Vaping Systems

Description

RELATED APPLICATION(S)

The present application claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 63/395,301, filed Aug. 4, 2022, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 63/436,773, filed Jan. 3, 2023, which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entireties into the present application.

BACKGROUND

Vaping systems limit vaping compound options. There is a desire for users to be able to consume more than one vaping compound using a single device.

SUMMARY

The present disclosure is directed to vaping systems, substantially as shown in and/or described in connection with at least one of the figures, as set forth more completely in the claims.

In some embodiments, the vaping device comprised a first vaping compound chamber fluidically connected to a first vaping element for vaporizing a first vaping compound held in the first vaping compound chamber, a second vaping compound chamber fluidically connected to a second vaping element for vaporizing a second vaping compound held in the second vaping compound chamber, an airflow channel for receiving a vaporized first vaping compound from the first vaping element and a vaporized second vaping compound from the first vaping element; and a mouthpiece for delivering one of the vaporized first vaping compound, the vaporized second vaping compound, and a mixture comprising the vaporized first vaping compound and the vaporized second vaping compound to a user.

In some embodiments, the vaping device further comprises a battery and an activation element communicatively connected to the battery, the first vaping element, and the second vaping element, wherein the activation element is selectively operable to activate one of the first vaping element, the second vaping element, and both the first vaping element and the second vaping element.

In some embodiments, the airflow channel comprises an intake aperture at a distal end of the airflow channel for receiving an inflow of atmospheric air, wherein the airflow channel passes through the first vaping element and receives the vaporized first vaping compound, and wherein the airflow channel passes through the second vaping element and receives the vaporized second vaping compound, and wherein the airflow channel terminates at an exit aperture in a proximal end for delivering the mixture comprising atmospheric air, the vaporized first vaping compound, and the vaporized second vaping compound to a user.

In some embodiments, the airflow channel is a linear airflow pathway for transmitting one of the vaporized first vaping compound, the vaporized second vaping compound, and a mixture comprising the vaporized first vaping compound and the vaporized second vaping compound to a user.

In some embodiments, the first vaping element is calibrated to vaporize a first vaping compound in the first vaping compound chamber and the second vaping element is calibrated to vaporize a second vaping compound in the second vaping compound chamber.

In some embodiments, the first vaping compound is different from the second vaping compound and wherein the calibration of the first vaping element is different from the calibration of the second vaping element.

In some embodiments, the first vaping compound chamber contains a first vaping compound and the second vaping compound chamber contains a second vaping compound, wherein the first vaping compound is a water-based vaping compound and the second vaping compound is a lipid-based vaping compound.

In some embodiments, the vaping device further comprises an airflow selection switch for selecting an atmospheric air intake configuration.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1a shows a diagram of an exemplary vaping system, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 1b shows a line drawing of the vaping system depicted in FIG. 1a;

FIG. 2a shows a cross section of the vaping system depicted in FIG. 1a, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 2b shows a line drawing of the vaping system depicted in FIG. 2a;

FIG. 3a shows a left-side view of the vaping system depicted in FIG. 1a, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 3b shows a line drawing of the vaping system depicted in FIG. 3a;

FIG. 4a a front view of the vaping system depicted in FIG. 1a, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 4b shows a line drawing of the vaping system depicted in FIG. 4a;

FIG. 5a a top view of the vaping system depicted in FIG. 1a, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 5b shows a line drawing of the vaping system depicted in FIG. 5a;

FIG. 6a shows a bottom view of the vaping system depicted in FIG. 1a, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 6b shows a line drawing of the vaping system depicted in FIG. 6a;

FIG. 7a shows another cross section of the vaping system depicted in FIG. 1a, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 7b shows a line drawing of the vaping system depicted in FIG. 7a;

FIG. 8a shows another cross section of the vaping system depicted in FIG. 1a, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 8b shows a line drawing of the vaping system depicted in FIG. 8a;

FIG. 9a shows another cross section of the vaping system depicted in FIG. 1a, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 9b shows a line drawing of the vaping system depicted in FIG. 9a;

FIG. 10 shows a rendering of internal components of a vaping system, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 11 shows a diagram of another exemplary vaping system, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 12 shows a diagram of another exemplary vaping system, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 13 shows a diagram of another exemplary vaping system, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and

FIG. 14 shows a diagram of another exemplary vaping system, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The following description contains specific information pertaining to embodiments and implementations in the present disclosure. The drawings in the present application and their accompanying detailed description are directed to merely exemplary embodiments and implementations. Unless noted otherwise, like or corresponding elements among the figures may be indicated by like or corresponding reference numerals. Moreover, the drawings and illustrations in the present application are generally not shown to scale and are not intended to correspond to actual relative dimensions.

FIG. 1a shows a diagram of an exemplary vaping system, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The depicted vaping system includes vaping device 100 having mouthpiece 101 (not shown), mouthpiece cover 102, first activation element 103, second activation element 105, viewing port 107, charging port 109, atmospheric air intake 111, and airflow selection switch 113. As shown in FIG. 1, vaping system 100 includes first optional sleeve 115a and second optional sleeve 115b. In some embodiments, mouthpiece cover 102 may be a replaceable mouthpiece cover installed by a user to allow operation of vaping system 100 while reducing user contact with surfaces also contacted by other users. FIG. 1b shows a line drawing of the vaping system depicted in FIG. 1a.

First activation element 103 may be an operable switch element for activating components of vaping device 100. First activation element 103 may be a button, a switch, or other means for connecting components of vaping device 100. In some embodiments, first activation element may be a switch for completing a circuit. Second activation element 105, may be a button, a switch, or other means for connecting components of vaping device 100. In some embodiments, first activation element 103 may be a switch for completing a circuit. First activation element 103 may be operated independently or in combination with second activation element 105. In some embodiments, second activation element 105 may be a switch for completing a circuit. Second activation element 105 may be operated independently or in combination with first activation element 103. In some embodiments, activation element 103 and activation element 105 may be the same activation element. In some embodiments, activation element 103 and activation element 105 may comprise a multifunctional or selectively operable switch, button, or other appropriate activation mechanism.

Viewing port 107 may be an aperture through the body of vaping device 100 allowing a user to observe a fill level of a vaporization compound in vaping device 100. In some embodiments, viewing port 107 may include a transparent or translucent window through which the user may observe the contents of a chamber of vaping device 100.

Charging port 109 may be a port through which a user may charge or recharge vaping device 100. In some embodiments, charge port 109 may include a data communication connection. vaping device 100 may charge via USB connection or other proprietary or standardized power transmission. In some embodiments, vaping device 100 may communicate data via a connection through charging port 109. For example, vaping device 100 may include firmware programming to enable operation of vaping device 100. In some embodiments, the firmware or software may be updated vis a data connection using charging port 109.

Atmospheric air intake 111 is an aperture through which atmospheric air surrounding vaping device 100 may enter vaping device 100. Operation of vaping device 100 may require airflow. In some embodiments, vaping device 100 may allow atmospheric air into the system through other ports or apertures, such as through a second atmospheric (not shown) or thorough charging port 109. Airflow selection switch 113 may be a physical switch operable to select alternative airflow configurations. As shown in FIG. 1, airflow selection switch 113 allows atmospheric air intake 111 to remain open and unobstructed, functioning as the primary atmospheric air intake for vaping device 100. In other configurations, airflow selection switch 113 may be positioned in a configuration uncovering a second atmospheric air intake (not shown) to increase the airflow rate into vaping device 100.

As shown in FIG. 1, first optional sleeve 115a is installed on the vaping device and second optional sleeve 115b appears beside the vaping device. First optional sleeve 115a and second optional sleeve 115b may be silicone sleeve elements. In some embodiments, installation of one of the optional sleeves may allow a user to have improved grip and control when holding or operating the vaping device. In other embodiments, the optional sleeves may be made or other materials, such as textile, fabric, rubber, or other material sufficiently elastic to install and remove the sleeve element and having desirable friction and grip properties for maintenance of control during operation of the vaping device.

FIG. 2a shows a cross section of the vaping system depicted in FIG. 1a, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Vaping device 200 includes mouthpiece 201 defining aperture 221, with mouthpiece cover 202 shown installed covering mouthpiece 201. In some embodiments, mouthpiece cover 202 may substantially cover the sides and top of mouthpiece 201 and cover aperture 221. In other embodiments, mouthpiece cover 202 may substantially cover the top and sides of mouthpiece 201 and include one or more apertures to allow the user to draw vapor through mouthpiece cover 202. Users may choose to use their own mouthpiece cover 202 in social settings where individuals may share vaping device 200. As shown in FIG. 2a, vaping device 200 incudes first chamber 223 and second chamber 225. Vaping system 200 may include a printed circuit board (PCB), a computer readable memory storing executable code for controlling operation of vaping device 200, and a hardware processor to execute the executable code to operate vaping device 200. The PCB and control components may be communicatively connected to the first activation element 203 and second activation element 205. Vaping device 200 may include battery compartment 237 for installing a battery (not shown) to power vaping device 200. Power from an installed battery may provide power for operation of the computing elements of vaping device 200. Power from an installed battery may be used to operate heating elements 227 and 229. Heating elements 227 and 229 may be vaping coils used in vaping devices.

In some embodiments, vaping device 200 may include one or more heating elements. As shown in FIG. 2, vaping device 200 includes heating element 227 and heating element 229. Heating element 227 may be configured to contact a vaping compound contained in first chamber 223. In some embodiments, heating element 227 may contact the vaping compound contained in first chamber 223 directly. In other embodiments, heating element 227 may contact the vaping compound contained in first chamber 223 indirectly, such as when vaping device 200 includes a vaping wick. In some embodiments, vaping device 200 may include a vaping wick. In some embodiments, the vaping wick may comprise two or more compositions of wick material. The proper wick material and the proper combination of wick material compositions may differ depending on the vaping compound that is loaded in first chamber 223. The vaping wick may be an absorbent material positioned close to heating element 227 to wick the vaping compound from first chamber 223 so that the vaping compound is sufficiently close to heating element 227 to vaporize.

vaping device 200 may include an airflow passage. As shown in FIG. 2, vaping device 200 includes airflow passage 230 having intake aperture 231, airflow channel 233, and exit aperture 235. Exit aperture 235 may be proximate to mouthpiece 201. In some embodiments, exit aperture 235 may be at the terminal end of mouthpiece 201.

In some embodiments, the vaporization is affected by the passage of air through airflow passage 230. To operate vaping device 200, the user may operate first activation element 203, second activation element 205, or both first activation element 203 and second activation element 205 at the same time. In some embodiments, first activation element 203 is communicatively connected to heating element 227 and operation of first activation element 203 causes heating element 227 to heat up. Heating element 227 may be calibrated to heat to a temperature necessary and sufficient and vaporize the vaporization compound in first chamber 223. The user may apply a negative pressure to exit aperture 235, such as by placing the user's mouth over mouthpiece 201 and inhaling and draw air thorough airflow passage 230. The airflow passed activated heating element 227 may cause the atmospheric air drawn through airflow passage 230 to mix with the vaporized vaporization compound in first chamber 223. The user inhales a mixture of atmospheric air and the vaporized vaporization compound through exit aperture 235 and mouthpiece 201.

In some embodiments, second activation element 205 is communicatively connected to heating element 229 and operation of second activation element 205 causes heating element 229 to heat up. Heating element 229 may be calibrated to heat to a temperature necessary and sufficient and vaporize the vaporization compound in second chamber 225. The user may apply a negative pressure to exit aperture 235, such as by placing the user's mouth over mouthpiece 201 and inhaling and draw air thorough airflow passage 230. The airflow passed activated heating element 229 may cause the atmospheric air drawn through airflow passage 230 to mix with the vaporized vaporization compound in second chamber 225. The user inhales a mixture of atmospheric air and the vaporized vaporization compound through exit aperture 235 and mouthpiece 201.

The user may optionally operate first activation element 203 and second activation element 205 at the same time, causing heating element 227 and heating element 229 to concurrently to heat up. Co-operation of first activation element 203 and second activation element 205 may result in heating element 227 and heating element 229 to heat to temperatures necessary and sufficient and vaporize the vaporization compound in first chamber 223 and to vaporize the vaporization compound in second chamber 225. The user may apply a negative pressure to exit aperture 235, such as by placing the user's mouth over mouthpiece 201 and inhaling and draw air thorough airflow passage 230. The airflow passed activated heating element 229 may cause the atmospheric air drawn through airflow passage 230 to mix with the vaporized vaporization compound in second chamber 225. The airflow passed activated heating element 227 may cause the mixture of atmospheric air drawn through airflow passage 230 and the vapor from heating element 229 to mix with the vaporized vaporization compound in first chamber 223. The user inhales a mixture of atmospheric air, the vaporized vaporization compound from second chamber 225, and vaporized vaporization compound from first chamber 223 through exit aperture 235 and mouthpiece 201.

In some implementations, the vaping compound in first chamber 223 may be a water-based vaping compound. vaping device 200 may be calibrated such that, upon operation of first activation element 203, heating element 227 draws power sufficient to heat to an appropriate temperature to vaporize the water-based vaping compound contained in first chamber 223. In some implementations, the vaping compound in second chamber 225 may be a lipid-based vaping compound. vaping device 200 may be calibrated such that, upon operation of second activation element 205, heating element 229 draws power sufficient to heat to an appropriate temperature to vaporize the lipid-based vaping compound contained in second chamber 225.

Temperatures appropriate for vaporizing different vaporization compounds may differ. Some vaporization compounds may vaporize at lower temperatures, while others may vaporize at higher temperatures. The difference in vaporization temperatures presents a challenge that prevents mixing different vaporization compounds before vaporization. In some embodiments, a mixture of two or more vaporization compounds may result in damage or destruction of one of the compounds due to excessive heat. Alternatively, the mixture may result in incomplete vaporization, or complete failure to vaporize, a compound having a higher vaporization temperature due to lack of sufficient heat. Separation of the vaporization compounds in first chamber 223 and second chamber 225 may allow the user to consume vaporized vaporization compounds that cannot be mixed in a pre-vaporization state due to difficulties in mixing or difficulties in vaporization.

As shown in FIG. 2a, mixing the vapors of two vaporization compounds is accomplished by a pass-through airflow system, where air flowing through airflow passage 230 enters at intake aperture 231, flows past heating element 229 and through second chamber 225, and then flows past heating element 227 and flows through first chamber 223, exiting through exit aperture 235. This flow-through system allows mixture of the vapors in a single airflow channel. In some embodiments, heating element 229 has atmospheric air as the intake and the heating element 227 has vapor from heating element 229 mixed with atmospheric air as the intake. The atmospheric air and first vapor mix with the second vapor to create a blend. Blending the vapor of two or more compounds allows the user to enjoy a combination vapor comprising vapor of a water-soluble vaping compound and a vapor of a lipid-soluble vaping compound. FIG. 2b shows a line drawing of the vaping system depicted in FIG. 2a.

FIG. 3a shows a left-side view of the vaping system depicted in FIG. 1a, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 3a, vaping device 300 includes mouthpiece cover 302 covering a mouthpiece (not shown), first activation element 303, second activation element 305, viewing port 307, optional first optional sleeve 115a installed on vaping device 300 and second optional sleeve 115b. FIG. 3b shows a line drawing of the vaping system depicted in FIG. 3a.

FIG. 4a a front view of the vaping system depicted in FIG. 1a, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 4a, vaping device 400 includes mouthpiece cover 402 covering a mouthpiece (not shown), first activation element 403, second activation element 405, and optional first optional sleeve 415a installed on vaping device 400. FIG. 4b shows a line drawing of the vaping system depicted in FIG. 4a.

FIG. 5a a top view of the vaping system depicted in FIG. 1a, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 5a, vaping device 500 includes mouthpiece cover 502 with mouthpiece aperture 506. Mouthpiece aperture 506 allows a user to operate VS500 while using the user's individual mouthpiece cover 502. VS500 includes first optional sleeve 515a installed on vaping device 500 and second optional sleeve 515b. FIG. 5b shows a line drawing of the vaping system depicted in FIG. 5a.

FIG. 6a shows a bottom view of the vaping system depicted in FIG. 1a, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 6a, vaping device 600 includes charging port 609, atmospheric air intake 611, airflow selection switch 613, and first optional sleeve 615a installed on vaping device 600 and second optional sleeve 615b. FIG. 6b shows a line drawing of the vaping system depicted in FIG. 6a.

FIG. 7a shows another cross section of the vaping system depicted in FIG. 1a, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 7a, vaping device 700 includes charging port 709, atmospheric air intake 711a, atmospheric air intake 711b, and airflow selection switch 713. In the depicted configuration, airflow selection switch 713 covers atmospheric air intake 711b, limiting the inflow of atmospheric air to that which can flow through atmospheric air intake 711a. In the alternate configuration, the user may operate airflow selection switch 713 to uncover atmospheric air intake 711b as well as atmospheric air intake 711a. This alternate configuration may allow greater airflow into VS700 and allow the user to receive a larger volume of vapor when operating VS700. FIG. 7b shows a line drawing of the vaping system depicted in FIG. 7a.

FIG. 8a shows another cross section of the vaping system depicted in FIG. 1a, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 8a, vaping device 800 includes first chamber 823 and second chamber 825 with airflow passage 830 extending from the bottom of second chamber 825, through second chamber 825 and first chamber 823, and ending at exit aperture 835. While FIG. 8a shows exit aperture 235 as discontinuous from mouthpiece 801, in some implementations mouthpiece 801 additionally comprises exit aperture 835. FIG. 8b shows a line drawing of the vaping system depicted in FIG. 8a.

FIG. 9a shows another cross section of the vaping system depicted in FIG. 1a, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 9a depicts the same features and elements of vaping device 900 as those shown in FIG. 8a, but with the cross section showing the internal portion of airflow passage 930, including intake aperture 931, airflow channel 933, and exit aperture 935. As shown in FIG. 9a, aperture 921 of mouthpiece 901 is aligned with airflow passage 930. FIG. 9b shows a line drawing of the vaping system depicted in FIG. 9a.

FIG. 10 shows a rendering of internal components of a vaping system, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Diagram 1000 depicts first chamber 1023 and second chamber 1025. In some embodiments, first chamber 1023 may be topped by chamber lid 1042. Chamber lid 1042 may close first chamber 1023 and may act as a securing element to hold first chamber 1023 and other internal components of vaping device 1000 in place. Chamber lid 1042 may include filling port 1038 and filling port 1039. In some embodiments, filling port 1038 and filling port 1039 may comprise silicone plugs enabling refilling of second chamber 1025 using a filling needle extended through the filling port to second chamber 1025. As shown in FIG. 10, first chamber 1023 includes filling needle channel 1040 and filling needle channel 1041 to accommodate the filling needles. After filling of second chamber 1025, the filling needles may be retracted through the silicone plugs, leaving filling port 1038 and filling port 1039 tightly sealed.

FIG. 11 depicts another vaping system, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The vaping system of the present disclosure includes a housing containing two or more vaping cartridges, a battery, a printed circuit board (PCB), and a switch for selecting an operational mode for the vaping system. In some embodiments, the switch may select an airflow configuration for the vaping system. The housing may include a body portion for securing and retaining the vaping cartridges, the battery, and the PCB, and a lid portion with a mouthpiece connected to a multi-branched airflow channel, wherein each airflow channel ends at a vaping cartridge interface. In some embodiments, the vaping system may allow the user to consume substances from one or more cartridges in a multi-cartridge system.

Body Portion

The body portion of the housing includes a bottom, one or more sidewalls extending from the bottom and terminating at an upper end, the upper end of the one or more sidewalls defining an aperture. The body portion includes two or more mounting positions, including at least two operational positions and optionally one or more storage positions. In some embodiments, the operational positions for mounting cartridges are arranged such that the cartridges are substantially next to each other. Such side-by-side arrangements of operational positions allows the user to operate the cartridges in parallel.

Cartridges

Cartridges used in the vaping system include a vaping compound reservoir fluidically connected to an absorbing cotton that is proximate to a heating element connected to the battery of the vaping system. The vaping compound in the vaping compound reservoir may saturate the absorbing cotton. Each cartridge may have an initial end and a terminal end. The initial end may include one or more inlets for allowing inflow of air. The terminal end may include a mouthpiece with one or more outlets for allowing outflow of air and vapor including vaped compounds when the vaping system is operated by a user. The inlets may be fluidically connected to the outlets allowing airflow through the cartridge. During operation of the vaping system, the heating element may be heated to a temperature sufficient to vaporize the vaping compound while the absorbing cotton slows the rate at which the vaping compound is consumed without burning or singeing.

The vaping system may be used for vaping compounds including, but not limited to, nicotine, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabidiol (CBD), delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol (Delta 8), other botanical extracts or derivatives, other cannabis extracts or derivatives, or other suitable compounds.

The heating element may be connected to the battery using a 510 thread engagement. In other embodiments, the battery may have a different thread configuration. The metal 510 threads on the initial end of the cartridge are part of the entire conductive metal center spire structure that includes both air holes and intake holes by design.

The tank or containment compartment for the substance to be vaporized can be made of but not limited to glass, acrylic, plastic, or aluminum and is placed over the metal base and air tube spire structure, and then sealed and insulated at the bottom using a double O-Ring system secured in place by precise channels or grooves cut into the lower portion of the metal center air tube spire structure just above the base. The tank containment compartment is then secured down with a special cylinder connector using a silicone seal designed to seal the tank wall with inward and downward pressure by threading down onto threads cut on the top of the metal air tube spire structure and sealing internally with another single O-Ring placed on the center spire in a machined channel or groove just below the threads.

In some embodiments, the cartridges may be standard vaping cartridges used in vaping devices. In some embodiments, the cartridges may include a stump top on the terminal end. The stump top may be a traditional cartridge with very small mouthpiece configured to interface with the lid portion. In some embodiments, very small mouthpiece may be a shortened mouthpiece.

Switch

The body portion may include a switch electronically connected to the PCB. In some embodiments, the switch may operate to mechanically alter the airflow intakes available for inflow of air during operation of the vaping system. In some embodiments, operation of the switch may corelate electronic operation of the two or more cartridges installed in operational positions in the housing with appropriate inflow configurations. For example, the housing may have two operational cartridge positions with cartridges installed in each. The switch may be a mechanical switch with three positions including a first position, a second position, and a third position. In some embodiments, the switch is a slider switch positioned on the bottom of the body portion of the housing. When the switch is in the first position, the switch may be slid to a first side of the body portion associated with a first cartridge installed in a first operational position. The switch may electronically engage the PCB to activate the first cartridge and not activate a second cartridge installed in a second operational position when the vaping system is operated by a user. At the same time, the switch may mechanically allow inflow of air to and through the first cartridge and restrict inflow of air to the second cartridge.

When the switch is in the second position, the switch may be in an intermediate position between the first position and the third position, the second position associated with both the first cartridge installed in the first operational position and the second cartridge installed in the second operational position. When the switch is in the second position, the switch may electronically engage the PCB to activate the first cartridge and the second cartridge when the vaping system is operated by a user. At the same time, the switch may mechanically allow inflow of air to and through the first cartridge and the second cartridge. Operation of the vaping system by a user with the switch in the second position may allow the user to consume two substances, one form the first cartridge and a second from the second cartridge, with a single operation of the vaping system.

When the switch is in the third position, the switch may be slid to a second side of the body portion associated with the second cartridge installed in the second operational position. The switch may electronically engage the PCB to activate the second cartridge and not activate the first cartridge installed in the first operational position when the vaping system is operated by the user. At the same time, the switch may mechanically allow inflow of air to and through the second cartridge and restrict inflow of air to the first cartridge.

This configuration may allow a user to install a first cartridge containing nicotine for vaping and a second cartridge containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) for vaping. Operation of the vaping system with the switch in the first position allows the user to vape nicotine by itself. Operation of the vaping system with the switch in the second position allows the user to vape nicotine and THC together. Operation of the vaping system with the switch in the third position allows the user to vape THC by itself. (descriptions of substances used should include but not limit thc, nic, delta variants, medicinal etc) (this idea should be for all devices) In some embodiments, the housing may be configured to include three or more operational cartridge positions. In some embodiments, the body portion of the housing may include a switch having a plurality of positions corresponding to the number of operational cartridge positions in the body portion and various combinations of the cartridges installed in the vaping system. For example, a vaping system having three operational cartridge positions may include a seven-way switch to activate any iteration of combinations of the cartridges including each of the three individually, the first paired with the second, the first paired with the third, the second paired with the third, or all three at once. Similarly, the vaping system may have four operational cartridge positions and a switch allowing for operation of each possible iteration of combinations of cartridges.

In some embodiments, the housing may be configured to include two cartridges with a three-way mechanical switch with three positions including a first position, a second position, and a third position. In some embodiments having a housing with two-cartridges, when the switch is in the second position, the first substance in the first cartridge and the second substance in the second cartridge will mix when the vaping system is operated by the user and the two vaping substances are drawn through the airflow channel and meeting at and traveling through the mouthpiece. In some embodiments having a single large cartridge chamber, the substances mix in the cartridge chamber before the vaping system is operated by the user and drawn through the airflow channel up and through to the mouthpiece.

In some embodiments, the vaping system comprises two chambers. In some embodiments, the two-chamber system mixes vaping substances using the three-way mechanical switch that is electronically connected to the PCB. In some embodiments, the three-way switch is located on the bottom of the vaping device. In some embodiments, the three-way switch is located on the side of the vaping device. In some embodiments, the vaping system includes a single large chamber, wherein the vaping substances mix in the chamber before the vaping system is operated by the user.

Battery

The battery may be a battery used in traditional vaping devices. The battery may be electronically connected to the PCB and each operational cartridge position in the vaping device. In some embodiments, the battery may be a rechargeable battery.

Lid Portion

The lid portion of the vaping system may have a mouthpiece including an aperture for the user to inhale vaporized substance from one or more of the cartridges installed in the operational positions in the vaping system. The mouthpiece may be connected to two or more airflow channels, wherein each airflow channel corresponds to an operational position in which a cartridge may be installed. Such a configuration may allow a user to consume a combination of vaping compounds that cannot be mixed in the same vape cartridge. For example, a water-soluble vaping compound cannot be mixed in the same vaping cartridge as a lipid-soluble vaping compound. Thus, the vaping device may allow a user to vape nicotine and THC using a single device by vaporizing the unmixable vaping compounds separately and then mixing the vaporized unmixable vaping compounds for consumption by the user.

The lid portion may include a cartridge interface for engaging with the terminal end of each cartridge installed in an operational position in the body portion of the body portion of the housing. In some embodiments, the cartridge interface may include a cartridge interface configured to receive the terminal end of the two or more cartridges. The cartridge interface may be made of silicone or other material with elasticity and pliability sufficient to easily engage with the terminal end of the tow or more cartridges and form a substantially airtight seal therewith. The cartridge interface may be configured to receive and interface with the stump top of the cartridges installed in the operational positions. The stump top may be a traditional cartridge with very small mouthpiece configured to interface with the lid portion. In some embodiments, very small mouthpiece may be a shortened mouthpiece.

Configuration

In some embodiments, the vaping device may be configured to position a first operational cartridge and a second operational cartridge on either side of the body portion of the housing with a third position in between the first and second operational positions. In some embodiments, the third position may be a storage position for storing an additional vape cartridge. Such a storage position may allow for retention of an empty vape cartridge, storage of a third vape cartridge for installation in an operational position when the first or second operational cartridge is consumed by the user. The third vape cartridge may be a third compound for vaping or may be a back-up cartridge for the vaping compound the user consumes more quickly. For example, a user may regularly consume nicotine with the vaping system and may occasionally consume THC or a combination of nicotine and THC. Thus, the user may choose to store a back-up nicotine cartridge in the storage position for switching into the operational position when the nicotine cartridge is consumed. In other embodiments, the third position may be where the battery is installed in the vaping system.

In other embodiments, the two or more cartridge positions may be positioned over the battery, wherein the battery is positioned in the bottom of the body portion of the housing and the cartridges are positioned above the battery in the body portion of the housing such that the terminal ends of the cartridges are near the aperture defined by the upper end of the one or more sidewalls. Having the terminal ends of the cartridges near the aperture and the upper end of the one or more sidewalls allows for the cartridge interface of the lid portion to engage with the terminal ends of the two or more cartridges.

Pod System

In some embodiments, the vaping system may comprise the housing having a body portion, including the battery, into which the two or more pods may be installed for consumption of the vaping compound. Each pod may be a self-contained vaping compound pod that include the vaping compound reservoir, heating element, and electronic components for operation of the vaping device, other than the battery. Each pod may be electronically connected to the battery when it is installed, allowing for operation of the vaping system by a used.

In some embodiments, the body portion of the vaping system may include pod retention elements to hold the pods in position. The pod retention elements may also electronically connect the pod to the battery. For example, the pod retention element may include a magnet in the body portion with a complementary magnet in the pod. When the pod is installed in the body portion of the vaping system, the magnet may hold the pod in place, and the connection between the magnetic retention elements may electronically connect the pod to the battery.

The vaping system may be configured such that two pods may be installed simultaneously, allowing the user to consume a combination of vaping compounds. In some embodiments, the combination may be a combination selected by the user. The pod vaping system may allow the user to select a combination of vaping compounds to consume and later, select a different combination of vaping compounds to consume. For example, a user may install a pod containing THC to be vaped and a pod containing nicotine to be vaped when the user is at a social event. The same user may install a pod containing cannabidiol (CBD) and a pod containing delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol (Delta 8) for when the user is at home.

The pod system may be used for vaping compounds including, but not limited to, nicotine, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabidiol (CBD), delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol (Delta 8), other botanical extracts or derivatives, other cannabis extracts or derivatives, or other suitable compounds. In some embodiments, the pods may be interchangeable between uses. Including interchangeable pods may allow users to share a pod system housing and battery without sharing pods. Such interchangeable use may allow users to enjoy a communal environment and vape compounds together while significantly reducing the risk of transmitting disease or infection between one another. In other embodiments, the pod system may include more than two pods. The pod system may include active positions for installing three or more active pods for vaping.

In some embodiments, the pod system battery may be a battery used in traditional vaping devices. The battery may be electronically connected to the PCB and each operational cartridge position in the vaping device. In some embodiments, the battery may be a rechargeable battery.

Disposable Device

In some embodiments, the vaping system may be a disposable vaping device. The vaping device may be constructed having the lid portion connected to the body portion and include two or more vaping cartridges. In some embodiments, the housing of the disposable vaping device may be formed using aluminum. The two or more vaping cartridges may be installed in the housing and electronically connected to the switch, the battery, and a PCB. The battery may be configured to store sufficient electrical energy to operate the disposable vaping device until the consumable compound in each cartridge is consumed. (the battery may also be rechargeable to extend life cycle of product if needed) In some embodiments, the battery in the disposable vaping device may be configured to store sufficient electrical energy to allow the user to consume substantially all of the vaping compound. The battery may be configured such that the electrical energy is substantially drained form the battery when the vaping compound is consumed. The disposable vaping device may allow for consumption of the vaping compound and safe disposal of the disposable vaping device thereafter.

The internal components of the disposable vaping device may be enclosed in the housing of the device and may be inaccessible to the user. The disposable vaping device and all of its components may be standardized for disposal. The vaping device, the vaping compound, the battery, and the electronics may be configured to be disposable.

The disposable vaping device may be used for vaping compounds including, but not limited to, nicotine, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabidiol (CBD), delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol (Delta 8), other botanical extracts or derivatives, other cannabis extracts or derivatives, or other suitable compounds.

In some embodiments, the disposable vaping device battery may be a battery used in traditional vaping devices. The battery may be electronically connected to the PCB and each operational cartridge position in the vaping device. In some embodiments, the battery may be a rechargeable battery.

In some embodiments, the vaping device may include a first chamber and a second chamber. In some embodiments, the first chamber may be filled with a vaping compound and the second chamber may be unfilled, allowing the user to customize the user experience by filling the unfilled chamber with a desired compound. In other embodiments, the first chamber may be filled with a flavor compound and the second chamber may be filled with a CBD or other non-nicotine compound.

Customizable Vaping Compound Chamber

In some embodiments, vaping devices may include two or more vaping compound reservoirs. The vaping devices may have one or more of the vaping compound reservoirs filled with a vaping compound. In some embodiments, vaping devices may include a reservoir that is filled with a vaping compound, and a vaping compound reservoir that is unfilled. The unfilled vaping compound reservoir may include a filling port to allow a user to fill the unfilled vaping compound reservoir. The filling port may include a one-way valve to allow the user to fill the vaping compound reservoir with a desired vaping compound. In some embodiments, the user may choose to fill the vaping compound reservoir with a vaping compound other than the vaping compound with which the filled vaping compound reservoir contains. For example, the filled vaping compound reservoir may contain a nicotine vaping compound and the user may desire to consume the nicotine with THC, Delta 8, or CBD, or the user may desire to consume the nicotine with another experience enhancing ingredient such as a flavor. The combinations of what the filled vaping compound reservoir contains and what the user chooses to fill the unfilled vaping compound reservoir with are limited only by imagination.

The filling port may pass through an outer housing wall and through a vaping compound reservoir wall. In some embodiments, the port in the outer housing wall may be substantially aligned with the port in the vaping compound reservoir wall. Substantial alignment of the ports allows a user to fill the vaping compound reservoir while it is installed in the housing. In some embodiments, the port in the outer housing wall may be concealed under a rubberized wrap uses to encase the housing. The rubberized wrap may be a soft-touch material used to increase the comfort of a user holding the vaping device. The rubberized wrap may be made from rubber, silicone, or other similar material. The rubberized wrap may include a filling port seal element that covers the filling port aperture in the outer housing. In some embodiments, the filling port seal element may seal the filling port aperture in the outer housing. In some embodiments, the filling port seal element may seal the filling port aperture in the vaping compound reservoir. The seal may be a fluid-tight seal, such as a watertight seal, an airtight seal, a vaping-compound-tight seal, etc.

Customizable Partially Filled Vaping Compound Chamber

In some embodiments, the vaping device may provide a customizable experience for the user by allowing the user to optionally customizable fill a portion of a vaping compound reservoir. The vaping compound reservoir of a vaping device may be partially filled with a vaping compound, such as a nicotine vaping compound, with a remaining unfilled portion of the vaping compound reservoir available for filling by the user. In some embodiments, the vaping compound reservoir may be filled to at least fifty percent capacity with a vaping compound. In other embodiments, the vaping compound reservoir may be filled to at least sixty percent capacity, at least seventy percent capacity, at least seventy-five percent capacity, at least eighty percent capacity, at least eighty-five percent capacity, at least ninety percent capacity, at least ninety-five percent capacity, or at least ninety-nine percent capacity. The user may optionally add a desired additive to the vaping compound in the vaping compound reservoir. For example, a user may add a flavor to a nicotine vaping cartridge. In other embodiments, the user may desire to blend vaping compounds, such as customizing a proportion of indica and sativa strain cannabis compounds.

From the above description, it is manifest that various techniques can be used for implementing the concepts described in the present application without departing from the scope of those concepts. Moreover, while the concepts have been described with specific reference to certain implementations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize that changes can be made in form and detail without departing from the scope of those concepts. As such, the described implementations are to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive. It should also be understood that the present application is not limited to the particular implementations described above, but many rearrangements, modifications, and substitutions are possible without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.