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`ELECTRONIC VAPORIZING DEVICES AND
`DOCKING STATIONS
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`Inventors:
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`Michael D. Nielsen, Glendale, AZ
`(US); John R. Leadbeater,
`Scottsdale, AZ (US); James G.
`Palasota, Scottsdale, AZ (US)
`Correspondence Address:
`WESS & MOY PC
`42O4 NORTH BROWN AVENUE
`SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85251 (US)
`Appl. No.:
`12/465,551
`Filed:
`May 13, 2009
`Related U.S. Application Data
`Provisional application No. 61/052.691, filed on May
`13, 2008.
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`ABSTRACT
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`A docking station for an electronic vaporizing device (EVD).
`the docking station includes: a housing; one or more charging
`slots in the housing for a plurality of spare batteries for use in
`the EVD; a dedicated charging slot in the housing for engag
`ing the EVD to charge the EVD's battery; wherein the plu
`rality of spare batteries are used as replacements for the
`EVD's battery; and an AC/DC charger connected to an AC
`electrical plug receptacle for charging a main battery that
`powers the docking station.
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`ELECTRONIC VAPORIZING DEVICES AND
`DOCKING STATIONS
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`RELATED APPLICATIONS
`0001. This application is a related to U.S. Provisional
`Application Ser. No. 61/052,691, Filed May 13, 2008, in the
`name of the same inventors listed above, and entitled "ELEC
`TRONIC VAPORIZING DEVICE. The present application
`claims the benefit to the aforementioned provisional applica
`tion.
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`FIELD OF THE INVENTION
`0002. This invention relates to inhalation devices, and
`more specifically, to improved electronic vaporizing devices
`(EVD) and docking stations that provide a heated or non
`heated vapor for inhalation utilizing liquid Substances.
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`BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
`0003 Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are a revolution
`ary new Smoking alternative that looks, feels, and tastes like a
`cigarette or cigar, and gives Smokers all the pleasure and
`satisfaction of traditional smoking without all the health,
`Social and economic problems. An e-cigarette is driven by
`modern microelectronic technology, a small rechargeable
`battery and a unique replaceable cartridge and membrane
`containing water, propylene glycol, nicotine, and a scent that
`emulates tobacco and other flavorings. The act of inhaling
`(Smoking) an e-cigarette produces the tactile and craving
`satisfactions Smokers seek, and triggers a vaporizing process
`that releases simulated Smoke which is actually a vapor mist
`that evaporates into the air within a few seconds. Thus, an
`e-cigarette replicates the behavioral and physical pleasures of
`Smoking.
`0004 While e-cigarettes are a remarkable facsimile of
`traditional Smoking products that replicate the behavioral and
`physical pleasures of Smoking, e-cigarettes avoid the prob
`lems and short comings of traditional Smoking products.
`E-cigarettes are virtually odorless, avoid first and secondhand
`Smoke concerns, contain no known carcinogens, are non
`flammable, and are a lower cost alternative than traditional
`Smoking products.
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`SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
`0005. A docking station for an electronic vaporizing
`device (EVD), the docking station includes: a housing; one or
`more charging slots in the housing for a plurality of spare
`batteries for use in the EVD; a dedicated charging slot in the
`housing for engaging the EVD to charge the EVD's battery;
`wherein the plurality of spare batteries are used as replace
`ments for the EVD's battery; and an AC/DC charger con
`nected to an AC electrical plug receptacle for charging a main
`battery that powers the docking station.
`0006 An electronic vaporizing device (EVD) cylindrical
`canister includes: an AC/DC charger connected to an AC
`electrical plug receptacle for charging a main battery that
`powers the EVD cylindrical canister; a sealed cartridge cham
`ber containing a liquid; a wicking system that penetrates the
`sealed cartridge chamber and facilitates the flow of the liquid
`to a vaporizer; wherein the vaporizer converts the liquid into
`a vapor that is outputted into a vapor tube that is joined to a
`straw that is external to the cylindrical canister; and wherein
`the EVD cylindrical canister is dimensioned to mimic popu
`lar energy drink or beverage cans.
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`0007. A hookah includes: a plurality of pipes individually
`configured with separate EVD; and wherein a vapor flavor
`selection for a particular pipe, from the plurality of pipes, is
`determined by a liquid cartridge selected for the particular
`pipe's EVD.
`0008. Additional features and advantages are realized
`through the techniques of the present invention. Other
`embodiments and aspects of the invention are described in
`detail herein and are considered a part of the claimed inven
`tion. For a better understanding of the invention with advan
`tages and features, refer to the description and to the draw
`1ngS.
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`BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
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`0009. The subject matter that is regarded as the invention
`is particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the claims
`at the conclusion of the specification. The foregoing and other
`objects, features, and advantages of the invention are apparent
`from the following detailed description of exemplary
`embodiments of the present invention taken in conjunction
`with the accompanying drawings in which:
`0010 FIG. 1A is a perspective view of an electronic vapor
`izing device (EVD) engaged in a docking station in the form
`of a cigarette pack according to embodiments of the inven
`tion.
`FIG. 1B is a side view of the EVD engaged in the
`(0011
`docking station of FIG. 1A with a retractable AC/DC plug
`receptacle deployed according to embodiments of the inven
`tion.
`(0012 FIG. 1C is a side view of the EVD engaged in the
`docking station of FIG. 1A configured with a data port or slot
`with the retractable AC/DC plug receptacle deployed accord
`ing to embodiments of the invention.
`(0013 FIG. 1D is a side view of the EVD engaged in the
`docking station of FIG. 1A configured with an electronic
`information display according to embodiments of the inven
`tion.
`0014 FIG. 1E is a cross-sectional view of the docking
`station of FIG. 1A, taken along line 1E-1E showing the inte
`rior features of the docking station, the EVD engaged, and an
`additional battery present according to embodiments of the
`invention.
`0015 FIG.1F is across-sectional view of the EVD of FIG.
`1E, taken along line 1F-1F showing the interior features of the
`EVD according to embodiments of the invention.
`0016 FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of an EVD type
`device configured in a container in the form of a cylindrical
`canister according to embodiments of the invention.
`(0017 FIG.3 illustrates the EVD of FIGS. 1A-1F engaged
`in a docking station in electrical communication with a com
`puting device according to embodiments of the invention.
`0018 FIG. 4A is a perspective view of an electronic vapor
`izing device (EVD) engaged in a docking station with audio/
`Video capabilities in the form of a cigarette pack according to
`embodiments of the invention.
`(0019 FIG. 4B is a side view of the docking station of FIG.
`4A being Supported by a retractable viewing stand according
`to embodiments of the invention.
`0020 FIG. 5 is a hookah pipe configured with individual
`EVD for a plurality of simultaneous users according to
`embodiments of the invention.
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`0021. The detailed description explains exemplary
`embodiments of the present invention, together with advan
`tages and features, by way of example with reference to the
`drawings.
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`DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY
`EMBODIMENTS
`0022 While the specification concludes with claims
`defining the features of the invention that are regarded as
`novel, it is believed that the invention will be better under
`stood from a consideration of the description of exemplary
`embodiments in conjunction with the drawings. It is of course
`to be understood that the embodiments described herein are
`merely exemplary of the invention, which can be embodied in
`various forms. Therefore, specific structural and functional
`details disclosed in relation to the exemplary embodiments
`described herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but
`merely as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the
`art to variously employ the present invention in virtually any
`appropriate form. Further, the terms and phrases used herein
`are not intended to be limiting but rather to provide an under
`standable description of the invention.
`0023 Exemplary embodiments of the present invention
`provide an improved electronic vaporizing device (EVD) that
`produces a heated or non heated vapor utilizing liquid Sub
`stances. The EVD, of embodiments of the invention, utilizes
`one or more piezo-micro screens to covert a liquid Substance
`into a liquid water-like vapor. The EVD is configured with a
`cartridge chamber filled with the liquid substance that is
`delivered to the vaporizing system of the EVD. Embodiments
`of the improved electronic vaporizing device may be powered
`by a replaceable and/or rechargeable battery, or otherform of
`electrical current. The components and features of the EVD
`may or may not be controlled by a microprocessor.
`0024. In embodiments of the EVD, a piezo device is uti
`lized to vibrate one or more micro screens of varying sizes to
`produce a vapor from the liquid. A piezo device creates a
`vibrating effect when an electric charge or other form of
`energy is applied to the piezoelectric/micro screen(s) device.
`The one or more micro screen(s) are layers of pre-fabricated
`electroformed screen(s) made from an alloy, Such as a nickel
`alloy. The vaporization of a liquid in the EVD process is
`accomplished by passing the liquid through the one or more
`vibrating micro screens. The vibration of the micro screen(s)
`causes a liquid to break-down or atomize into particles, thus
`producing a vapor. Liquid mixtures to be vaporized for user
`inhalation from the EVD include, but are not limited to:
`nicotine, caffeine, Vitamins, energy drinks, Supplements,
`insulin, medications, coffee, Sodas, candy, ice cream, alcohol,
`natural extracts and flavors.
`0025 Embodiments of the electronic vaporizing device
`may be activated by a user's inhaling or Sucking action, or by
`an on/off mechanism or switch. In embodiments of the inven
`tion, a Solid state air flow sensor or an on/off mechanism or
`Switch may act as the Switching device to activate a micro
`processor, the piezo, one or more micro screen(s), and a
`heating element. The heating element provides users of the
`EVD with the option of having a vapor heated when the vapor
`passes by or across the heating element prior to inhalation.
`When not in use, the EVD remains in a stand-by mode.
`0026. Embodiments of the EVD are configured with a
`sealed cartridge chamber that is filled with a liquid substance
`determined by the user. Upon a user's insertion of the sealed
`cartridge chamber into the EVD, the seal of the cartridge
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`chamber is penetrated by a wicking system that interfaces
`with the micro screen(s). The wicking system comprises a
`Small needle or object that pierces the sealed cartridge cham
`ber. The piercing of the cartridge chamber allows the liquid
`substance to flow to the micro screen(s) in the event the EVD
`is activated. A Small seal is installed around the piercing
`needle or object to prevent unintended liquid leakage from the
`cartridge.
`(0027 Embodiments of the EVD may be configured with
`an on-board microprocessor for controlling features of the
`EVD. For example, the microprocessor may monitor con
`Sumption and levels of liquid in the cartridge chamber, and
`time of use of the EVD. In addition, the EVD's microproces
`Sor may control tactile, audio, and/or visual feedback to the
`user. User feedback may include a small vibration motor
`installed in the EVD that will vibrate the EVD, or otherforms
`of notification i.e., light or audio alarm that provide notifica
`tion signals to the user relative to consumption, battery status,
`or other operating features of the EVD. In an exemplary
`embodiment, a user will be notified by the EVD vibrating or
`signaling one time, or any designated number of times, after
`consuming the equivalent of one traditional dose, or any
`measurement, of the intended substitute substance; for
`example, if the device is a smoking alternative, the EVD
`would vibrate after 10-20 puffs to indicate the equivalent of
`one cigarette's worth of nicotine, or any other predetermined
`number of measuring units. The EVD will also notify the user
`when a battery has a low charge and requires the battery to be
`recharged. Additional embodiments of the EVD may include
`a viewing-window to enable a user to visually monitor the
`level of fluid in the liquid cartridge.
`0028 Embodiments of the EVD are self contained units
`that house the vaporizing chamber, cartridge, piezo, micro
`screen(s), heating apparatus (if required), vibration device,
`battery, and other components required to operate the device.
`A typical size of the electronic vaporizing device is equivalent
`to a standard tobacco cigarette (length 70 mm and circumfer
`ence 25mm), but additional embodiments of the EVD may be
`in any shape or size of enclosure that will house the vaporiz
`ing chamber, cartridge, piezo, micro screen(s), heating appa
`ratus (if required), vibration device, cartridge, battery, and
`other components required to operate the device.
`(0029. In embodiments of the invention, the EVD may be
`stored and charged in a docking station. The docking station
`may store data relative to consumption. The data may then be
`viewed on a display device native to the docking station, or on
`a user's personal computer in electrical communication con
`tact with the docking station.
`0030) Referring now to figures, FIGS. 1A-1E illustrate a
`docking station 102 in the form of a cigarette pack (herein
`referred to as a NPAK) according to embodiments of the
`invention. FIG. 1A is a perspective view of an electronic
`vaporizing device (EVD) 100 engaged in a NPAK docking
`station 102. The NPAK docking station 102 has typical
`dimensions of approximately 1" to 4" length, by 1" to 6"
`height, and from 4" to 4" width. The NPAK 102 may have
`one or more additional battery(ies) 104 sitting in one or more
`port(s) or slot(s) 114 (see FIG.1E) for insertion into the EVD.
`The one or more additional batteries 104 are charged with an
`AC/DC charger 150. A main battery 116, and as well as the
`removable battery 118 (replaced with the additional battery
`104) within the EVD 100 (when inserted in the NPAK 102)
`are charged by the AC/DC charger 150. The NPAK 102 may
`be configured with one or more slots 114 for devices, batter
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`ies, cartridges 120 (see FIG. 1F), or other accessories and
`devices. An indicator light 106 may be configured to indicate
`operation status parameters including, but not limited to,
`whether the NPAK 102 is on or off, and battery charging
`Status.
`0031 FIG. 1B is a side view of the EVD 100 engaged in
`the docking station (NPAK) 102 of FIG.1A with a retractable
`AC/DC plug receptacle 108 deployed according to embodi
`ments of the invention. The deployed AC/DC plug receptacle
`108 may be inserted (plugged) into an AC electrical recep
`tacle (not shown) for recharging the one or more addition
`batteries 104, the main battery 116, and the EVD's battery
`118 in the event the EVD 100 is inserted in the NPAK 102.
`The retractable AC/DC plug receptacle 108 is electrically
`connected to a AC/DC charger 150.
`0032 FIG. 1C is a side view of the EVD 100 engaged in a
`docking station 102 of FIG. 1A with a data port or slot 110
`with the retractable AC/DC plug receptacle 108 deployed
`according to embodiments of the invention. The data port 110
`may be configured to accept external memory devices, data
`transfer cables (i.e., universal serial bus (USB), firewire, etc.),
`or wireless data transfer adaptors (i.e., Bluetooth, WiFi, IEEE
`811 standards, etc.).
`0033 FIG. 1D is a side view of the EVD 100 engaged in
`the docking station of FIG. 1A configured with an electronic
`information display 112 according to embodiments of the
`invention. The electronic information display 112 may be
`used to display status information for the NPAK 102, the
`EVD 100 (when engaged in the NPAK 102), as well as,
`entertainment information Such as for track selection for
`playback of various data formats including, but not limited to,
`a MP3 player.
`0034 FIG.1E is a cross-sectional view of the NPAK dock
`ing station 102 of FIG.1A, taken along line 1E-1E illustrating
`the interior features of the docking station, and the EVD 100
`engaged and the additional battery 104 inserted and engaged
`in slot 114 according to embodiments of the invention. The
`AC/DC charger 150 is electrically connected to a recharge
`able permanent high capacity battery 116. The high capacity
`battery 116 powers the features of the NPAK102, and may be
`used to recharge the EVD's battery 118 and the one or more
`additional batteries 104 in the event the NPAK 102 is not
`plugged into an AC electric Source.
`0035 FIG.1F is a cross-sectional view of the EVD 100 of
`FIG. 1E, taken along line 1F-1F showing the interior features
`of the EVD 100 according to embodiments of the invention.
`The EVD 100 is a self contained unit that houses the vapor
`izing chamber 172, cartridge 118, piezo, micro screen(s) 122,
`on/off switch 170, heating apparatus 174 (if required), vibra
`tion device 176, battery 118, and other components required
`to operate the device. A typical size of the electronic vapor
`izing device 100 is equivalent to a standard tobacco cigarette
`(length 70 mm and circumference 25 mm), but additional
`embodiments of the EVD may be in any shape or size of
`enclosure that will house the vaporizing chamber, cartridge,
`piezo, micro screen(s), heating apparatus (ifrequired), vibra
`tion device, cartridge, battery, and other components required
`to operate the device.
`0036. The EVD 100 is configured with a sealed cartridge
`chamber 120 that is filled with a liquid substance determined
`by the user. Upon a user's insertion of the sealed cartridge
`chamber 120 into the EVD 100, the seal of the cartridge
`chamber 120 is penetrated by a wicking system that interfaces
`with the micro screen(s). The wicking system comprises a
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`small needle 124 or object that pierces the sealed cartridge
`chamber 120. The piercing of the cartridge chamber 120
`allows the liquid substance to flow to the micro screen(s) 122
`in the event the EVD is activated. A small seal (not shown) is
`installed around the piercing needle 124 or object to prevent
`unintended liquid leakage from the cartridge 120.
`0037 Continuing with FIG. 1F, the EVD 100 may be
`configured with an on-board microprocessor 128 for control
`ling features of the EVD 100. For example, the microproces
`Sor 128 may monitor consumption and levels of liquid in the
`cartridge chamber 120, and time of use of the EVD 100. In
`addition, the EVD's microprocessor 128 may control tactile,
`audio, and/or visual feedback to the user. User feedback may
`include a Small vibration motor 176 installed in the EVD 100
`that will vibrate the EVD 100, or other forms of notification
`i.e., light or audio alarm that provide notification signals to
`the user relative to consumption, battery status, or other oper
`ating features of the EVD 100.
`0038 FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of an EVD type
`device configured in a container in the form of an EVD
`cylindrical canister (herein referred to as a NCAN) 200
`according to embodiments of the invention. The NCAN 200
`is designed to mimic popular energy drink or beverage cans.
`The NCAN 200 operates based the same technology as
`described for the EVD 100, or on other liquid vaporization
`technologies. Liquid mixtures to be vaporized for user inha
`lation from the NCAN 200 include, but are not limited to:
`nicotine, caffeine, Vitamins, energy drinks, Supplements,
`insulin, medications, coffee, Sodas, candy, ice cream, alcohol,
`natural extracts and flavors.
`0039. The NCAN200 is configured with a sealed cartridge
`chamber 220 that is filled with a liquid substance determined
`by the user. Upon a user's insertion of the sealed cartridge
`chamber 220 into the NCAN 200, the seal of the cartridge
`chamber 220 is penetrated by a wicking system 224 that
`interfaces with a vaporizer 220. The wicking system 224
`comprises a small needle or object (not shown) that pierces
`the sealed cartridge chamber 220. The piercing of the car
`tridge chamber 220 allows the liquid substance to flow to the
`vaporizer 222 in the event the NCAN 200 is activated. A small
`seal (not shown) is installed around the piercing needle or
`object of the wicking system 224 to prevent unintended liquid
`leakage from the cartridge 220. The vaporizer 222 outputs a
`vapor into a vapor tube 232. The vapor tube 232 mates up to
`an external straw 236 via a straw plug 234 for delivery of the
`vaporized liquid to the user.
`0040. The NCAN 200 may be configured with an on
`board microprocessor/memory 228 for controlling and pro
`viding features of the NCAN 200. For example, the micro
`processor/memory 228 may monitor consumption and levels
`of liquid in the cartridge chamber 220, and time of use of the
`NCAN 200. In addition, the NCAN’s microprocessor 228
`may control tactile, audio, and/or visual feedback via display
`212 to the user. User feedback may include a small vibration
`motor 276 installed in the NCAN 200 that will vibrate the
`NCAN 200, or other forms of notification i.e., light or audio
`alarm that provide notification signals to the user relative to
`consumption, battery status, or other operating features of the
`NCAN 200.
`0041. The NCAN 200 is powered via a retractable AC/DC
`plug receptacle 208 that is electrically connected to an
`AC/DC charger 250. The AC/DC charger 250 is electrically
`connected to a rechargeable permanent high capacity battery
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`216. The high capacity battery 216 powers the features of the
`NCAN 200. An on/off switch 230 controls the function of the
`high capacity battery 216.
`0042 Continuing with FIG. 2, the electronic information
`display 112 may be used to display entertainment information
`such as for track selection for playback of various data for
`mats including, but not limited to, a MP3 player. Entertain
`ment software and content may be stored in memory 228. A
`data port 210 may be configured to accept external memory
`devices, data transfer cables (i.e., universal serial bus (USB),
`firewire, etc.), or wireless data transfer adaptors (i.e., Blue
`tooth, WiFi, IEEE 811 standards, etc.). Entertainment content
`may be accessed via headphone jack 226.
`0043 FIG. 3 illustrates the EVD 100 of FIGS. 1A-1F
`engaged in a docking station 302 in electrical data transfer
`and communication (as signified by bidirectional arrow 350)
`with a computing device 340 according to embodiments of
`the invention. Data transfer between the docking station 302
`and the computing device 340 may be via data transfer cables
`(i.e., universal serial bus (USB), firewire, etc.), or wireless
`data transfer adaptors (i.e., Bluetooth, WiFi, IEEE 811 stan
`dards, etc.). An electronic information display 312 of the
`computing device 340 may be used to display usage and
`status information for the engaged EVD 100. The docking
`station 302 is powered via an AC plug receptacle 308 that is
`electrically connected to a AC/DC charger (not shown) for
`charging the battery 118 of the EVD 100. One or more addi
`tional spare batteries 104 may be inserted into the docking
`station for charging in slot 314. The colored indicator lights
`may be used to indicate charging status. For example, red
`indicator light 338 may indicate a battery is charging, and
`green indicator light 306 illuminates in the event a recharge
`able battery has been fully charged.
`0044 FIG. 4A is a perspective view of an electronic vapor
`izing device (EVD) engaged in a docking station 402 with
`audio/video capabilities (herein referred to as a NTV) in the
`form of a cigarette pack according to embodiments of the
`invention. The NTV 402 is operationally equivalent to the
`NPAK 102 with additional audio/video (A/V) capabilities
`and features. The electronic information display 412 may be
`used to display A/V entertainment information such as for
`track selection for playback of various data formats includ
`ing, but not limited to, a MP3, video, and picture content.
`Entertainment software and content may be stored in onboard
`memory (not shown). A data port 110 may be configured to
`accept external memory devices, data transfer cables (i.e.,
`universal serial bus (USB), firewire, etc.), or wireless data
`transfer adaptors (i.e., Bluetooth, WiFi, IEEE 811 standards,
`etch). Entertainment content may be heard via headphone
`jack 426 with headphones 442, and accessed via controls 440,
`or via touch sensitive screen controls on the electronic infor
`mation display 412. FIG. 4B is a side view of the NTV
`docking station 402 of FIG. 4A being supported by a retract
`able viewing stand 444 according to embodiments of the
`invention.
`004.5
`FIG. 5 is a hookah pipe 546 configured with indi
`vidual EVD 502 for a plurality of simultaneous users accord
`ing to embodiments of the invention. The hookah pipe 546 is
`modular in order to add EVD 502 depending on the size of the
`hookah pipe 546 needed to accommodate the number of
`potential users. In an exemplary embodiment up to 200 indi
`vidual users may be accommodated. In embodiments of the
`invention, each individual pipe may or may not have its own
`electronic vaporizing device (EVD) 502, thereby allowing
`
`each individual user to select their own flavor for the pipe that
`they are using. The flavor selection of the user's pipe is con
`trolled by a liquid cartridge selected for the (EVD). The
`hookah pipe 546 may either be portable by using a battery
`(not shown), or be stationary with an AC/DC outlet plug (not
`shown) to power the hookah pipe 546. There may be an on/off
`switching device (not shown) for each individual EVD pipe
`502 so that only the EVD pipes 502 in use are turned on, or the
`user may turn on as many pipes as they choose. The hookah
`pipe 502 may contain an on/off switch for a heating option
`allowing user(s) to choose whether to heat the vapor in each
`individual EVD pipe 502. The user(s) of the hookah pipe will
`have a choice of multiple liquids including, but not limited to
`nicotine, nutraceuticals, coffee, caffeine, insulin, Vitamins,
`energy drink, natural extracts, etc., which are contained in the
`replaceable cartridges (not shown) of the EVD pipes 502.
`0046 While exemplary embodiments of the present
`invention have been described, it will be understood that
`those skilled in the art, both now and in the future, may make
`various modifications without departing from the spirit and
`the scope of the present invention as set forth in the following
`claims. These following claims should be construed to main
`tain the proper protection for the present invention.
`What is claimed is:
`1. A docking station for an electronic vaporizing device
`(EVD), the docking station comprising:
`a housing:
`one or more charging slots in the housing for a plurality of
`spare batteries for use in the EVD;
`a dedicated charging slot in the housing for engaging the
`EVD to charge the EVD's battery;
`wherein the plurality of spare batteries are used as replace
`ments for the EVD's battery; and
`an AC/DC charger connected to an AC electrical plug
`receptacle for charging a main battery that powers the
`docking station.
`2. The docking station of claim 1, further comprising:
`a data port configured to accept external memory devices,
`data transfer cables, and wireless data transfer adaptors.
`3. The docking station of claim 1, further comprising:
`an electronic information display configured to display
`usage and status information for the engaged EVD.
`4. The docking station of claim 1, further comprising:
`an electronic information display configured to display and
`playback audio/video (A/V) entertainment information.
`5. The docking station of claim 1, further comprising:
`a headphone jack for outputting audio.
`6. The docking station of claim 1, wherein the AC electrical
`plug receptacle retracts into the housing.
`7. The docking station of claim 1, further comprising:
`a retractable viewing stand that retracts into the housing.
`8. The docking station of claim 1, wherein the housing has
`a series of dimensions that approximates a cigarette pack.
`9. An electronic vaporizing device (EVD) cylindrical can
`ister comprising:
`an AC/DC charger connected to an AC electrical plug
`receptacle for charging a main battery that powers the
`EVD cylindrical canister;
`a sealed cartridge chamber containing a liquid;
`a wicking system that penetrates the sealed cartridge cham
`ber and facilitates the flow of the liquid to a vaporizer;
`wherein the vaporizer converts the liquid into a vapor that
`is outputted into a vapor tube that is joined to a straw that
`is external to the cylindrical canister, and
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`wherein the EVD cylindrical canister is dimensioned to
`mimic popular energy drink or beverage cans.
`10. The EVD cylindrical canister of claim 9, further com
`pr1S1ng:
`a data port configured to accept external memory devices,
`data transfer cables, and wireless data transfer adaptors.
`11. The EVD cylindrical canister of claim 9, further com
`pr1S1ng:
`an electronic information display configured to display
`usage and status information for the EVD.
`12. The EVD cylindrical canister of claim 9, further com
`prising:
`an electronic information display configured to display and
`playback audio/video (A/V) entertainment information.
`13. The EVD cylindrical canister of claim 9, further com
`pr1S1ng:
`a headphone jack for outputting audio.
`14. The EVD cylindrical canister of claim 9, further com
`pr1S1ng:
`a vibration motor that provides tactile feedback.
`15. The EVD cylindrical canister of claim 9, wherein the
`liquid to be vaporized include, but are not limited to: nicotine,
`
`caffeine, Vitamins, energy drinks, Supplements, insulin,
`medications, coffee, Sodas, candy, ice cream, alcohol, natural
`extracts and flavors.
`16. A hookah comprising:
`a plurality of pipes individually configured with separate
`EVD; and
`wherein a vapor flavor selection for a particular pipe from
`the plurality of pipes is determined by a liquid cartridge
`selected for the particular pipe's EVD.
`17. The hookah of claim 16, wherein the separate EVD are
`configured with an on/off Switch for controlling a heater,
`thereby allowing a user to choose whether to heat the vapor in
`their individual pipe.
`18. The hookah of claim 16, wherein the hookah is pow
`ered via an AC/DC