:activating a vaporizer device, wherein the vaporizer device comprises a mouthpiece; a ceramic core heating element configured to cause convection heating and conduction heating, wherein the ceramic core heating element comprises an interior portion and an exterior portion, wherein a thin film heater element extends at least in part around an exterior perimeter of the exterior portion of the ceramic core heating element; a vessel configured to contain a vaporizable material, wherein the vessel is configured to be inserted into the interior portion of the ceramic core heating element; wherein the vessel is heated by convection, using air heated by the ceramic core heating element, and by conduction using contact with at least the ceramic core heating element; a vaporizer body comprising an outer shell which surrounds at least in part one or more internal components of the vaporizer body, the vaporizer body including a first end at which the mouthpiece is positioned and a second end opposite the first end, wherein the outer shell extends between the first end and the second end, the outer shell having two opposing long side portions and two opposing short side portions that define the outer shell; wherein the vessel is positioned in the vaporizer body; a lid configured to be removable from the vaporizer body and configured to expose the vessel; and wherein the lid comprises two earsVia Patent Center Docket No.: 024637-198WO1 Filing Date: February 16, 2026 Customer No.: 39564 forming two inlets between the lid and the outer shell, the inlets enabling airflow into the vaporizer device; andheating, using the ceramic core heating element, the vaporizable material contained in the vessel to generate an aerosol, wherein the heating is via the convection, using air heated by the ceramic core heating element and via the conduction using contact with at least the ceramic core heating element.

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