VAPE SYSTEM FOR REDUCING NICOTINE USAGE

Description

BACKGROUND

This disclosure relates to a system for reducing dependence on nicotine and more particularly to a vape system for reducing nicotine usage or intake.

Electronic cigarettes, vape pens, or vape devices are handheld battery-operated vaporizers that are used to simulate smoking. These vape devices use a battery to heat up a liquid (e-liquid or e-juice), contained in a cartridge, a reservoir, or a tank, into an aerosol that an individual user inhales. The individual breathes in the aerosol or vapor and exhales the aerosol or vapor. The liquid contained in the reservoir can contain various chemicals or metals such as nicotine, propylene glycol, flavorings, cadmium, benzene, and ultra fine particles that can reach deep into the lungs. The liquid may also contain toxic chemicals which are known carcinogens, which could cause cancer. Some users may be under the impression that using a vape device is safer than smoking a cigarette or cigar. Further, some users may be under the belief that using a vape device will assist in eliminating a cigarette smoking habit. However, studies have found this not to be true. Additionally, some studies have found that experimenting with vaping can lead to smoking cigarettes and acquiring a smoking habit. As has been found, smoking cigarettes is harmful to one's health, can lead to cancer or other health issues, and should be avoided or eliminated.

It is also known that nicotine, in any form, is a highly addictive drug. Vaping can introduce nicotine into the lungs where nicotine enters the bloodstream which stimulates the adrenal glands to release the hormone epinephrine (adrenaline). Epinephrine in turn stimulates the central nervous system and increases blood pressure, breathing, and heart rate. The inhaled nicotine activates reward circuits in the brain which increases levels of a chemical messenger in the brain called dopamine. Dopamine leads to the reinforcement of rewarding behaviors and the sensation of pleasure. Due to the increase levels of nicotine introduced into the body by vaping some individuals will become addicted to nicotine despite the known risks to health and well-being. This addiction could lead to other addictions such as cigarette use.

Therefore, there is a need for a vape system for reducing nicotine usage that allows an individual to reduce or eliminate an addiction for nicotine. There is also a need for a vape system for reducing nicotine usage which provides for an individual to easily and systematically reduce or eliminate the need for nicotine.

The present disclosure is designed to obviate and overcome many of the disadvantages and shortcomings associated with prior devices or methods for reducing or eliminating nicotine usage. In particular, the present disclosure provides a vape system for reducing nicotine usage so that an individual can eliminate the use of a vape device. It would also be advantageous to have a vape system for reducing nicotine usage that is not complex and is easy to use in order to be able to eliminate a nicotine habit. Further, it would be advantageous to provide a vape system for reducing nicotine usage that prevents a nicotine habit from escalating or leading to a cigarette habit.

SUMMARY

In one form of the present disclosure, vape system for reducing nicotine usage comprises a first vape device having a first nicotine content included therein, a second vape device having a second nicotine content included therein with the second nicotine content being less than the first nicotine content, and a third vape device having no nicotine content included therein.

In another form of the present disclosure, a vape system for reducing nicotine usage comprises a first vape device having a first nicotine content included therein, a second vape device having a second nicotine content included therein with the second nicotine content being less than the first nicotine content, a third vape device having a third nicotine content included therein with the third nicotine content being less than the second nicotine content, and a fourth vape device having no nicotine content included therein.

In yet another form of the present disclosure, a vape system for reducing nicotine usage comprises a first vape device having a first nicotine content included therein, a second vape device having a second nicotine content included therein with the second nicotine content being less than the first nicotine content, a third vape device having a third nicotine content included therein with the third nicotine content less than the second nicotine content, a fourth vape device having a fourth nicotine content included therein with the fourth nicotine content less than the third nicotine content, and a fifth vape device having no nicotine included therein.

In light of the foregoing comments, it will be recognized that the present disclosure provides a vape system for reducing nicotine usage that can be easily employed by an individual to reduce or eliminate a nicotine habit or nicotine usage.

The present disclosure provides a vape system for reducing nicotine usage which can be easily employed and operated with highly reliable results.

The present disclosure is also directed to a vape system for reducing nicotine usage that can be used over a period of time.

The present disclosure also provides a vape system for reducing nicotine usage which can be used as part of a program to eliminate or reduce usage of nicotine.

The present disclosure provides a vape system for reducing nicotine usage that can be easily operated without the use of any specialized equipment or training.

The present disclosure also provides a vape system for reducing nicotine usage that provides for the gradual reduction in nicotine intake to successfully reduce or eliminate nicotine usage.

The present disclosure provides a vape system for reducing nicotine usage that provides a stepped or programmed approach in reducing or eliminating a nicotine habit.

The present disclosure is directed to vape system for reducing nicotine usage that is disposable.

The present disclosure is further directed to a vape system for reducing nicotine usage that includes single use vape devices to facilitate gradual reduction in nicotine usage.

The present disclosure also provides a vape system for reducing nicotine usage that can be constructed of readily available components.

The present disclosure further provides a vape system for reducing nicotine usage that does not require any specialized training or coaching.

The present disclosure is also directed to a vape system for reducing nicotine usage that can be quickly completed.

The present disclosure is further directed to a vape system for reducing nicotine usage that can be packaged in a kit form for easy use.

The present disclosure also provides a vape system for reducing nicotine usage that may accomplish elimination of nicotine usage by use of single use vape devices provided in the vape system.

The present disclosure further provides a vape system for reducing nicotine usage that provides a method for reducing or eliminating nicotine usage or intake.

These and other applications and advantages of the present disclosure will become apparent after considering the following detailed specification in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a vape system for reducing nicotine usage constructed according to the present disclosure;

FIG. 2 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a first vape device for use in the vape system for reducing nicotine usage constructed according to the present disclosure;

FIG. 3 is an enlarged cross-section view of a second vape device for use in the vape system for reducing nicotine usage constructed according to the present disclosure;

FIG. 4 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a third vape device for use in the vape system for reducing nicotine usage constructed according to the present disclosure;

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of another vape system for reducing nicotine usage constructed according to the present disclosure;

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of another vape system for reducing nicotine usage constructed according to the present disclosure;

FIG. 7 is a flowchart diagram of a method of using a vape system for reducing nicotine usage constructed according to the present disclosure;

FIG. 8 is a flowchart diagram of a method of using a vape system for reducing nicotine usage constructed according to the present disclosure;

FIG. 9 is a flowchart diagram of a method of using a vape system for reducing nicotine usage constructed according to the present disclosure; and

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of another vape system for reducing nicotine usage constructed according to the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF AN EMBODIMENT

Referring now to the drawings, wherein like numbers refer to like items, number 10 identifies an embodiment of a vape system for reducing nicotine usage constructed according to the present disclosure. With reference now to FIG. 1, the vape system 10 is shown comprising a container, a package, or a box 12 having a first vape device 14 having a first nicotine content, substance, or liquid 16 included therein, a second vape device 18 having a second nicotine content, substance, or liquid 20 included therein with the second nicotine content 20 being less than the first nicotine content 16, and a third vape device 22 having no nicotine content 24 included therein. By way of example and not in a limiting sense, the first nicotine content, substance, or liquid 16 may be 4% (40 mg/ml) and the second nicotine content, substance, or liquid 20 may be 2% (20 mg/ml). In this manner, use of the first vape device 14 initially reduces nicotine usage, use of the second vape device 18 further reduces nicotine usage, and use of the third vape device 22 completely reduces nicotine usage such that an individual is capable of reducing or eliminating nicotine usage. The package 12 may also include instructions (not shown) on how to operate or use the vape system 10. Although the package 12 is shown, it is possible that the vape devices 14, 18, and 22 may be individually packaged.

FIG. 2 shows an enlarged cross-sectional view of the first vape device 14 constructed according to the present disclosure. The first vape device 14 has a housing 30 having a power supply or source 32, an activation button 34, a logic device 36, an atomizer 38, a tank 40, and a mouthpiece 42. The power supply 32 may be a battery such as a lithium ion battery. The power source 32 is connected to the activation button 34. The first vape device 14 may be initiated by pressing the activation button 34, one or more times, and deactivated by pressing the activation button 34, again one or more times. Although the activation button 34 is shown, it is possible that the first vape device 14 may not include an activation button and may be activated during inhalation by an individual. The logic device 36 may include a circuit board having an integrated circuit or a microcontroller that is used to control operation of the first vape device 14. A software program may be resident in the logic device 36 to perform various operations to ensure safe operation of the first vape device 14. In particular, the logic device 36 may be used to automatically time the length of a puff to prevent overheating of the device 14, monitor the temperature of the device 14 to shut down the device 14 if an over temperature condition is sensed, monitor the voltage of the power source 32, monitor current drawn by the atomizer 38, and check resistance of the atomizer 38 to detect a short circuit condition. Other operations of the logic device 36 are possible and contemplated. The atomizer 38 may include a heating element or a coil (not shown) that receives power from the power source 32 that heats the coil. The tank 40 holds the first nicotine substance or liquid 16. As can be appreciated, an individual uses the mouthpiece 42 to inhale a vapor that consists of the vaporized substance from the tank 40, which in this case contains 40 mg/ml of nicotine. Other components of the first vape device 14 are possible but for the sake of brevity only a few of the most important components have been described. Further, once the tank 40 has been depleted or used, the vape device 14 may be discarded or recycled.

With reference now to FIG. 3, a cross-sectional view of the second vape device 18 is illustrated. The second vape device 18 has a housing 50 having a power supply or source 52, an activation button 54, a logic device 56, an atomizer 58, a tank 60, and a mouthpiece 62. The power supply 52 may be a battery such as a lithium ion battery. The power source 52 is connected to the activation button 54. The second vape device 18 may be initiated by pressing the activation button 54, one or more times, and deactivated by pressing the activation button 54, again one or more times. As has been previously discussed, the activation button 54 may not be required and activation of the second vape device 18 may occur upon inhalation by an individual using the second vape device 18. The logic device 56 may include a circuit board having an integrated circuit or a microcontroller that is used to control operation of the second vape device 18. The logic device 56 may also have stored therein a software program that is used to perform various operations to ensure safe operation of the second vape device 18. The logic device 56 may be used to automatically time the length of a puff to prevent overheating of the device 18, monitor the temperature of the device 18 to shut down the device 18 if an over temperature condition is sensed, monitor the voltage of the power source 52, monitor current drawn by the atomizer 58, and check resistance of the atomizer 58 to detect a short circuit condition. Other operations of the logic device 56 are possible and contemplated. The atomizer 58 may include a heating element or a coil (not shown) that receives power from the power source 52 that heats the coil. The tank 60 holds the second nicotine content, substance, or liquid 20. As can be appreciated, an individual uses the mouthpiece 62 to inhale a vapor that consists of the vaporized substance from the tank 60, which in this case contains 20 mg/ml of nicotine. The second vape device 18 is used after the first contents 16 of the first vape device 14 have been used. A distinction between the first vape device 14 and the second vape device 18 is that the contents 20 of the tank 60 is less than the contents 16 of the tank 40. This assists in reducing a nicotine habit of a user of the system 10. Other components of the second vape device 18 are possible such as air vents, wicks, and air flow control valves. However, such components are not shown.

FIG. 4 depicts a cross-sectional view of the third vape device 22 constructed according to the present disclosure. The third vape device 22 has a housing 70 having a power supply or source 72, an activation button 74, a logic device 76, an atomizer 78, a tank 80, and a mouthpiece 82. The power supply 72 may be a battery such as a lithium ion battery. The power source 72 is connected to the activation button 74. The third vape device 22 may be initiated by pressing the activation button 74, one or more times, and deactivated by pressing the activation button 74, again one or more times. Again, although the activation button 74 is shown, it is contemplated that the third vape device 22 may be operated by inhalation by an individual using the third vape device 22. The logic device 76 may include a circuit board having an integrated circuit or a microcontroller that is used to control operation of the third vape device 22. The logic device 76 may also have stored therein a software program that is used to perform various operations to ensure safe operation of the third vape device 22. The logic device 76 may be used to automatically time the length of a puff to prevent overheating of the device 22, monitor the temperature of the device 22 to shut down the device 22 if an over temperature condition is sensed, monitor the voltage of the power source 72, monitor current drawn by the atomizer 78, and check resistance of the atomizer 78 to detect a short circuit condition. Other operations of the logic device 76 are possible and contemplated. The atomizer 78 may include a heating element or a coil (not shown) that receives power from the power source 72 that heats the coil. The tank 80 contains no nicotine content, substance, or liquid 24. The third vape device 22 is used after the second contents 20 of the second vape device 18 have been used. A distinction between the second vape device 18 and the third vape device 22 is that the contents 24 of the tank 80 do not contain any nicotine. The tank 80 may contain a substance or a liquid having a flavoring. When the contents 24 of the third vape device 22 have been used up an individual using the system 10 has succeeded in reducing or eliminating nicotine usage.

Referring now to FIG. 5, another embodiment of a vape system for reducing nicotine usage 100 constructed according to the present disclosure is shown. The vape system 100 comprises a container, a package, or a box 102 having a first vape device 104 having a first nicotine content, substance, or liquid 106 included therein, a second vape device 108 having a second nicotine content, substance, or liquid 110 included therein with the second nicotine content 110 being less than the first nicotine content 106, a third vape device 112 having a third nicotine content, substance, or liquid 114 included therein, and a fourth vape device 116 having no nicotine content, substance, or liquid 118 included therein. By way of example and not in a limiting sense, the first nicotine content, substance, or liquid 106 may be 4% (40 mg/ml), the second nicotine content, substance, or liquid 110 may be 3% (30 mg/ml), and the third nicotine content, substance, or liquid 114 may be 2% (20 mg/ml). In this manner, use of the first vape device 104 initially reduces nicotine usage, use of the second vape device 108 further reduces nicotine usage, use of the third vape device 112 even further reduces nicotine usage, and use of the fourth vape device 116 completely reduces nicotine usage such that an individual is capable of reducing or eliminating nicotine usage. The package 102 may also include instructions (not shown) on how to operate or use the vape system 100. Although the package 102 is described, it is possible that the vape devices 104, 108, 112, and 116 may be individually packaged. As can be appreciated, the vape devices 104, 108, 112, and 116 may be similar or the same as the vape devices 14, 18, or 22 with the difference being the contents in the vape devices 104, 108, 112, and 116.

FIG. 6 shows another embodiment of a vape system for reducing nicotine usage 150 constructed according to the present disclosure. The vape system 150 comprises a container, a package, or a box 152 having a first vape device 154 having a first nicotine content, substance, or liquid 156 included therein, a second vape device 158 having a second nicotine content, substance, or liquid 160 included therein with the second nicotine content 160 being less than the first nicotine content 156, a third vape device 162 having a third nicotine content, substance, or liquid 164 included therein, a fourth vape device 166 having a fourth nicotine content, substance, or liquid 168 contained therein, and a fifth vape device 170 having no nicotine content, substance, or liquid 172 included therein. By way of example and not in a limiting sense, the first nicotine content, substance, or liquid 156 may be 4% (40 mg/ml), the second nicotine content, substance, or liquid 160 may be 3% (30 mg/ml), the third nicotine content, substance, or liquid 164 may be 2% (20 mg/ml), and the fourth nicotine content, substance, or liquid 168 may be 1% (10 mg/ml). In this manner, use of the first vape device 154 initially reduces nicotine usage, use of the second vape device 158 further reduces nicotine usage, use of the third vape device 162 even further reduces nicotine usage, then use of the fourth vape device 166 further reduces nicotine dependency, and use of the fifth vape device 170 completely reduces nicotine usage such that an individual is capable of reducing or eliminating nicotine usage. The package 152 may also include instructions (not shown) on how to operate or use the vape system 150. Although the package 152 is disclosed, it is contemplated and possible that the vape devices 154, 158, 162, 166, and 170 may be individually packaged. As can be appreciated, the vape devices 154, 158, 162, 166, and 170 may be similar or the same as the vape devices 14, 18, or 22 with the difference being the contents in the vape devices 154, 158, 162, 166, and 170. The vape system 150 provides for a longer period in reducing a nicotine habit.

With particular reference now to FIG. 7, is a flowchart diagram of a method 200 of using the vape system 10 is shown. In a first step 202, the first vape device 14 is used until the first contents 16 have been used. In a second step 204, the second vape device 18 is used until the second contents 20 have been depleted. In a third step 206, the third vape device 22 is used until the third contents 24, which contains no nicotine, is used. Once the third contents 24 have been used up, an individual employing the vape system 10 will have reduced or eliminated a nicotine habit. This is shown in a step 208. The method 200 assists an individual in reducing or eliminating nicotine consumption in a gradual and systematic manner.

FIG. 8 depicts a flowchart diagram of a method 220 of using the vape system 100. In a first step 222, the first vape device 104 is used until the first contents 106 have been used. In a second step 224, the second vape device 108 is used until the second contents 110 have been depleted. In a third step 226, the third vape device 112 is used until the third contents 114 have been exhausted. In a fourth step 228, the fourth vape device 116 is employed until the fourth contents 118, which contains no nicotine, is used. Once the fourth contents 118 have been used up, an individual employing the vape system 100 will have reduced nicotine intake or eliminated nicotine usage. This is illustrated in a step 230.

Referring now to FIG. 9. a flowchart diagram of a method 250 of using the vape system 150 is illustrated. The method 250 begins with a first step 252 in which the first vape device 154 is used until the first contents 156 have been used. In a second step 254, the second vape device 158 is used until the second contents 160 have been depleted. In a third step 256, the third vape device 162 is used until the third contents 164 have been exhausted. In a fourth step 258, the fourth vape device 166 is employed until the fourth contents 168 are consumed. In a fifth step 260, the fifth vape device 170 is used until the fifth contents 172, which contains no nicotine, are finished. Once the fifth contents 172 have been used up, an individual employing the vape system 150 will have reduced nicotine intake or eliminated nicotine usage. This is illustrated in a step 262. The method 250 takes more steps to reduce or eliminate nicotine intake then the methods 200 or 220.

FIG. 10 shows a perspective view of another vape system for reducing nicotine usage 300 constructed according to the present disclosure. The vape system 300 comprises a vape device 302, a first removable cartridge having a first nicotine content 304, a second removable cartridge or tank having a second nicotine content 306 with the second nicotine content being less than the first nicotine content, and a third removable cartridge or tank having no nicotine content 308. The vape device 302 has a housing 310 having a power supply or source 312, a logic device 314, an atomizer 316, the first removable cartridge 304, and a mouthpiece 318. The power supply 312 may be a battery such as a lithium ion battery. It is possible that the atomizer 316 may be incorporated into each of the cartridges 304, 306, and 308. Also, an activation button may be included with the vape device 302. However, in this particular vape device 302, operation is actuated by inhalation by an individual using the vape device 302. By way of example only, the first nicotine content within the first cartridge 304 may be 4% (40 mg/ml) and the second nicotine content within the second cartridge 306 may be 2% (20 mg/ml). In this manner, use of the first cartridge 304 initially reduces nicotine usage, use of the second cartridge 306 further reduces nicotine usage, and use of the third cartridge 308 completely reduces nicotine usage such that an individual is capable of reducing or eliminating nicotine usage or intake. The vape device 302 may initially contain the first cartridge 304. When the contents of the first cartridge 304 are used up the first cartridge 304 is removed from the vape device 302 and then the second cartridge 306 is inserted into the vape device 302. Finally, when the contents of the second cartridge 306 are exhausted the third cartridge 308 is inserted into the vape device 302.

The logic device 314 may include a circuit board having an integrated circuit or a microcontroller that is used to control operation of the vape device 302. A software program may be resident in the logic device 314 to perform various operations to ensure safe operation of the vape device 302. In particular, the logic device 314 may be used to automatically time the length of a puff to prevent overheating of the vape device 302, monitor the temperature of the vape device 302 to shut down the vape device 302 if an over temperature condition is sensed, monitor the voltage of the power source 312, monitor current drawn by the atomizer 316, and check resistance of the atomizer 316 to detect a short circuit condition. Other operations of the logic device 314 are possible and contemplated. The atomizer 316 may include a heating element or a coil (not shown) that receives power from the power source 312 that heats the coil. As can be appreciated, an individual uses the mouthpiece 318 to inhale a vapor that consists of the vaporized substance within the cartridges 304, 306, and 308. Other components of the vape device 302 are possible but for the sake of brevity only a few of the most important components have been described. It is also possible that each of the cartridges 304, 306, and 308 may be constructed including the mouthpiece 318. Also, each of the cartridges 304, 306, and 308 may be constructed having the atomizer 316 as part of the cartridges 304, 306, and 308. Further, once the third cartridge 308 has been depleted or used, the vape device 302 may be discarded or recycled.

It is also possible that other cartridges may be used with the vape system 300. In particular, the vape system 300 may consists of four cartridges with the first cartridge having a first nicotine content of 4% (40 mg/ml), a second cartridge having a second nicotine content of 3% (30 mg/ml), a third cartridge having a third nicotine content of 2% (20 mg/ml), and a fourth cartridge having no nicotine content. Further, the vape system 300 may consists of five cartridges with the first cartridge having a first nicotine content of 4% (40 mg/ml), a second cartridge having a second nicotine content of 3% (30 mg/ml), a third cartridge having a third nicotine content of 2% (20 mg/ml), a fourth cartridge having a fourth nicotine content of 1% (10 mg/ml), and a fifth cartridge having no nicotine content. As can be appreciated, use of the vape system 300 will gradually reduce nicotine intake until a nicotine addiction is eliminated.

The constructions and configurations of the various vape devices 14, 18, 22, 104, 108, 112, 116, 154, 158 162, 166, 170, and 302 described above can take on any possible forms. The vape devices 14, 18, 22, 104, 108, 112, 116, 154, 158 162, 166, 170, and 302 discussed above are not limited to the disclosed forms shown in FIGS. 1-6 and 10. For example, the vape devices 14, 18, 22, 104, 108, 112, 116, 154, 158 162, 166, 170, and 302 may resemble a cigarette, a cigar, a pen, a smartphone, or a thumb drive. The vape devices 14, 18, 22, 104, 108, 112, 116, 154, 158 162, 166, 170, and 302 may be constructed having different appearances such as rectangular, square, oval, semicircular, or a combination thereof. Further, the vape devices 14, 18, 22, 104, 108, 112, 116, 154, 158 162, 166, 170, and 302 may include on their exteriors logos, different colors, legends, or operating instructions. For example, the color white may be used to indicate a vape device containing a nicotine content of 4% or 40 mg/ml, the color blue may be used to indicate a vape device containing a nicotine content of 3% or 30 mg/ml, the color red my be used to indicate a vape device containing a nicotine content of 2% or 20 mg/ml, and the color orange may be used to indicate a vape device that contains no nicotine content. Various other colors or color combinations are contemplated and possible. The vape devices 14, 18, 22, 104, 108, 112, 116, 154, 158 162, 166, 170 and 302 may be constructed of any suitable material such as metal, plastics, polymers, or any material that will allow the devices 14, 18, 22, 104, 108, 112, 116, 154, 158 162, 166, 170, and 302 to be disposable or used for a single application or treatment.

From all that has been said, it will be clear that there has thus been shown and described herein a vape system for reducing nicotine usage which fulfills the various advantages sought therefore. It will become apparent to those skilled in the art, however, that many changes, modifications, variations, and other uses and applications of the subject vape system for reducing nicotine usage are possible and contemplated. All changes, modifications, variations, and other uses and applications which do not depart from the spirit and scope of the disclosure are deemed to be covered by the disclosure, which is limited only by the claims which follow.