E-cigarette Dosing System for Gradual Nicotine Reduction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing e-cigarettes lack the ability to automatically and flexibly mix ingredients in an inhaling composition and control components such as nicotine and cannabis, which limits user flexibility and does not allow for gradual reduction of harmful or addictive components over time.
Innovation Solution
A mobile e-cigarette system with multiple containers for different components, featuring a dosing arrangement that can automatically control and reduce the dose of at least one component over time, including options for precise dosing intervals and a boosting mechanism for instant increase, along with a controller and aerosol generators to ensure consistent vapor delivery without dry air.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If e-cigarettes use fixed composition e-liquid, then manufacturing is simple, but user flexibility and adaptability are poor
Solution Approach 1:
The e-liquid composition is segmented into multiple separate containers (first container for first component, second container for second component) that can be independently controlled. This allows the device to mix different components in varying ratios according to user preferences or reduction schedules, providing flexibility without requiring complex pre-mixed formulations.
Solution Approach 2:
The dosing arrangement dynamically adjusts the amount of each component delivered to the vaporization chamber over time. The controller can modify dosing parameters based on usage patterns, enabling gradual reduction of addictive components while maintaining user flexibility and adapting to individual needs.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If e-cigarettes deliver full dose of addictive components, then user satisfaction is maintained, but health harm increases
Solution Approach 1:
The dosing arrangement implements periodic delivery of addictive components rather than continuous full-dose delivery. By controlling the timing and frequency of doses, the system gradually reduces the amount of addictive substances delivered over time, lowering health harm while maintaining user satisfaction through structured dosing intervals.
Solution Approach 2:
The controller dynamically changes dosing parameters (amount, frequency, timing) of addictive components based on usage data and predefined reduction schedules. This allows gradual parameter adjustment that reduces health harm while adapting to maintain user satisfaction throughout the reduction process.
3Manufacturing precision
If e-cigarettes use multiple containers for different components, then compositional control improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple containers for different components are merged into a single integrated vaporization chamber where components are mixed and vaporized together. This unified approach allows precise compositional control through the dosing arrangement while avoiding the complexity of multiple separate vaporization systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The dosing arrangement acts as an intermediary between the multiple component containers and the vaporization chamber. It precisely controls the mixing ratios and delivery timing of different components, achieving accurate compositional control while simplifying the overall system architecture through centralized management.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables flexible and controlled inhalation of mixed compositions, allowing users to gradually reduce addictive components, ensuring consistent vapor quality and user safety through precise dosing and boosting capabilities.
Implementation Method 1
heating a liquid to generate an aerosol, commonly called a 'vapor'
Implementation Method 2
a heating element/atomizer... and wicking material that draws liquid onto the coil
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention is directed to a system for dosing an inhaling composition. It is preferably integrated into an e-cigarette. The system comprises more than one component for the inhaling composition. A first container (30) can be provided for a first component for the composition. A second container (31) can be further provided for a second component for the composition. Moreover, a dosing arrangement (10, 11, 40) can be arranged that is configured to automatically reduce the dose of at least the second component over time.