Patent ID: 8201752
Filing Date: 2012-06-19
Classification: A01M,A61L,F22B

Abstract:
1. A method for generating a vapor from a liquid, comprising using a vaporization apparatus to vaporize the liquid, wherein the apparatus requires less than 200 Joules per milligram of liquid vaporized, preferably less than 190 Joules of energy per milligram of liquid vaporized, more preferably less than 180 Joules of energy per milligram of liquid vaporized and most preferably less than 170 Joules of energy per milligram of liquid vaporized, wherein the vaporization apparatus comprises a heater, a porous member cap and a porous member matingly configured for heat transfer between the heater and the porous member, wherein the porous member cap includes a side wall 106 for engaging the porous member at points along at least two surfaces, the porous member cap also including at least one further 110 and at least one channel 112 disposed at an interface with the porous member and further wherein a pre-load on the porous member cap and the porous member is greater than zero.