Patent Publication Number: US-2021186099-A1

Title: Heat not burn electronic cigarette device and method for operating the same

Description:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
     The present application generally relates to electronic cigarette devices, and more particularly, to a heat not burn electronic cigarette device and method for operating the same. 
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     One major complain that users dislike their heat not burn electronic cigarette devices is the taste. Using low heat baking instead to combustion is able to let the users smoke healthily. However, if the user is unsatisfied with the flavor, the user will probably switch back to smoke traditional cigarettes. 
     There are two most important aspects which make the taste of the heat not burn electronic cigarette device to be different from combustion ones: flavor and airflow. Combustion cigarettes have their unique flavor due to the carbonized reaction of burning tobacco leafs. It is more of a bitter and mellow taste compared to the heat not burn electronic cigarette device. Even they have the same kind of cigarette from a same pack, the taste difference still cannot be eliminated as long as the heating processes are different. On the other hand, traditional cigarettes tend to have stronger sucking resistance since the airflow is blocked by filter. 
     Therefore, a need remains for a heat not burn electronic cigarette device and method thereof to eliminate the flavor and air flow problems. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     The present application discloses a heat not burn electronic cigarette device and method thereof to eliminate the flavor and air flow problems. 
     The heat not burn electronic cigarette device comprises a detachable mouthpiece, a body and a heating component. The detachable mouthpiece comprises an opening. The body is coupled to the detachable mouthpiece. The heating component is coupled to the body. 
     In various exemplary embodiments, wherein the detachable mouthpiece comprises silicon. More specifically, the detachable mouthpiece comprises food-grade scented silicon. 
     In various exemplary embodiments, the detachable mouthpiece further comprises a channel coupled to the opening. 
     A method for operating a heat not burn electronic cigarette device is also disclosed. The method comprises coupling a first detachable mouthpiece to the body, wherein the first detachable mouthpiece comprises a first opening; detaching the first detachable mouthpiece from the body; and coupling a second detachable mouthpiece to the body, wherein the second detachable mouthpiece comprises a second opening. 
     In various exemplary embodiments, wherein shapes of the first opening and the second opening are different. 
     Based on the above, the present application allows the user to choose different mouthpiece since the mouthpiece is detachable. As such, different types of airflow can be selected since the openings of the detachable mouthpieces are different, eliminating the airflow problem of current heat not burn electronic cigarette devices. 
     In addition, the food-grade scented silicon provides user a taste which is closer to traditional cigarettes, eliminating the likelihood that the user switches back to smoke traditional cigarette because he/she prefers the taste of traditional cigarette. 
     By solving the problems of flavor and airflow, the heat not burn electronic cigarette device of the present application is able to provide the users a healthier smoking experience while it is much closer to the traditional cigarettes. 
     Numerous other advantages and features of the present application will become readily apparent from the following detailed description of disclosed embodiments, from the claims and from the accompanying drawings. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The objects, features and advantages of the present application will be more readily appreciated upon reference to the following disclosure when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to identify identical components in the various views, and wherein reference numerals with alphabetic characters are utilized to identify additional types, instantiations or variations of a selected component embodiment in the various views, in which: 
         FIG. 1A  illustrates a view of a heat not burn electronic cigarette device of the present application. 
         FIG. 1B  illustrates a view of the heat not burn electronic cigarette device of the present application with a case being removed. 
         FIGS. 2A-2B  illustrate a view of a detachable mouthpiece of the heat not burn electronic cigarette device of the present application. 
         FIG. 3  illustrates a flow chart of a method for operating the heat not burn electronic cigarette device of the present application. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DISCLOSED EMBODIMENTS 
     Reference will now be made in detail to the present representative embodiments of the present application, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, the same reference numbers are used in the drawings and the description to refer to the same or like parts. 
       FIG. 1A  illustrates a view of a heat not burn electronic cigarette device  100  of the present application.  FIG. 1B  illustrates a view of the heat not burn electronic cigarette device  100  of the present application with a case  140  being removed.  FIGS. 2A-2B  illustrate a view of a detachable mouthpiece  110  of the heat not burn electronic cigarette device  100  of the present application. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 1A-2B , the heat not burn electronic cigarette device  100  comprises a detachable mouthpiece  110 , a body  120 , a heating component  130 , and a case  140 . The detachable mouthpiece  110  comprises an opening  112  and a channel  114  coupled to the opening  112 . In one embodiment, the opening  112  can be round. In another embodiment, the opening  112  can be square, and the present application is not limited thereto. 
     In one embodiment, the channel  114  can be straight. In another embodiment, the channel  114  can be curved, and the present application is not limited thereto. In addition, the channel  140  may include a stepped structure as shown in  FIG. 2B , however, the present application is not limited in the structure of the channel  140 . As such, the user may choose the preferred detachable mouthpiece  110  which may provide different airflow for the user. 
     In a further embodiment, the material of the detachable mouthpiece  110  can be made by silicon. More specifically, the detachable mouthpiece  110  may be made by food-grade scented silicon, which can provide the user a closer taste as the traditional cigarettes. Therefore, the problem of different tastes between current heat not burn electronic cigarette device and traditional cigarette can be resolved. 
     The body  120  is coupled to the detachable mouthpiece  110 , and the heating component  130  is coupled to the body  120 . In one embodiment, the heating component  130  in the present application is a heating tube as an example. In another embodiment, the heating component  130  can also be other types such as a heating blade. The case  140  is configured to cover the body  120  and the heating component  130  for protection. 
       FIG. 3  illustrates a flow diagram of a method  300  for operating the heat not burn electronic cigarette device  100  of the present application. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 1A-3 , the initial step  310  of the method  300  is coupling a first detachable mouthpiece  110  to the body  120 . The first detachable mouthpiece  110  comprises a first opening  112  and a first channel  114  as an example. However, if the user is unsatisfied with the airflow, the user may detach the first detachable mouthpiece  110  from the body  120  as shown in step  320 , and coupling another detachable mouthpiece (not separately illustrated) to the body  120  as shown in the step  330 . The another detachable mouthpiece (not separately illustrated) may include a second opening and/or a second channel having different shape from the first opening  112  and the first channel  114 . The step  320  and the step  330  can be looped until the user finds out the most suitable detachable mouthpiece for him/her. 
     Based on the above, the present application allows the user to choose different mouthpiece since the mouthpiece is detachable. As such, different types of airflow can be selected since the openings of the detachable mouthpieces are different, eliminating the airflow problem of current heat not burn electronic cigarette devices. 
     In addition, the food-grade scented silicon provides user a taste which is closer to traditional cigarettes, eliminating the likelihood that the user switches back to smoke traditional cigarette because he/she prefers the taste of traditional cigarette. 
     By solving the problems of flavor and airflow, the heat not burn electronic cigarette device of the present application is able to provide the users a healthier smoking experience while it is much closer to the traditional cigarettes. 
     It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made to the structure of the present application without departing from the scope or spirit of the present application. In view of the foregoing, it is intended that the present application cover modifications and variations of this application provided they fall within the scope of the following claims and their equivalents.