Vaporizable Tablet Manufacturing with Binding Agents

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional vaporizable materials in vaporizer devices are ineffective in producing sufficient vapor, inefficient in releasing active ingredients, prone to overheating, and leave residue, failing to deliver pleasant flavors and aromas.

Innovation Solution

A method of manufacturing a vaporizable tablet by grinding the material and treating it with an aerosol forming agent, water, and binding agents, followed by thermal conditioning, to enhance thermal conductivity and vapor production, using a mixture that includes vegetable glycerin as a first binding agent to lower the boiling point and microcrystalline cellulose as a second binding agent to adjust tablet properties.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Quantity of substance

If conventional vaporizable material is used in atomizer, then device structure is simple, but vapor production is insufficient and active ingredients are not efficiently released

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevapor productionVSAvoidmaterial composition complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses composite materials by combining vaporizable material with binding agents (vegetable glycerin, propylene glycol, starch, or cellulose) to create a tablet formulation. This composite structure improves thermal conductivity and vapor production while maintaining ease of use in the atomizer device.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Reliability

If conventional vaporizable material is heated, then heating process is simple, but localized heating and overheating occur leaving residue

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveheating efficiencyVSAvoidresidue and overheating
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the physical and chemical parameters of the vaporizable material by incorporating binding agents that modify thermal conductivity and heat distribution. This results in more uniform heating, reduced localized overheating, and minimized residue formation during the vaporization process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Ease of operation

If conventional vaporizable material is used, then manufacturing process is simple, but sensory experience is poor and flavors are not brought out

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesensory experienceVSAvoidmaterial preparation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-mixing the vaporizable material with binding agents and conditioning it in a sealed enclosure before use. This preliminary preparation enhances flavor and aroma release during vaporization while maintaining ease of use, as the material is ready for immediate insertion into the atomizer without requiring additional preparation by the user.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

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

The solution improves vapor production, reduces overheating, effectively releases active compounds, and enhances flavor and aroma, allowing for more efficient energy use and user satisfaction with customizable sensory experiences.

Implementation Method 1

using a mixture that includes vegetable glycerin as a first binding agent to lower the boiling point

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLowering boiling point: Phase Change

Implementation Method 2

A current is typically passed through the coil, heating the chamber and the vaporizable material contained therein

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectHeating: Heating

Implementation Method 3

vaporizing a consumable vaporizable material by heating the vaporizable material at a lower temperature than an open flame so that a user can inhale the material in vapor form

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectVaporization: Evaporation

Data Source

PatentUS20230172257A1Method of manufacturing a vaporizable tablet for use in an atomizer
Publication Date: 2023.06.08 JUPITER RESEARCH LLC
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AI summary

Various embodiments of the present technology may provide a method of manufacturing a vaporizable tablet for use in an atomizer of a vaporizer device. The method may include grinding a vaporizable material and treating the ground vaporizable material with a mixture comprising an aerosol forming agent and at least one binding agent. The method may also include conditioning or thermally treating the vaporizable material in a sealed enclosure or open environment for a time period. The method may further include forming the tablet utilizing the treated, conditioned vaporizable material.