Vape Pen Case

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/636,140, which was filed on Apr. 19, 2024, and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to the field of vaping pens. More specifically, the present invention relates to an improved protection case for vaping pens, eliminating the possibility of damage to the pen, or battery which could cause harm to the user. Accordingly, the present disclosure makes specific reference thereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equally applicable to other like applications, devices, and methods of manufacture.

BACKGROUND

By way of background, this invention relates to improvements in protection for vaping pens. Vaping pens are often transported by the user in pockets, purses, or other carry-on equipment, and as such are frequently dropped and damaged. The damage to the pen is normally cosmetic in nature, but it can also be mechanical or electrical in nature. All of these scenarios cost the user economically, however damage to the electrical system, in particular the battery, can lead to physical harm to the user.

Additionally vaping pens can be prone to leakage where the vaping fluid leaks from the pen in an unintended fashion. When this occurs, personal items such as clothing, purses, and even furniture can be damaged or stained. The device can provide an additional barrier to the fluid and may contain the leak inside the device.

Vaping pens, as designed also have an orifice for the user to inhale the vapors. As such there is often an orifice left open to the environment, which can cause clogs, or unwanted debris from accumulating in the mouthpiece. The proposed device not only protects the mouthpiece from external damage but will also enable the user to cover the mouthpiece when not in use. This covering feature will eliminate unwanted debris thus reducing the possibility of clogs from the outside environment.

Therefore, there exists a long felt need in the art for a device that enables users to protect their vaping pens from damage. In addition to cosmetic damage, vaping pens use lithium batteries which are prone to explosion and fire when damaged. There is also a long felt need in the art for a device that enables the user to cap their vaping pens in order to prevent debris from entering the mouthpiece. There is also a long felt need in the art for a vaping device that enables the user to protect the vaping pen, but also easily remove a mouthpiece cap.

In this manner, the protective vaping pen case device of the present invention accomplishes all of the forgoing objectives and provides users with a device that provides a protective case for vaping devices. The device has a case for the pen itself, with a quick release button for the cap feature.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The following presents a simplified summary in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a protective case for vaping devices. The device is a comprised of a body portion which houses the vaping pen, and a cap portion which will cover the mouthpiece of the vaping pen. The device is designed to place a vaping pen into the housing, and then place the cap over the mouthpiece of the vaping pen and attach it to the body portion. The cap can then be removed at will for use of the vaping pen.

The device is comprised of a body portion and a cap portion each can be made from a multitude of materials but should be durable in nature and resist damage to the pen inside. Both the body portion and the cap portion are preferably cylindrical in shape with each portion having one closed end and one open end. The body portion may also contain a quick release feature for easy removal (i.e., frictional retention) of the vaping pen.

During use the vaping pen is slid into the open end of the body portion until it hits the closed end of the body portion. The cap portion is then placed over the mouthpiece of the vaping pen and attached to the base. The attachment between the cap portion and the body portion may be obtained in any method that enables the user to attach and remove the cap at will. This includes, but is not limited to threads, snaps, flip top, or magnetic forms of attachment. The user may then at any time remove the cap and use the vaping pen as desired. When the vaping pen requires recharging, the cap can be removed, and the pen simply pulled from the body portion of the device.

In another embodiment, the body portion has a quick release button which secures the vaping pen into the body portion. In this embodiment, the user will slide the vaping pen into the body portion until it contacts the quick release feature. This would be verified by pulling on the vaping pen to ensure it does not come out of the body. The attachment between the cap portion and the body portion may be obtained in any method that enables the user to attach and remove the cap at will. This includes, but is not limited to threads, snaps, flip top, or magnetic forms of attachment. The user may then at any time remove the cap and use the vaping pen as desired. When the vaping pen requires recharging, the cap can be removed, and the user can press the quick release button on the body to remove the pen.

The present invention is also comprised of a method of using the device. First a device is provided comprised of a body portion and a cap portion. The user will remove the cap from the device and place the vaping pen into the body portion until it either hits the closed end of the body portion or comes in contact with the optional quick release feature. The cap is then placed over the mouthpiece and attached to the body portion of the device. The user can then remove the cap portion and use the vaping pen as desired, replacing the cap when done. When the vaping pen is in need of charging, the cap can be removed, and the pen either pulled from the body, or in embodiments with the release feature, the button is pressed, and then the vaping pen is removed.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:

FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of one embodiment of the vape cartridge case device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of one embodiment of the vape cartridge case detailing one proposed attachment method for the cap portion and body portion of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of one embodiment of the vape cartridge case showing a cutaway view of the body, and a possible liner on the inside diameter of the body portion of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of one embodiment of the vape cartridge case showing a further cutaway and how the vaping pen is secured into the body portion of the device in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of one embodiment of the vape cartridge case where an optional quick release feature is shown in accordance with the disclosed architecture; and

FIG. 6 illustrates a flow chart of a method of using the vape cartridge or vape pen case.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESENT INVENTION

The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.

Therefore, there exists a long felt need in the art for a device that enables users to protect their vaping pens from damage. Vaping pens use lithium batteries which are prone to explosion and fire when damaged. There is also a long felt need in the art for a device that enables the user to cap their vaping pens in order to prevent debris from entering the mouthpiece. There is also a long felt need in the art for a vaping device that enables the user to protect the vaping pen, but also easily remove a mouthpiece cap.

The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is a novel vaping pen protection device. The vaping pen protection device comprises a body component that is configured in a cylindrical shape with one closed end and one open end, and a cap end also cylindrical in shape with one closed end and one open end. Additionally, the body and cap may have an inner sleeve made of material to aid in the protection of the vaping pen if it is dropped or damaged. The device is designed to have a vaping pen inserted into the open end of the body, and then have the cap placed over the mouthpiece of the pen, thus connecting to the body.

More specifically the device is comprised of a body portion and a cap portion made from metal but can be any material which provides enough protection for the device when dropped or damaged. The sleeve is preferably made from plastic but can also be any material that provides for protection of the device when dropped or damaged and enables the vaping pen to be inserted and removed from the device.

In another embodiment, the device comprises a release feature on the body that will capture and hold the pen in place, and then release it when pressed by the user. The release feature is shown as a button but can be any type of retention feature that holds the vaping pen in place and enables the user to control when the vaping pen is released from the body of the device.

During use the vaping pen will be placed into the open end of the body, and inserted until it either contacts the closed end, or is engaged by the release feature. The user will then place the cap over the vaping pen mouthpiece and connect it to the body using a connecting method. This method may include any of the following but is not limited to mating threads, magnets, snap fit, or flip top fit.

Referring initially to the drawings, FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of the device 100, showing the body 102, with a closed end of body 104, the cap 110, with a closed end of cap 112, and the release feature or actuation button 122. The device is shown cylindrical in nature but may be of any cross section that will fit a vaping pen. The cap 110 is shown attached to the body 102. Details of potential attachment are provided in additional descriptions. The material for the body 102, and the cap 110 may be metal, but may also be any material that will protect the vaping pen from damage.

Referring initially to the drawings, FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of the device 100, showing in detail the cap 110 and the male attachment feature of the cap 116. The figure also details the female attachment feature 118 of the body 102. The attachment feature shown is threaded in nature but can be of any selective attachment means that will enable the user to remove and replace the cap at will. This includes, but is not limited to interference or snap fits, magnetic attachment, or a flip top feature. It is to be appreciated that the snap fit, magnetic, or flip top attachment enable release under minimal pressure released from the vape pen. In addition, the attachment features may be reversed with the male attachment feature 116 being on the body 102, and the female attachment feature 118 being on the cap 110.

Referring initially to the drawings, FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of the device 100, showing a cutaway view of the body 102 illustrating the open end of the body 108 and the open end of the cap 114. This figure illustrates how the vaping pen will fit into body 102 and how the cap 110 will fit over the mouthpiece of the vaping pen.

Referring initially to the drawings, FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of the device 100, showing a cutaway view of the body 102 illustrating the sleeve 120, which is fitting onto the internal surface of the body 106. The sleeve 120 can be of any material that provides cushioning for the vaping pen, but also enables for insertion and removal (i.e., frictional retention) of the vaping pen.

Referring initially to the drawings, FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of the device 100, showing the release feature or actuation button 122. The release feature is shown as a button but may be any type of mechanical retention that will keep the vaping pen in the body 102 when in use and enable the user to release for removal (i.e., frictional retention) of the pen from the case.

FIG. 6 illustrates a flowchart of the method of using the vape cartridge case. The method includes the steps of at 200, providing a device 100 comprising a body 102 with a cap 110, and release feature or actuation button 122. The method also comprises at 202, detaching the cap 110 from the body 102. Further the method comprises at 204, inserting a vaping pen into the open end of the body 108, until the release feature or actuation button 122 engages. Further, the method comprises at 206, using the vaping pen for its intended purpose. Further, the method comprises at 208, re-attaching the cap 110 by placing the male attachment feature 116 on the cap, into the female attachment feature 118 on the body 102. Additionally, the method comprises at 210 removing the cap 110 from the body 102, pressing the release feature or actuation button 122, and removing the vaping pen. Finally, the method comprises at 212 replacing the cap 100 back onto the body 102.

Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different users may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein “the device”, “vape cartridge case”, “vape pen case”, “vape pen protection device”, “protection device”, and “device” are interchangeable and refer to the device 100 of the present invention.

Notwithstanding the forgoing, the vape pen protection device 100 of the present invention can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that it accomplishes the above stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the protection device 100 as shown in FIGS. 1-5 is for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the protection device 100 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the protection device 100 are important design parameters for user convenience, the protection device 100 may be of any size that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user's needs and/or preferences.

Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all of the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.

What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.