Vaporizing devices and related methods for controlling an amount of substance being vaporized for consumption by a user

Vaporizing devices and related methods for controlling an amount of substance being vaporized for consumption by a user are disclosed herein. According to an aspect, a vaporizing device includes a casing configured to hold a substance for vaporizing. The vaporizing device also includes a plunger comprising a heating element inserted within the casing. The vaporizing device also includes a mechanism configured to advance the substance within the casing. Further, the vaporizing device includes a mouthpiece comprising an atomized configured to vaporize the material using the heating element.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The presently disclosed subject matter relates to vaporizing devices. More particularly, the presently disclosed subject matter relates to vaporizing devices for controlling an amount of substance being vaporized for consumption by a user.

BACKGROUND

A popular alternative to smoking tobacco based products, such as cigarettes, is inhaling vapors from a pen-sized vaporizing device, also known as electronic cigarettes. Some of these devices vaporize a substance, such as a liquid or oil, using a metal heating element that is in constant contact with the substance. Unfortunately, in these devices the substance of which a user is consuming may also be in constant contact with welds, glues, or by-products of vaporization. This increases the chance the user may consume potentially toxic vapors in addition to the vaporized substance. Thus, there is a need for a vaporizing device that can safely vaporize a substance without exposing user to toxic vapors.

Additionally, many known vaporizing devices fail to inform a user of an amount of substance either consumed or left for consumption in the vaporizing device. In some instances, a user may consume too much of the substance too quickly. In other instances, if too much of a substance is placed within the vaporizing device, the heating element may not vaporize the substance quickly enough. In such cases, the vaporized substance may take on a bitter taste to the user and waste the substance as it may no longer be desirable for consumption by the user. Therefore, in view of these difficulties, there is a need for improved vaporizing devices and techniques.

SUMMARY

Disclosed herein are vaporizing devices configured to control an amount of substance being vaporized for consumption by a user. According to an aspect, a vaporizing device includes a casing configured to hold a substance for vaporizing. The vaporizing device also includes a plunger comprising a heating element inserted within the casing. The vaporizing device also includes a mechanism configured to advance the substance within the casing. Further, the vaporizing device includes a mouthpiece comprising an atomized configured to vaporize the material using the heating element.

According to another aspect, a vaporizing device comprises a chamber configured to hold a substance for vaporizing. The vaporizing device also includes a heating chamber configured to couple to the chamber and vaporize the substance. The vaporizing device also includes a casing configured to receive the chamber and the heating element. The vaporizing device also includes a mechanism coupled to the casing and configured to advance the material within the chamber. Further, the vaporizing device includes a mouthpiece configured to receive the vaporized material from the mechanism.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The present disclosure describes vaporizing devices that can control an amount of substance being vaporized for consumption by a user. An example, vaporizing device of the present disclosure may include a casing configured to hold a substance for vaporizing. As an example,FIG. 1illustrates a vaporizing device100including a casing102configured to hold a substance for vaporizing. In accordance with embodiments, the substance may include an oil or other suitable liquid. For example, the substance may be a mixture of vegetable glycerin, propylene glycol, nicotine, the like, or combinations thereof. In another example, the substance may include one or more terpenes or terpenoids. In a further example, the substance may include one or more plant waxes, plant shatters, pure plant molecules, the like, or combinations thereof.

In accordance with embodiments, the casing may include one or more indicators that can measure the amount of the substance contained within the casing. In an example, the casing102may include a glass casing with one or more indicators etched on the glass casing. The indicator(s) can measure the amount of substance left in the casing. In another example, the casing102may include a window with one or more indicators positioned on the window for measuring the amount of substance within the casing. Thus, a user of the vaporizing device100may visually confirm the amount of substance either consumed or available to consume by observing the indicator(s) on the casing. In accordance with embodiments, the casing may be about 1⅜ inches tall and about ¾ inches in diameter, or any other suitable size. Also, in accordance with embodiments, the casing may include a metallic connector for coupling to a mechanism of the vaporizing device as described herein below. The connector may be about ⅛ inches and about ¾ inches in diameter, or any other suitable size. In accordance with embodiments, the casing may vary in size from 1 inch to about 2 inches in length, or any other suitable size.

The vaporizing device of the present disclosure may include a plunger having a heating element inserted within the casing. For example,FIG. 1shows that the vaporizing device100includes a plunger assembly104having a heating element106inserted within the casing102. In accordance with embodiments, the plunger assembly104can include a threaded rod. For example,FIG. 1shows that the plunger assembly104includes a threaded rod106within casing102. Also in accordance with embodiments, the plunger may include a stopper configured to traverse the threaded rod. Continuing the previous example,FIG. 1also shows that the plunger assembly104includes a plunger stopper108configured to traverse the threaded rod106. In accordance with embodiments, the plunger may be about 1¾ inches in length, or any other suitable length. It should be noted that the length of the plunger may vary in accordance with the size of the casing. For example, if the size of the casing increases by ⅛ of an inch, the plunger must also increase by about ⅛ of an inch. Also in accordance with embodiments, the stopper may be substantially ¼ inches in length and slightly less than ¾ inches in diameter to fit within the casing. It should be noted the width of the stopper may vary in accordance with the width of the casing.

In accordance with embodiments, the heating element106comprises a metallic heating coil configured to conduct heat within the interior of the threaded rod. For example,FIG. 3illustrates threaded rod106includes a metallic heating coil200configured to conduct heat within the interior of threaded rod106. In accordance with embodiments, the metallic heating coil200is located vertically within the center of the rod. In accordance with embodiments, the plunger is configured to couple to a battery of the vaporizing device. In embodiment embodiments, the battery may couple to the plunger via a two-wire connector. For example,FIG. 2shows that the plunger assembly104is coupled to battery110of vaporizing device100. In accordance with embodiments, the metallic heating coil200can conduct heat using energy from the battery of the vaporizing device. Continuing the previous example, the metallic heating coil200ofFIG. 2can conduct heat using energy from battery110of vaporizing device100. In accordance with embodiments, the threaded rod may include an insulating material within the interior of the threaded rod for insulating the metallic heating coil200. For example, threaded rod106ofFIG. 2may include an insulating material (not shown) within the interior of the threaded rod106for insulating metallic heating coil200. In this example, the insulating material may be placed between metallic heating coil200and an exterior wall202of threaded rod106.

The vaporizing device of the present disclosure may include a ceramic tip. In accordance with embodiments, the threaded rod may receive the ceramic tip. As an example,FIG. 1illustrates vaporizing device100includes a ceramic tip112. Continuing the previous example,FIG. 2illustrates threaded rod106may receive ceramic tip112. In accordance with embodiments, the ceramic tip comprises threading to fasten the ceramic tip to the threaded rod. For example,FIG. 3illustrates ceramic tip112comprising threading302to fasten the ceramic tip112to threaded rod106. Also, in accordance with embodiments, the ceramic tip comprises a heat sink configured to receive the metallic heating coil. Continuing the previous example,FIG. 3illustrates ceramic tip112comprises a heat sink302configured to receive metallic heating coil202as shown inFIG. 2. In accordance with embodiments, the ceramic tip also comprises an element with a parabolic shape. For example,FIG. 3illustrates ceramic tip112comprises an element304with a parabolic shape.

In accordance with embodiments, the vaporizing device of the present disclosure may include a mechanism configured to advance the substance within the casing. As an example,FIG. 1shows the vaporizing device100as including a mechanism114configured to advance the substance within the casing. In accordance with embodiments, the mechanism114is configured to rotate the plunger to advance the substance in the casing. For example,FIG. 4Aillustrates a cross-sectional view of a mechanism114configured to rotate plunger assembly104to advance a substance in casing102(not shown). In accordance with embodiments, the mechanism114comprises one or more ball bearings configured to rotate the plunger. Continuing the above example,FIG. 4Aillustrates mechanism114comprises one or more ball bearings400configured to rotate plunger assembly104. In accordance with embodiments, the mechanism comprises one or more grooves configured to receive the one or more ball bearings to lock the one or more ball bearings in place. Continuing the previous example,FIG. 4Aillustrates mechanism114including grooves402configured to receive corresponding ball bearings400to lock the ball bearings400in place. In accordance with embodiments, the mechanism can operatively twist as the ball bearings400traverse a surface in between the grooves402in response to an applied twisting force. For example,FIG. 4Aillustrates mechanism114operatively twists as the ball bearings400traverse a surface404in between the grooves402in response to an applied twisting force406applied at the outer surface408of mechanism114.

In accordance with embodiments, the mechanism is substantially 5/16 inches tall and ¾ inches in diameter, or any suitable size. Also in accordance with embodiments, the mechanism comprises a connector atop the mechanism for coupling to the casing. The connector is about ⅛ inches tall and 11/16 inches in diameter. Also in accordance with embodiments, the mechanism comprises a rubber seal atop the connector configured to abut the stopper. The rubber seal can be substantially ¼ inches in diameter and ⅛ inches in length.

In an embodiment, the stopper can traverse the plunger during rotation of the plunger. Returning toFIG. 1, plunger stopper108can traverse the plunger assembly104during rotation of the plunger assembly104. In one embodiment, the stopper can traverse the plunger to advance a substance within the casing. In another embodiment, the stopper can traverse the plunger to return the plunger to an initial position within the casing.

In accordance with embodiments, the mechanism can operatively couple to the casing and a battery of the vaporizing device. For example,FIG. 1illustrates mechanism114operatively coupled to casing102and battery110of vaporizing device100. In accordance with embodiments, the casing can include an element configured to operatively couple the casing to the mechanism. In embodiments, the element may comprise a medical grade stainless steel connection is configured to fasten to the mechanism using one of a snap-on or screw-on configuration. In accordance with embodiments, the battery may include a threaded portion configured to operatively fasten to the mechanism. For example,FIG. 1illustrates the battery110with a threaded portion116for fastening to mechanism114.

In accordance with embodiments, the mechanism is configured to connect the battery to the heating element of the plunger. For example,FIG. 4illustrates a cross-sectional view of mechanism114configured to connect battery110to the heating element200(not shown in this view). In accordance with embodiments, the mechanism comprises a two-wire connector configured connect the metallic heating coil of the heating element to the battery. For example,FIG. 4illustrates that mechanism114includes a two-wire connector412configured to connect heating element200to battery110.

In accordance with embodiments, the battery is substantially 3 inches tall and ¾ inches in diameter. Also in accordance with embodiments, the battery comprises a connector configured to couple the battery to the mechanism as described above. The connector may be about 3/16 inches tall and ¼ inches in diameter. It should be noted that the dimensions of the connector may be set to allow standard size batteries to couple to the connector. For example, the dimensions of the connector may be set to allow a standard AA battery to couple to the connector.

The vaporizing device of the present disclosure includes a mouthpiece comprising an atomizer configured to vaporize the substance using the heating element. Returning toFIG. 1, vaporizing device100comprises a mouthpiece118comprising an atomizer120configured to vaporize the substance using plunger assembly104. In accordance with embodiments, the atomizer defines a receptacle for receiving the plunger. For example,FIG. 5illustrates mouthpiece118comprising atomizer120defines a receptacle500for receiving plunger assembly104(not shown). In accordance with embodiments, the receptacle is defined to receive a ceramic tip of the plunger. For example, receptacle500ofFIG. 5is defined to receive ceramic tip112(not shown).

In accordance with embodiments, the mouthpiece can couple to the casing of the vaporing device.FIG. 1illustrates, as an example, mouthpiece118can couple to casing102of vaporing device100. In accordance with embodiments, the mouthpiece may include a connector configured to connect the mouthpiece to the casing. In one example, the connector is a metallic component configured to fasten to the casing. In one embodiment, the connector may include one or more rubber gaskets for coupling to the casing. In another embodiment, the connector may include one or more threaded sections for coupling to the casing. In accordance with embodiments, the mouthpiece may be about 1.5 inches tall and ¾ inches in diameter at its widest point. In accordance with embodiments, the metallic component is substantially 3/16 inches tall ¾ inches in diameter. In accordance with embodiments, the mouthpiece lengths may typically vary from about 1.5 inches tall to 2.5 inches tall. However, it should be noted the mouthpiece may be constructed to larger lengths. In accordance with embodiments, the mouthpiece may include a curved piece of glass.

In accordance with embodiments, the atomizer defines two or more channels for receiving the substance for vaporizing from the casing. Also in accordance with embodiments, the casing comprises two or more channels aligning with the two or more channels of the atomizer. For example,FIG. 5illustrates atomizer120can define two or more channels502for receiving the substance for vaporizing from the casing102ofFIG. 1. As shown inFIG. 1, casing102comprises two or more channels122aligning with the two or more channels of atomizer120. In accordance with embodiments, the two or more channels of the casing rides in a connector of the casing can couple the casing to the mouthpiece. Also in accordance with embodiments, the connector of the casing is 3/16 inches tall and 11/16 inches in diameter.

The mouthpiece of the vaporizing device can also define a channel with two or more curvatures between the atomizer and an opening of the mouthpiece. For example,FIG. 5illustrates mouthpiece118defines a channel506with two or more curvatures between the atomizer120and opening of the mouthpiece508. An example advantage of a channel with two or more curvatures is the vaporized substance cools as it traverses through the curvatures of the channel to the opening of the mouthpiece.

According to another aspect, a vaporizing device of the present disclosure includes a chamber configured to hold a substance for vaporizing. For example,FIG. 6illustrates a vaporizing device600including a chamber602configured to hold a substance for vaporizing. In accordance with embodiments, the substance comprises one of a liquid and an oil. Also in accordance with embodiments, the chamber may comprise one or more indicators measuring the amount of substance within the casing. For example, the chamber602may include one or more indicators604measuring the amount of substance in the casing. In one embodiment, the chamber may comprise a glass chamber with the one or more indicators etched on the glass casing measuring the amount of substance in the chamber. In an alternative embodiment, the chamber may comprise a window with one or more indicators on the window measuring the amount of substance within the chamber. Thus, a user of the vaporizing device could visually confirm the amount of substance either consumed or available to consume by observing the one or more indicators on the chamber. In accordance with embodiments, the chamber is substantially 1 inch tall and ¼ inches in diameter. It should be noted that the chamber size may vary in accordance with the size of the casing.

The vaporizing device may also include an atomizer configured to couple to the chamber and vaporize the substance. For example,FIG. 6illustrates vaporizing device600includes an atomizer606configured to couple to the chamber and vaporize the substance. In accordance with embodiments, the chamber comprises a nozzle configured to deliver the substance to the atomizer. For example,FIG. 6illustrates chamber602comprises a nozzle608configured to deliver the substance to atomizer606, and a battery110(which corresponds to battery110as shown inFIG. 1). In accordance with embodiments, the nozzle may comprise one or more radial holes for delivering the substance to the atomizer. Also in accordance with embodiments, the vaporizing device may include a cap configured to fasten to the nozzle. Such a cap can prevent the substance from leaving the chamber when the vaporizing device is not in use. In accordance with embodiments, the atomizer is substantially 1.5 inches in diameter and 6/10thcm tall.

In accordance with embodiments, the atomizer may include a dish configured to receive the substance from the chamber. For example,FIG. 6shows an atomizer606including a dish610for receiving the substance from chamber602. In accordance with embodiments, the atomizer606can include a heating element612positioned under the dish for heating the dish610. By placing the heating element612under the dish610, the heating element612can evenly heat the substance at a precise temperature. In accordance with embodiments, the heating element612can be a triple spiral flat metallic heating coil200. In embodiments, the metallic heating coil200can be a platinum heating coil. During operation, the heating element612can operate between about 2.4 ohms and about 3.0 ohms, or another high resistance depending upon the voltage of the batter. For example,FIG. 6shows atomizer606as including a heating element612situated under dish610for heating the dish610. In accordance with embodiments, the dish is about 1 centimeters in diameter and 0.5 centimeters tall.

The vaporizing device can also include a casing configured to receive the chamber and the atomizer. For example,FIG. 6shows a casing614that receives or holds chamber602and atomizer606. In accordance with embodiments, the atomizer comprises two or more radial gaps for releasing the vaporized substance into the casing. As an example,FIG. 6shows atomizer606comprises two or more radial gaps616for releasing the vaporizing substance into casing614. In accordance with embodiments, the casing may be about 2 inches in length and about ¾ inches in diameter. It should be noted that the casing length may vary from about 1.5 to 3 inches in length. It is also noted that the casing or any other structure described herein may be any suitable size, shape, or configuration.

In accordance with embodiments, the chamber can include a threaded plunger. For example,FIG. 6illustrates chamber602including a threaded plunger618. In embodiments, the plunger618includes a stopper attached to a distal end of the plunger. For example,FIG. 6illustrates plunger618comprises a stopper620attached to a distal end of the plunger618. In accordance with embodiments, the threaded plunger is about 1 inch long, or any other suitable length. The stopper is about 1 centimeter in diameter, and 2/10ths centimeters thick. In accordance with embodiments, the stopper can be one of a rigid rubber, a medical grade plastic, or any other suitable material. It should be noted that the stopper size may suitably vary in accordance with the dimensions of the chamber.

The vaporizing device can also include a mechanism coupled to the casing and configured to advance the substance within the chamber. For example,FIG. 6illustrates a mechanism622coupled to casing614to advance the substance within chamber602. In accordance with embodiments, the mechanism can receive a portion of the threaded plunger. Continuing the previous example,FIG. 6illustrates mechanism622configured to receive a portion of threaded plunger618. In accordance with embodiments, the mechanism is configured to rotate the threaded plunger to advance the material within the chamber. For example, mechanism622can rotate the threaded plunger618to advance the material within chamber602. It should be noted that the mechanism622ofFIG. 6can rotate plunger618similarly as to mechanism114ofFIG. 1andFIG. 4. In accordance with embodiments, the mechanism may define two or more channels for receiving the vaporized material from the casing. For example,FIG. 6illustrates mechanism622comprises channels624for receiving the vaporized material from casing614. In accordance with embodiments, the mechanism is about 1 centimeter in height and about 1.5 inches in diameter.

The vaporizing device can also include a mouthpiece for receiving the vaporized material from the mechanism. For example,FIG. 6shows a vaporizing device600including a mouthpiece626for receiving the vaporized material from mechanism622. In accordance with embodiments, the mouthpiece can define two or more intake gaps that align with the two or more channels for receiving the vaporized material from the mechanism. For example,FIG. 6illustrates mouthpiece626can have intake gaps628that align with the channels624of mechanism622.

In accordance with embodiments, the mouthpiece can include multiple layers of radial gaps arranged between the two or more intake gaps and an opening of the mouthpiece for cooling the vaporized material. For example,FIG. 6shows a mouthpiece626having multiple layers630of radial gaps632. The mouthpiece626also has an opening634for cooling the vaporized material from mechanism622. Also in accordance with embodiments, the mouthpiece can receive a portion of the threaded plunger for securing the mouthpiece to the casing. In embodiments, the mouthpiece includes a receptacle for receiving the portion of plunger. For example,FIG. 6shows a mouthpiece626that can receive a portion of threaded plunger618via receptacle636for securing mouthpiece626to casing614. In accordance with embodiments, the mouthpiece is about 1 inch and 1 centimeter in height and about 1.5 inches in diameter. It should be noted that the mouthpiece length may be between about 1 inch and about 3 inches.

Now referring toFIG. 7of the present disclosure.FIG. 7illustrates an upper half of an outer shell casing702of the vaporizing device100. As mentioned above, the outer shell casing702may be made of aluminum or similar material. The lower half of the outer shell casing704is also shown inFIG. 7. The lower half of the outer shell casing704may also be referred to as a lower housing. The lower half of the outer shell casing704can contain additional structural and electrical components of the vaporizing device100which will be described in detail. Attached or suitably associated to the lower half of the outer shell casing704is an oil cartridge706, an oil vapor chamber708, a vapor chamber assembly709, battery110(which corresponds to battery110as shown inFIG. 1), vapor path mouthpiece710, vapor path mouthpiece hole711, linear actuators714,716, and718, and720, heating coil715which corresponds to heating coil200), display722, and an internal bottom casing724of the lower half of the outer shell casing724. The internal bottom casing724may have space suitable enough to hold a circuit board or associated circuitry.

In accordance with these embodiments, the oil cartridge706may be made up of a cap, including a silicon cap which may hold oil and cap the plunger maintaining sterility and cleanliness, vapor chamber, and a cartridge. The oil cartridge may be interchangeable with a loose-leaf or dry herb cartridge which can be placed inside the vapor chamber housing. The oil cartridge706may contain the desired concentrate. In an alternate embodiment, the oil cartridge706may be a glass tube. The glass tube706may have a plunger in its bottom that fits over a piston. It may come with a removable silicon cap on the top to contain the concentrate within when not in use. The oil cartridge706may attach to the oil vapor chamber708. Further, the oil vapor chamber708may attach to the oil cartridge706. The oil may be pushed inside the oil vapor chamber708where it is vaporized. The chamber708may be made out of a thermally conductive material to ensure full vaporization. The chamber708may have a cap on the top which allows air to enter and exit the chamber through air ports. This allows the user to draw the vapor out of the chamber and through the cap. The cap can be removed to make the chamber easier to clean. As further shown inFIG. 7, the vapor chamber assembly709may be made up by both the oil cartridge706and the oil vapor chamber708. It may include a silicone gasket that may seal the connection between the oil cartridge706and the oil vapor chamber708. Once the two are connected they can easily be slid inside the housing of the heating element106. The battery110as shown inFIG. 7can additionally provides the highest output and safety standards according to current industry standards. The battery may be an 18650 size battery and may also be affixed to the internal bottom casing of the lower half of the outer shell casing724. The vapor path mouthpiece710, as shown inFIG. 7, may allow the user of the device to acquire the vapor emitted from the device. A vapor path mouthpiece aperture711may receive oil such that the oil can pass into the vapor chamber assembly709. Also illustrated are linear actuators714,716, and718, and720. The linear actuators convert the motors rotation into forward and backward movement. The linear actuators may also move the piston in and out of the oil cartridge706. The piston is attached to the lead screw using an anti-rotation collar (to be discussed in detail below). This changes the rotation into forward power for the piston to slide inside the plunger which resides in the bottom of the cartridge. As the piston moves the plunger through the cartridge, the oil is pushed into the oil vaporization chamber. As further shown, the heating coil200can be wrapped around rod106in a straight tubular manner. This design provides independent heat to the oil cartridge706and vapor chamber708. It also allows a more robust and efficient heat up and cool down time for the oil cartridge706while also isolating the vapor chamber708for oils and turning both the oil cartridge706and vapor chamber708up for loose leaf. The display722displays a user interface which includes indicators pertaining to temperature, whether the device is on or off, various display modes, such as quick mode or advanced mode and the like. The display722may be any display such as, organic light emitting diode (OLED), light emitting diode (LED), liquid crystal display (LCD), plasma display panel (PDP), or the like.

Now turning toFIG. 8of the present disclosure which illustrates a perspective view of the vaporizing device according toFIG. 7. A vapor path mouthpiece hole802is shown to be apart of the vapor chamber assembly709and may allow oil to pass into the vapor chamber assembly709. The vapor chamber assembly709further includes a vapor chamber air path804which leads into the vapor chamber assembly709. The heating coil200is also illustrated inFIG. 8being attached within the vapor chamber assembly709. The heating coil200may also correspond to or be interchangeable with a heating foil. Also, a connection component806is attached between the oil cartridge706and the oil vapor chamber708.

As further shown inFIG. 8, the “plunger cap”810may be attached inside806of the oil cartridge706. The linear actuator714,716,718, and720may include an outer screw812, a lead screw guide turn stop814which may function to drive the outer screw812, a lead screw guide inner housing816which may be attached to the inner housing to stop rotation of the drive, and outer screw bearings818. The linear actuator714,716,718, and720may further include an outer housing820. The outer screw812may be attached to a motor822. The motor822illustrated inFIG. 8may correspond to a pololu motor822. The motor822is connected to the motor shaft824. The motor shaft824may also be a pololu motor shaft.

FIG. 9is alternate design illustrating a perspective view of the vaporizing device in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. Side buttons902are located on each side of the vaporizing device. The side buttons902are used to activate and deactivate the vaporizing device. The side buttons902may also be used to toggle between various settings programmed within the device. Also shown is the display900which is located at the center of the vaporizing device.FIG. 10also illustrates a side perspective view of the right (or left) side of the vaporizing device. Side buttons1002can function to activate and deactivate the vaporizing device. Both the side buttons902and1002may be pressed simultaneously with the side buttons902in order to activate, deactivate, or toggle between options presented on the device. A mouthpiece1004is shown which may be configured to receive the vaporized material from the mechanism. Also shown is the display1000which is located at the center of the vaporizing device.

The embodiments of the vaporizing device as disclosed above can be incorporated into a variety of uses. For instance, users of the vaporizing device may operate the device in a Quick Mode setting or an Advanced Mode setting. For instance, in a Quick Mode setting, the user may activate the vaporizing device by pushing both side buttons902located on the sides of the device 3 times in a repetitious manner. The same can be done in order to deactivate the device. It is noted that when the device is deactivated, the lead screw814may automatically retract. Once the device is activated, a welcome screen may appear on the display722and displays which type of cartridge is within the device, e.g. loose leaf or oil. Once this occurs, the device can display two options for the user to select from: (1) Quick Mode; or (2) Advanced Mode. The user may be able to toggle between devices by pushing the buttons located closest to the display of the option. For instance, if the display shows Quick Mode on the left side of the screen, then the button corresponding to the left side of the screen should be selected. As such, if the display shows Advanced Mode on the right side of the screen, then the button corresponding to the right side of the screen should be selected.

In Quick mode, if selected, and the oil cartridge is installed, the device will use the preset temperature and dosage size that is preset within the device. The device may also be preset using the advanced mode operation of the application. Once the device reaches the preset temperature, it may instruct the user to push one of the side buttons of the device to initiate the motor822which will allow the user to use the device via vapor path mouthpiece710. When the user utilizes the oil cartridge, the user may push the button again for the same size dosage. The device will remain heated for up to 15 seconds after each iteration in which the motor is engage. The device includes an automatic shut-off inactive status feature where the device may automatically shut-off after 15 seconds if the motor is not engaged via pressing the side button to activate the motor. The user may change the automatic shut-off inactive status feature of the motor to extend up to 30 seconds.

In Quick mode, if selected, and the loose-leaf cartridge is installed, the device will use the preset temperature and dose size that is preset within the device. The device may also be preset using the advanced mode operation of the application. Once the device reaches the preset temperature, the display may show “ready” and the device will remain heated for 5 minutes. The device's automatic shut-off inactive status feature will not execute until after 5 minutes of inactivity by the motor or if the motor is not engaged via pressing the side button to activate the motor. However, the user may extend the session for 10 minutes by pressing the side buttons of the device.

If the user selects Advance Mode, and an oil cartridge is installed, the device will first request the dosage size of the substance. Using the dial located on the device, the user may select from half dose, whole dosage, 1.5 times dose, and 2 times a dose. The dosage metrics may also include 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0. Once the desired dosage is selected, the temperature dial will display the selected temperature. The user may toggle through the various temperature settings and further select a desired setting using the side buttons. The side buttons on the device may be used to scroll and push both side buttons at the same time in order to make a selection.

Once selected, the device can activate once more, begin the heating process and display an indication that the device is ready for use. As a side note, users may use the associated application downloaded on a remote mobile computing device, such as an IPHONE®, to adjust the settings of the vaporizing device100. For instance, the user may activate their application and select advance settings in order to calculate dosage amounts using the percentage of active ingredient of the tested product substance. The application may provide the user with an estimation of how much of a percentage of substance is actually in each dosage size selected.

If the user selects Advance Mode, and loose-leaf cartridge is installed, the device will first request the dosage size of the substance. Using the dial located on the device, the user may select from half dose, whole dosage, 1.5 times dose, and 2 times a dose. The dosage metrics may also include 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0. Once the desired dosage is selected, the temperature dial will display the selected temperature. The user may toggle through the various temperature settings and further select a desired setting using the side buttons. The side buttons on the device may be used to scroll and push both side buttons at the same time in order to make a selection. Once selected, the device will activate once more, begin the heating process and display an indication that the device is ready for use.

FIG. 11is perspective top view of an alternate internal design of the vaporizing device in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.FIG. 11includes battery1100which can be affixed to the lower housing of the device and can include a rechargeable 18650 ion battery. The display1102and circuit board1106may be positioned adjacent from each other. The circuit board1106may be any type of circuit board known in the art including a protected or printed circuit board. Side buttons1002are further illustrated as appearing on the sides of the device. Ceramic cooling plates1108are shown behind the attached circuit board1106. The ceramic cooling plates1106may include an inner path and contain two-parts which may be separated apart. A mouthpiece cooling chamber1110is further illustrated at the back of the device boarding the side buttons1002. The housing1114that the heating element612is wrapped around can be filled with either loose leaf or oil within the oil vapor chamber708. The plunger1116which is explained in greater detail above, is further illustrated in the alternate design ofFIG. 11. The plunger1116is attached to an anti-rotation collar assembly1118, which in turns is attached to an encoder1120. The anti-rotation collar assembly1118may also attach to the lead screw814. The encoder1120controls the speed and position of the motor1122. The encoder1120may also be known as an encoder motor1120.

FIG. 12illustrates a bottom view of the alternate internal design ofFIG. 11. In addition,FIG. 12illustrates a gear box1214and encoder rod1216.FIG. 13is a perspective top exploded view of the internal components ofFIG. 11in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. In addition, a loose-leaf vapor chamber1308, anti-rotation collar plunger assembly1310, lower housing1318, motor1312(which may correspond to the motor822and the motor1122), and the encoder1120which controls the speed and position of the motor1312(which may correspond to motor822and motor1122) are illustrated. The loose-leaf vapor chamber1308may be interchanged with the oil vapor chamber708. The anti-rotation collar plunger assembly1310connects the plunger1116to lead screw816. The anti-rotation collar plunger assembly1310may also prevent the plunger1116and lead screw816from turning so as to inhibit the functionality of the vaporizer. The anti-rotation collar plunger assembly1310may also connect to the anti-rotation collar assembly1118.FIG. 14is perspective exploded top view of the structural components of the vaporizer as shown inFIG. 11in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. The perspective exploded top view forFIG. 14includes all the components disclosed inFIG. 11, as well as additional components fromFIG. 11. For instance,FIG. 14discloses the anti-rotation collar assembly1118. The anti-rotation collar1118may convert its rotation into forward or backward force.FIG. 14further discloses a cap1404, an oil cartridge housing1408, and a gasket interface1410. The gasket interface1410seals the Oil Cartridge connection to the oil chamber. This may prevent oil from being pushed into the gap when the piston is pushing the plunger and also force the oil to take the path of least resistance into the oil vaporization chamber.FIG. 14also discloses a vapor chamber housing1414and an oil heating chamber1412. The oil heating chamber is made of a thermally conductive material and is heated up by the heaters106. The chamber is heated to the vaporization temperature of the oil. Converting it into a gas which is then inhaled by the user. The cap1404may hold oil and also cap or close the plunger, thus, maintaining sterility and cleanliness. The cap1404may also be attached to the oil cartridge704. The dry herb or loose-leaf cartridge may be placed inside the vapor chamber housing1414instead of the oil vapor chamber housing. One cartridge (e.g. loose-leaf or oil) may be stored in one chamber, such as the oil heating chamber, vapor chamber, or loose-leaf chamber, and the other cartridge may be placed inside of the oil heating chamber housing.

While certain embodiments have been described, these embodiments have been presented by way of example only, and are not intended to limit the scope of the presently disclosed subject matter. Indeed, the novel methods, devices, and systems described herein may be embodied in a variety of other forms. Furthermore, various omissions, substitutions, and changes in the form of the methods, devices, and systems described herein may be made without departing from the spirit of the inventions. The accompanying claims and their equivalents are intended to cover such forms or modifications as would fall within the scope and spirit of the presently disclosed subject matter.