KR20210010866A - Smart vaporizer and system for concentrated products - Google Patents

Abstract

Improved vaporizers, systems and methods for managing concentrate use are disclosed. The vaporizer may include a housing to receive a cartridge configured to store the concentrate. The cartridge includes a nozzle at one end with a smart chip for storing an identification code associated with the concentrate. Vaporizers, cartridges, systems and methods provide a means of ensuring accurate dosing and management of concentrate usage and usage data collection.

Description

Improved vaporizers, systems and methods for managing concentrate use

Cross-reference to related applications

This application discloses a number of improvements and enhancements to the concentrate vaporizers and systems disclosed in the inventor's U.S. Patent Application Serial Nos. 15/391,829 and 62/721,699, which are incorporated herein by reference.

Invention field

The present invention relates to improved vaporizers, systems and methods for managing and optimizing vapor quality of concentrates, vaporizer efficiency and user experience.

The subject matter discussed in the background paragraph should not be assumed to be prior art merely as a result of mention in the background paragraph. Similarly, issues mentioned in the background paragraph or related to the subject matter of the background paragraph should not be assumed to have been previously recognized in the prior art. The subject of the background section merely represents a different approach, and may itself correspond to the implementation of the claimed technology.

Vaporizers are readily known and used for medical and leisure purposes. Existing vaporization devices allow a user to operate by loading a desired amount of concentrate product (optionally prepackaged in a cartridge device) into the vaporization chamber of the device. In general, the mechanism for loading the concentrate is complex to operate and as a result the user may consume an irregular amount of concentrate in some vaping sessions. Moreover, users generally do not know that a concentrate is being used because of the lack of availability of information related to the concentrate. Vaporizers such as the Pax 3™ and Firefly 2™ do not have a cartridge-based system, so rely on the concentrate product's default packaging label as a means of suggesting the concentrate dosage delivered to the user.

There are many ways to load cartridges into the carburetor. However, this method can lead to usability problems such as cumbersome and inefficient cartridge sealing and cleaning functions. Many existing vaporizers cannot cleanly and accurately administer inhaled concentrates or concentrate essential oils. Vaporizers such as the Pax 3™ require manual injection, so users must use precision tools such as metering syringes to accurately control the dosage. These tools are difficult to source and add extra cost to the carburetor. In the case of medical vaporizers, this limitation prevents users and physicians from confidently and consistently managing and/or prescribing the concentrate dosing regimen that best suits their needs. Some concentrate vaporization devices solve the dosing problem by utilizing the inhalation flow rate as a dosing control means. However, such devices do not adequately provide uniform vaporization of the concentrate, resulting in a discrepancy between the prescribed/desired dose and the actual amount received by the user.

In addition, there is a lack of technology capable of administering different types of materials (ie, products) for use in vaporization devices. These materials may be, for example, granules, powders, loose leaves, flowers, aromas, medicines, waxes, pastes, thick oils, or other physical materials that can be segmented and transmitted (such as using an auger mechanism) through a vaporizer device. It can be materials. Likewise, most raw materials for vaporization are not standardized in a way that varies in consistency and can be divided into uniform dosages. The administration of these products is often compromised in that they are loaded by hand. What is needed is a "all-in-one" vaporizer capable of uniformly administering and tracking the chemical compounds of the product contained within the cartridge, regardless of the physical form and/or composition of the product.

U.S. Patent Application No. 15/924172 discloses a method and apparatus for cloud integrated control of drug delivery parameters in an electronic vaporizer. Further, U.S. Patent Application No. 12/780876 discloses data recording a personal vaporizer inhaler. Further, US Patent Application No. 13/840588 discloses an inhaler controlled by a mobile device.

From the point of view of the existing carburetor, it is necessary to maintain the operating certainty of the carburetor, as the carburetor is at least associated with vapor sealing, dosing integrity and corresponding direct user feedback. Also, conventional vaporizers do not provide a feedback system to inform the user that the concentrate product has been completely vaporized or that the concentrate dosing session has been properly completed.

Thus, there is a need for a concentrate product vaporizer that administers the concentrate at the dosage desired by the user and further manages, records, tracks and/or monitors the user's use of the concentrate and provides improved operational efficiency.

In one aspect, a system for managing concentrate use is disclosed. The system may include a carburetor, user equipment and a central server. The vaporizer can include a housing, and the housing can include a cartridge configured to store the concentrate. The cartridge may include a nozzle at one end and a dosing mechanism at the other end with a smart chip containing an identification code associated with the concentrate. The housing of the carburetor may also include a control unit configured to read the identification code from the smart chip of the nozzle and control the operation of the oven. The oven may be adjacent to the nozzle of the cartridge. The communication unit may be coupled to the control unit, and the communication unit may transmit an identification code to the user device. The system may also include a central server having a database for storing a plurality of identification codes for a plurality of concentrate information. The central server may be configured to receive an identification code from the user device. The central server can retrieve the concentrate information corresponding to the identification code received from the database. The central server may transmit the retrieved concentrate information to the user device.

In one embodiment, the dosing mechanism may be adjacent to the mouthpiece of the vaporizer. Dosing mechanisms may include plunger drivers, pawls and plungers. Upon rotation of the dosing wheel by the user, the plunger driver may drive the plunger in the cartridge to discharge a predefined amount of concentrate through the nozzle. The oven may include a coil disposed within a heat resistant tube, an airflow channel in communication with the ambient air and inhalation negative pressure airflow, and a dosing diffuser containing a porous material matrix or screen (eg, a gold-plated metal mesh). The control unit may be configured to heat a coil of the oven based on at least one of a trigger button, an inline pressure sensor, a fan/IR reflector sensor, and an identification code associated with the concentrate. The control unit may heat the coil to vaporize a predefined amount of concentrate released through a nozzle on the screen or the porous material matrix of the dose diffuser. The user device may be configured to receive at least one user input related to the user's vaping session. The user device may transmit at least one command to the vaporizer based on the received user input for triggering the vaping session. Similarly, the user device may be configured to receive at least one user input through a central server associated with the user's vaping session. The central server may transmit at least one command to the vaporizer based on the received central server input to trigger and/or manage the vaping session. The user device may also be configured to generate session data related to the vaping session, and the session data may be transmitted to a central server. The central server may be configured to receive session data from the user device. The central server may be configured to modify the user's vaping session based at least in part on the vaping session data. The central server can update the user profile based on the session data. The user profile may include data related to one or more vaping sessions of the user. The user device may also be configured to display a survey related to the user's vaping session. The user device may receive user feedback for the survey and transmit the user feedback to a central server. The communication unit of the vaporization device may include a Bluetooth low energy (BTLE) module, a WiFi module, or other electronic communication means. The user device may display administration information based on at least one of the retrieved concentrate information, a user profile, a user's medical history, and a vaping session.

In another aspect, a method for managing a user's use of a concentrate is disclosed. The method may include reading an identification code associated with the concentrate by the control unit of the carburetor. The identification code can be transmitted to the user device via the communication unit of the carburetor. The central server may receive the identification code from the user device. The central server may include a database storing a plurality of identification codes for a plurality of concentrate information. The central server can retrieve the concentrate information corresponding to the identification code received from the database. The retrieved concentrate information may be transmitted to the user device for display to the user.

In another aspect, a vaporizer comprising a housing is disclosed. The housing may include a cartridge configured to store the concentrate. The cartridge may include a nozzle at one end, a smart chip with an identification code associated with the concentrate, and a dosing mechanism at the other end. The dosing mechanism may be adjacent to the mouthpiece and may include a plunger driver, pawl and plunger. The dosing wheel can actuate the dosing mechanism, and the dosing wheel can be rotatably coupled to the plunger driver. The oven may be adjacent to the nozzle of the cartridge and may include a coil disposed within a heat resistant tube, an airflow channel in communication with the ambient air and suction negative pressure airflow, and a dosing diffuser containing the porous material matrix. The control unit may be configured to heat a coil of the oven based on at least one of a trigger button, an inline pressure sensor, a fan/IR reflector sensor, and an identification code associated with the concentrate. In one implementation, if a negative pressure is generated by the user through suction in the mouthpiece, the control unit may heat the coil. The coil can be configured to vaporize the extruded concentrate. The extruded concentrate can be dispensed through a nozzle on the screen or the porous material matrix of the dosing diffuser after the dosing wheel is rotated by the user. Upon rotation of the dosing wheel, the plunger driver can drive the plunger in the cartridge to release a predefined amount of concentrate.

In one embodiment, the mouthpiece may be removed to slidably receive the cartridge within the housing. The identification code associated with the concentrate may be stored in a memory module consisting of at least one of a near field communication (NFC) means, a QR code, a barcode, a smart chip (eg EEPROM), and a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag, and the memory module It is communicatively coupled to the control unit. In an alternative embodiment, the dosing mechanism may be an Auger delivery mechanism. The dosing wheel may be a hollow cylinder surrounding the plunger driver such that rotation of the dosing wheel results in rotation of the plunger driver. The plunger driver can be mechanically engaged with the plunger and pole. The plunger can be driven laterally downward when the plunger driver rotates due to rotation of the dosing wheel by the user. The pole may only allow rotation of the dosing wheel in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. The dosing wheel is clickable when rotated to a predefined degree to provide audible feedback to the user. With one click on the dosing wheel, a predefined amount of concentrate can be released through the nozzle. The vaporizer may further comprise a communication unit configured to transmit an identification code to the user device, the user device being configured to display information related to the concentrate based on the identification code.

In another embodiment, the control unit may be configured to receive commands from the user device via the communication unit to activate heating of the coil. The user device may display administration information based on at least one of an identification code, a user's identity, a user's medical history, a vaping session history, and a previous administration. The carburetor may further comprise a power source in communication with the control unit. The power source can be configured to supply electrical energy to the coil. The carburetor may also include a power button located in the housing and in communication with the control unit. When the user presses the power button, electric energy can be supplied from the power source to the coil. The vaporizer may further comprise a conduit proximal to the dosing diffuser. The conduit may run adjacent the cartridge towards the mouthpiece to allow the vaporized concentrate to move when the user inhales. The conduit may include a filter located downstream to filter the vaporized concentrate.

In various other aspects and embodiments of the present invention, a carburetor is provided that allows a user to index (ie, pivot) a dosing wheel to deliver a predefined dose of concentrate product for vaporization. The exemplary vaporizer may record and transmit data related to the user's vaporization session with enhanced assurance on the type and amount of concentrate product delivered.

For safe storage of concentrate products, the vaporizer is provided with a cartridge containing a storage container. These stored concentrates are kept away from the heating means of the carburetor to mitigate thermal decomposition of the concentrate products not intended for vaporization. The carburetor also provides a dosing mechanism (eg dosing wheel, plunger, etc.) that engages the plunger driver of the cartridge. The dosing wheel is configured to rotate in one direction (i.e. only in one direction) by the user using a pawl configured in the device to prevent the user from releasing the cartridge and retracting the plunger from the cartridge container.

In one aspect, in order to ensure proper dispensing of the concentrate product, a pole configured in the cartridge lock portion rotatably communicates with the slot of the plunger to limit bidirectional rotation of the plunger driver/plunger even when the cartridge is removed from the carburetor. In addition, the pole is hidden by the driver during assembly, easing the user's ability to disassemble the cartridge for refilling, tampering, etc. In one example, the security pole protects the user from receiving a concentrate product that is not representative of the manufactured product recorded on the smart chip.

To ensure accurate dispensing and recording of concentrate product dosing (i.e., dosing control/completeness), an exemplary carburetor is administered to record the indexed dosage of concentrate product through a predefined spacing/size slot of the dosing wheel. It includes a pair of infrared emitters and detectors arranged on each side of the wheel.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the plunger and plunger driver are fixedly attached to ensure that the plunger is advanced into the cartridge container when the plunger driver is rotated by the dosing wheel. The advancement of the plunger provides a means to push the concentrate product contained in the container out of the nozzle at the end of the cartridge.

In another embodiment of the present invention, the nozzle consists of a tip seal, the tip seal providing a static closure of the nozzle port end to prevent oxidation, contamination, invasion, etc. (i.e., breakage) of the concentrate product held in the cartridge container. Protect integrity. In one aspect, the tip seal prevents leakage of the concentrate product from the cartridge container during handling and/or use, such as during vaporization. It also provides assurance of the delivered dose and avoids confusion over the measurement accuracy of the delivered concentrate dose. In another aspect, the tip seal incorporates an elastomer (TPE, silicone rubber, etc.) septum that seals against the insert of the nozzle. As the dosing wheel is pivoted, the plunger-driver assembly actuates the plunger into the cartridge container, causing the concentrate product to forcibly deform the elastomeric septum in the insert, causing the concentrate to be extruded through the tip seal and nozzle port into the diffuser.

In a further embodiment of the present invention, the vaporizer may include a vapor detection system to evaluate whether the extruded concentrate product has been completely vaporized. The 1R emitter and detector pair operates in a communicative manner to determine whether a concentrate product vapor is present in the conduit (i.e. airway) as a result of user inhalation. In addition, the vaporizer notifies the user whether the administration of the vaporization concentrate product has been completed through an LED illuminated display, and provides data on the session to the system network through signal transmission. The exemplary vaporizer may also provide information (eg, graphics) generated from data to a user via a mobile device, computer, or the like regarding the vaporization session.

In another embodiment of the present invention, a predetermined amount of dosage is recorded in the cartridge via a smart chip. The exemplary carburetor writes/updates data on the remaining dose of the cartridge to the smart chip when indexing (ie, turning) the dosing wheel. Upon evacuation/completion of the original pre-defined amount of the concentrate product, the carburetor provides information to the network (i.e., mobile device, laptop, computer, etc.) and the user via LED lights or other device signals that the carburetor cartridge is depleted. Upon depletion, the exemplary vaporizer may limit further vaporization in one aspect, and the limitation of further vaporization mitigates the cartridge from being refilled and reused.

This paragraph is meant to introduce the concepts disclosed in the specification, rather than a complete list of the many teachings and variations to the teachings provided in the expanded discussion within this document. Accordingly, the content of this summary should not be construed as limiting the scope of the following claims.

Other systems, methods, features, and advantages of the present invention will be or will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon review of the following drawings and detailed description. All such additional systems, methods, features and advantages are intended to be included within and protected by the scope of the appended claims.

While the present application concludes with the claims that specifically point out and clearly assert specific embodiments of the invention, various embodiments of the invention are easily understood and evaluated from the following description of various embodiments of the invention when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Can be.
1 shows a system for managing the use of concentrates by a user according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a side perspective view of a vaporizer according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a partial exploded view of a vaporizer according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 and 5 are exploded perspective views of the vaporization device viewed from different angles according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is an exploded perspective view of an exemplary cartridge according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 is an exploded perspective view of an exemplary cartridge for dispensing a non-liquid concentrate (eg powder) in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
8A is a side perspective view of a nozzle of a vaporizer cartridge system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
8B is a front elevational view of a nozzle of a vaporizer cartridge system illustrating a diaphragm in an open position in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
8C is a front elevational view of a nozzle of a vaporizer cartridge system illustrating the diaphragm (a) in a closed position according to an embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a cross-sectional view of the dosing integrity mechanism of the vaporizer cartridge system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
10A and 10B are perspective views of a plunger driver showing various components of a vaporizer cartridge system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
11 is a side view of the oven system of the vaporization apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
12A and 12B are perspective views of a dosing diffuser of a vaporizer oven system, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
12C is a front elevational view of the dose diffuser of the vaporizer oven system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
13 is a diagram illustrating various components of a system for verifying and completing administration of a vaporization device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
14 illustrates a method for managing the use of concentrates by a user according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Reference will now be made in detail to specific embodiments or features, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, corresponding or similar reference numbers will be used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or corresponding parts. Moreover, references to the various elements described herein are made collectively or individually when there is more than one element of the same type, such as “pole and clicker” or “smart chip and EEPROM”. However, these references are essentially examples only. Any reference to the singular element may be construed as relating to the plural without limiting the scope of the invention to the exact number or type of such elements, unless expressly stated in the appended claims, and vice versa. You can see that it is the same.

The exemplary embodiments described herein are provided for illustrative purposes and are not limiting. Other exemplary embodiments are possible, and modifications may be made to the exemplary embodiments within the spirit and scope of the present invention. Accordingly, the detailed description is not meant to limit the invention. Rather, the scope of the invention is limited only by the following claims and their equivalents.

Thus, a system for managing concentrate use is disclosed. This system allows the carburetor to record and distribute information about the vaping session, user, product information such as name, distillate filling batch information, laboratory results, and product temperature limits, among other data. The system also provides carburetors and cartridges that cooperate communicatively to manage dosing data integrity (eg dosing control, unconfused dosing, concentrate closure violation control, etc.).

1 illustrates a system 100 for managing a user's use of concentrates, according to an embodiment of the present invention. System 100 may include vaporizer 102 having a housing (not shown). The housing can include a cartridge that can be configured to store the concentrate. The cartridge 104 may be a cylindrical container with a nozzle at one end and a dosing mechanism at the other end. The nozzle of the cartridge 104 may have a smart chip with an identification code associated with the concentrate. The housing of the carburetor 102 may also include a control unit 106 configured to read the identification code at the nozzle 218. The control unit 106 may control the operation of the vaporizer 102 oven. The oven may be adjacent to the nozzle of the cartridge 104. The communication unit 108 may be connected to the control unit 106, and the communication unit 108 may transmit an identification code to the user device 110. In one embodiment, the user device 110 may be a mobile phone, computer, laptop, etc. and may be operated by the user 111. The communication unit 108 of the vaporization device 102 may comprise a Bluetooth Low Energy (BTLE) module.

System 100 may also include a central server 112 that includes a database 114. The database 114 may store a plurality of identification codes for a plurality of concentrate information. Central server 112 may be configured to receive an identification code from user device 110. The central server 112 may search the database 114 for concentrate information corresponding to the received identification code. The retrieved concentrate information may be transmitted to the user device 110. In an implementation, system 100 may be a public network environment including a plurality of personal computers, laptops, various servers such as blade servers, and other computing devices. In another implementation, system 100 may be a private network environment having a limited number of computing devices such as personal computers, servers, laptops and/or communication devices such as mobile phones and smart phones. System 100 may be operated by users/users 117 via central server 112.

System 100 promotes an improved user experience by providing information about concentrate, dosing requirements, particularly in the user device. In one embodiment, the user device 110 receives at least one user input related to the user's vaping session to trigger the vaping session, and at least one command to the vaporizer 102 based on the received user input. Can be configured to transmit. In another embodiment, the user device 110 may be configured to generate session data related to the vaping session and transmit the session data to the central server 112. The central server 112 may be configured to receive session data from a user device. The central server 112 may update the user profile 116 based on the session data. User profile 116 may include data related to one or more vaping sessions of a user.

In another embodiment, the user device 110 may be configured to display a survey related to the user's vaping session. The user may provide feedback on the survey, and the user device 110 may transmit the user feedback to the central server 112. The user device 110 may display administration information based on at least one of the retrieved concentrate information, the user profile 116, the user's medical history, and the vaping session.

In another embodiment, the user device 110 may be configured to capture data from a health/biometric data capture device (e.g., Kardia | Omron from AliveCor) and the user device 110 centralizes health/biometric data. Can be transmitted to the server 112.

Since the user device 110 provides information on the dosage, the user can use the option of deliberately selecting his or her dosage (trace dosage). In addition, the system 100 may notify the user that the administered administration or inhalation of the desired amount of the concentrate product has been completed.

In one aspect, on-demand heating, usage tracking, improved user experience, modular components, and an easily washable vaporizer are disclosed. The carburetor can have a housing containing various components. The housing may include a cartridge configured to store the concentrate. The cartridge may include a nozzle at one end and a dosing mechanism at the other end. The nozzle may have a smart chip with an identification code associated with the concentrate. The dosing mechanism may be adjacent to the mouthpiece, and the dosing mechanism may include a plunger driver, pawl and plunger. The dosing wheel can actuate the dosing mechanism. The dosing wheel can be positioned partially outside the housing for user manipulation, where the dosing wheel can be rotatably coupled to the plunger driver. The oven may be placed adjacent to the cartridge's nozzle or elsewhere within the vaporizer, the oven comprising a coil disposed within a heat-resistant tube, an airflow channel communicating with the ambient air and suction negative pressure airflow, and a dosing diffuser containing the porous material matrix. can do. The control unit may be configured to heat the coil of the oven based on at least one of an inline pressure sensor, a fan/IR reflector sensor, and an identification code associated with the concentrate.

In one embodiment, when negative pressure is generated by the user through suction in the mouthpiece, the control unit can heat the coil. The coil can be configured to vaporize the extruded concentrate. The extruded concentrate can be dispensed through a nozzle on the porous material matrix (or similar screen) of the dosing diffuser. When the dosing wheel is rotated by the user, the plunger driver drives the plunger in the cartridge to discharge a predefined amount of concentrate.

2 to 5 show different views of the vaporizer 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In particular, Figure 2 shows an assembly diagram of the carburetor 200, Figure 3 shows a partial exploded view showing the internal components of the carburetor 200, and each component is coupled to adjacent components for assembling the carburetor 200 It further shows an exemplary way that can be done. Further, FIGS. 4 and 5 show exploded perspective views of the vaporization device 200 from two different angles. In the exploded views of FIGS. 4 and 5, some assemblies are shown exploded in one view and others are shown exploded in other views for purposes of illustration. Referring to FIGS. 2-5 in combination, as illustrated, the vaporizer 200 includes a housing 202 surrounding various assemblies and components thereof. In general, the housing 202 has a rectangular cross section and extends in the longitudinal direction to give the housing 202 a cubic shape. However, it is conceivable that the housing 202 may have other shapes such as cylindrical, spherical, or the like. The housing 202 may be shaped so that the vaporizer 200 can be ergonomically handled by a user. The housing 202 may be made of a metallic material or other material having sufficient electrical conductivity and chemical resistance. In one example, the housing 202 is made of an aluminum alloy or a magnesium alloy.

In one aspect, the housing 202 can include two halves, a first half 204 and a second half 206. The two halves 204, 206 provide a number of grooves and holes therein to accommodate the components of the carburetor 200 and mount inside the housing 202. The two halves 204, 206 can be joined together using fasteners such as screws, etc. In particular, as can be seen in the related drawing, the housing 202 is the first half 204 and the second half 206 A groove 208 can be provided at the junction of the.

The vaporization device 200 uses a cartridge that stores a concentrate (not shown) to be vaporized. In general, the cartridge 210 contains a predetermined amount of concentrate stored therein. The cartridge 210 may be in the form of a hollow container having an appropriate inner volume to be filled with a predefined amount of concentrate. In one example, the cartridge 210 is pre-filled with 1000 mg of concentrate. As used herein, the term “concentrate” may include substances in the form of chemical materials, distillates and isolates. Examples of concentrates include vaporizable drugs such as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), terpenes, cannabidiol (CBD) and other cannabinoid components. Other examples of concentrates are dry herbs, essential oils, waxes and loose leaves. The cartridge 210 may be filled with a homogeneous concentrate in generally liquid form or a viscous liquid such as wax and oil, which may be extruded out of the cartridge 210 from the lower opening of the cartridge 210 (not shown). The cartridge 210 may include a cartridge casing, a concentrate storage container 211, a plunger driver 212, and a plunger 214 slidably accommodated in the cartridge casing. When the plunger driver 212 rotates, the plunger 214 is pushed laterally downward from the cartridge 210 so that the extruded concentrate is pressed toward the lower opening of the cartridge 210. ) Can be placed in the casing.

In one embodiment, the cartridge 210 includes a memory module 216 for storing an identification code associated with the concentrate. The memory module 216 may be mounted outside the cartridge casing. In one example, the memory module 216 may be at least one of a near field communication (NFC) means, a QR code, a barcode, a smart chip, and a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag. Using a smart chip, you can erase the content and reprogram it using the pulse voltage. In this example, the identification code stored in the memory module 216 of the cartridge 210 indicates attributes of the concentrate, such as the type of concentrate, amount of concentrate, and expiration date of the concentrate (if any). That is, the identification code associated with the cartridge 210 is associated with the concentrate information. The identification code may be in numeric or alphanumeric format. It will be appreciated that the identification code is programmed into the memory module 216 based on testing of the concentrate material at the testing facility and that each identification code may be unique to a particular batch of concentrate. As will be described later in detail, as the identification code is stored in the memory module 216 of the cartridge 210, the same identification code together with the corresponding concentrate information is stored in the database of the central server 112.

In the carburetor 200, the cartridge 210 is detachably mounted to the housing 202. In particular, the cartridge 210 is received and fixed in the groove 208 of the housing 202. The cartridge 210 may have any suitable shape including, but not limited to, a rectangular, cylindrical, and the like. The cartridge 210 or, in particular, the cartridge casing may have a shape that generally complements the groove 208 of the housing 202 so that the cartridge 210 can be fitted in place within the groove 208. In some examples, the cartridge 210 may store a digital rights management (DRM) code in the memory module 216 to indicate whether the cartridge 210 is adequately compatible for installation in the vaporizer 200. As shown, the vaporizer 200 may include a nozzle 218 at one end of the cartridge 210. The nozzle 218 may be configured to discharge the concentrate from the cartridge 210.

In one embodiment, the carburetor 200 includes a control unit 220 that executes various commands related to the operation of the carburetor 200, and also records various operations of the carburetor 200 and generates corresponding data. The control unit 220 may include a circuit board in which various electronic components of the vaporizer 200 are embedded or connected by wire. The control unit 220 may include a processor that executes various commands for controlling the operation of the vaporizer 200. A processor may be a single processing unit or may be several processing units working together. The control unit 220 is an arithmetic logic unit (ALU), a digital signal processor, a microcomputer, a field programmable gate array (FPGA), a system-on-chip (SoC), a programmable logic unit, or a It includes, but is not limited to, other circuits that may be used. The control unit 220 may also include a memory that stores a command for executing the operation of the vaporizer 200 and temporarily stores data generated in the operation of the vaporizer 200.

In one embodiment, control unit 220 may include a code circuit located proximal to memory module 216 of cartridge 210 when mounted in housing 202. The code circuit of the control unit 210 reads the identification code from the cartridge 210. In one example, the code circuit may read the identification code from the memory module 216 utilizing a communication standard such as a near field communication (NFC) means or the like. In some examples, the code circuit may use a laser beam or other type of light source to read the identification code in a visual form such as a barcode, QR code, or the like. As will be described in detail later, the control unit 220 may use the identification code read from the cartridge 210 for further processing.

In one embodiment, the vaporizer 200 includes a communication unit 224 disposed within the housing 202. The communication unit 224 is in particular coupled with the control unit 220 to receive and transmit information about the operating settings of the carburetor. The communication unit 224 configures the control unit 220 of the carburetor 200 to communicate with the user device 110 in signal. In particular, the communication unit 224 transmits the identification code read from the cartridge 210 to the user device 110. In one example, the communication unit 224 is a Bluetooth Low Energy (BTLE) that uses a relatively low power 2.4 GHz antenna (not shown) to provide a direct link for wireless communication between the vaporizer 200 and the user device 110. It is a module.

The vaporization device 200 also includes a power source 226 for providing power to its various components. The power source 226 may be in the form of a rechargeable battery or battery disposed within the housing 202. The vaporizer 200 may include a charging port (not shown) provided on the outer periphery of the housing 202 and electrically connected to the power source 226 located therein. In this case, the user may connect the charging port to an external power socket using an external power cord (not shown). In one example, the charging port may use the USB standard for the purpose of charging the power source 226. In an exemplary implementation, the same charging port may additionally be used for data transmission, such as updating the source code of the memory of the control unit 200 to change some parameters related to the operation of the carburetor 200. In an alternative example, carburetor 200 may include a permanently fixed and retractable electrical cord that contacts power source 226 at one end and a plug that may be inserted into an electrical socket for charging purposes at the other end.

The vaporizer 200 generally further includes a dosing wheel 232 on top of the cartridge 210. The administration wheel 232 may be rotatably disposed inside the housing 202. The dosing wheel 232 may be positioned partially outside the housing 202 for user manipulation, where the dosing wheel 232 may be rotatably coupled to the plunger driver 212. As shown, the cartridge 210 may have a nozzle 218 at one end and a dosing mechanism at the other end. The nozzle 218 may have a diaphragm 603 at the nozzle tip to control the varying viscosity concentrate flow (see FIGS. 8B and 8C). The dosing mechanism may include a plunger driver 212, plunger 214 and pawl 213. As the user rotates the dosing wheel 232, the plunger driver 212 drives the plunger 214 in the cartridge 210 to discharge a predefined amount of concentrate.

In one embodiment, the dosing wheel 232 is a hollow cylinder surrounding the plunger driver 212, with rotation of the dosing wheel 232 resulting in rotation of the plunger driver 212. The plunger driver 212 may be mechanically coupled with the plunger 214 and the pawl 213. The pole 213 may allow rotation of the dosing wheel 232 in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. Dosing wheel 232 is clicked when rotating at a predefined angle. With one click on the dosing wheel 232, a predefined amount of concentrate can be discharged through the nozzle 218.

The plunger driver 212 may be configured to directly associate the rotational motion of the dosing wheel 232 with the linear motion of the plunger 214; That is, for a certain degree of rotation of the dosing wheel 232, the plunger 214 moves a certain distance according to the pitch of the combined thread among other factors. In this way, the dosing mechanism allows the user to control the rotation of the dosing wheel 232 to control the amount of extruded concentrate.

In an alternative embodiment, the dosing mechanism may be an Auger delivery mechanism.

In one or more examples, the dosing circuit may be disposed in communication with a control unit 220 operative therewith. In some examples, the dosing circuit can form part of the control unit 220. The control unit 220 may receive information on the number of times of administration of the concentrate extruded from the cartridge 210 from the administration circuit. The control unit 220 registers a single dose of the concentrate extruded from the cartridge 210 according to the generation of the dose signal. The control unit 220 records multiple doses of the concentrate extruded from the cartridge 210 to track the amount of concentrate remaining inside the cartridge 210, and uses a code circuit to store this information in the memory of the cartridge 210. Write/program in module 216. Thus, a suitable reader can be used to determine the amount of concentrate remaining inside the cartridge 210 separated from the housing 202 of the carburetor 200, for example at a user or cartridge refill facility.

In FIGS. 2 to 5, it can be seen that the housing 202 may have an arc-shaped cutout 249 at the bottom edge of the housing 202. In one embodiment, the vaporizer 200 may include an oven 250 located in the cutout 249. The oven 250 may be connected to the housing 202 using any suitable fastening device including one or more screws, pins, nuts, and bolts. The oven 250 includes an oven casing 252 assembled in FIG. 4 and shown disassembled in FIG. 5. The oven 250 may further include a coil 258 disposed inside the oven casing 252.

As shown, the oven 250 may be located directly under the nozzle 218 and may be disposed in fluid communication with the cartridge 210 through the nozzle 218. The oven 250 may include a coil 258 disposed within a heat resistant tube, an airflow channel in communication with the ambient air and suction negative pressure airflow, and a dosing diffuser 260 containing a porous material matrix. The dosing diffuser 260 may be positioned to collect the extruded concentrate from the cartridge 210. Further, the coil 258 may be positioned under the oven 250 and may be arranged to be in thermal communication with it. The coil 258 may be configured to generate thermal energy to vaporize the concentrate in the dosing diffuser 260. In one example, coil 258 is enclosed in a heat-resistant tube and has two legs connected to power source 226 via wires and contacts inside housing 202.

Using this electrical connection, coil 258 receives electrical energy from power source 226, which is converted back to thermal energy. In one or more examples, the coil 258 may be connected to the power source 226 through the control unit 220 to control electrical energy supplied from the power source 226 to the coil 258 through the control unit 220 . This configuration allows the control unit 220 to adjust the thermal energy generated by the coil 258 according to the temperature setting of the vaporizer 200. In one embodiment, the control unit 220 is configured to heat the coil 258 of the oven 250 based on at least one of an inline pressure sensor, a fan/IR reflector sensor, and an identification code associated with the concentrate.

In one example, oven casing 252 may be made of a ceramic material such as but not limited to zirconium. The ceramic material for the oven casing 252 can capture the heat generated by the coil 258 for efficient vaporization of the concentrate in the dosing diffuser 260, and provide additional insulation to the outside of the oven casing 252. I can. In one example, the porous material matrix may be a screen (eg, a gold plated metal mesh) or may be made of a metal alloy material such as stainless steel, commonly known as metal foam. The porous material matrix includes the concentrate collected within the dosing diffuser 260 having absorbent properties. The porous material matrix can be further structured to allow air to pass.

In one example, the vaporizer 200 provides a dual filtration system. To this end, the oven 250 may include a filtering means located downstream of the oven 250. In general, the filtering means can be made of the same material as the porous material matrix. It will be appreciated that the vaporized concentrate provides a relatively clean vaporized concentrate for inhalation to the user by removing toxic material from the smoke by passing through filtering means before being supplied for inhalation by the user.

In one embodiment, the oven 250 may further include an oven cover 266 connected to the housing 202 using one or more magnets. In one example, the housing 202 may include a magnet, and the oven cover 266 is the magnet of the housing 202 and the magnetic plate of the oven cover 266 pull together to attach the oven cover 266 to the housing 202. It can be configured using a magnetic plate (eg stainless steel plate) to lock. In another example, the oven cover 266 may include a first set of magnets and the housing 202 may include a second set of magnets, wherein the first set of magnets and the second set of magnets attract each other to provide the oven cover 266. Has one magnet for each of the two halves to lock it to the housing 202. Also, the first magnet set and the second magnet set can be separated by an external pulling force, such as provided by a user. In this way the oven cover 266 is configured to move between a closed position and an open position. In the closed position, the oven cover 266 may include a dosing diffuser 260 and a coil 258 therein to at least partially enclose the oven 250. In the open position, the oven cover 266 can be disposed at an angle of about 45° relative to the housing 202 and can access the dosing diffuser 260. Oven 250 may also include an interlock switch in communication with control unit 220. The interlock switch generates a safety signal when the oven cover 266 is displaced from the closed position. Further, the control unit 220 may receive a safety signal and block the coil 258 according to the safety signal. In an alternative example, oven cover 266 may be connected to housing 202 by a latch and compression spring (not shown). The latch and compression spring arrangement not only provides a hinged connection between the oven cover 266 and the housing 202, but also when the user is in the open position to access the dose spreader 260 by pulling the oven cover 266. The oven cover 266 is kept in the open position.

In addition, as shown, the oven cover 266 may include a plurality of vents 272 on the side and bottom (not shown). In addition, the oven casing 252 in the oven 250 may include a plurality of vents therein. The vent may allow fresh air to be introduced from the atmosphere into the oven 250 to be circulated in a limited path inside the vaporizer 200. The air contained in the oven 250 is exposed to the coil 258, and the coil alternately heats the contained air. In one example, coil 258 heats air. In particular, the air can overheat. This superheated air is received in the vaporization chamber 256 through the orifice of the dose diffuser 260. The heated air in the vaporization chamber 256 passes through the porous material matrix and vaporizes the concentrate absorbed by the dose diffuser by the convective effect.

The vaporization device 200 may include a mouthpiece 276 for administering the vaporized concentrate to a user. The mouthpiece 276 may generally be made of medical materials such as silicone, soft rubber and plastic. In one example, the mouthpiece 276 may be detachably mounted to the housing 202 of the vaporizer 200. The mouthpiece 276 may generally be located on the upper end of the housing 202. The vaporizer 200 may further include a conduit 278 in fluid communication with the mouthpiece 276 with the vaporization chamber 256 or the dosing diffuser 260. As can be appreciated, conduit 278 provides a path within vaporizer 278 for air flow from vaporization chamber 256 or distributor 260 to mouthpiece 276. Therefore, when the user draws steam through the mouthpiece 276, fresh air is introduced into the oven 250 through the vent 272, and the conduit in the vaporization chamber 256 so that the user can consume the vaporized concentrate. Go to the mouthpiece 276 through 278. It can be considered that this configuration of the vents associated with the conduit 278 allows cross flow through the oven 250 to facilitate air intake from outside the carburetor 200. Conduit 278 further helps to substantially separate the flow path of the vaporized concentrate from the electronic component of the vaporizer 200 to avoid the possibility of a short circuit.

In another configuration, the vaporizer 200 allows manual loading of the concentrate directly into the vaporization chamber 256. To this end, the user may place the oven cover 266 in an open position to allow access to the vaporization chamber 256. In the case of liquid concentrates, the user can absorb the concentrate by pouring or pouring it directly into the porous material matrix. For non-liquid concentrates such as wax, powder, dry cannabis, etc., the user can first remove the porous material matrix from the vaporization chamber 256 and then place the concentrate directly. In some other cases, the user may obtain a dosing diffuser pre-filled with a pod of dry herb or the like, and place such a dosing diffuser directly inside the vaporization chamber without a matrix of porous material; Therefore, it is possible to conveniently use non-liquid concentrates. In any case, the heated air from the coil vaporizes the concentrate for consumption purposes. In another example, the cartridge can be designed to store and extrude non-liquid concentrates into a vaporization chamber.

It is conceivable that carburetor 200, even when properly used, may accumulate vapor residues in certain internal components, particularly conduit 278 as a result of repeated use. To clean the conduit 278, the user first removes the mouthpiece 276 and then pulls the oven cover 266 to overcome the attraction of the magnet so that the oven cover 266 is moved to the open position. At this time, the user may immerse a pipe cleaner (not shown) in the cleaning liquid. It is conceivable that the pipe cleaner could be a Q-tip or the like. The user can use this pipe cleaner with a cleaning solution and push the pipe cleaner down through the top of the conduit 278 until the pipe cleaner comes out to the bottom. The user can repeat the above steps until conduit 278 is completely clean. In addition, the user to clean the vaporization chamber 256; First, loose particles or residual substances present therein are removed, and then the porous material matrix or screen and the dosing diffuser 260 are removed from the bottom of the vaporization chamber 256. The user can use the Q-tip dipped in the cleaning solution and can gently wipe the residue generated in the vaporization chamber 256. The use of the dosing diffuser 260 causes residues from the concentrate and excess accumulation from vaporization to accumulate in the dosing diffuser 260 rather than the walls of the vaporization chamber 256, and also moves the oven cover 266 to the open position. It can be expected to reduce the need for frequent cleaning of the vaporization chamber 256, since the dosing diffuser 260 can be removed from the vaporization chamber 256 for cleaning by moving and can be cleaned more easily. To clean the porous material matrix, the user first removes the dosing diffuser 260 containing the porous material matrix from the vaporization chamber 256, then immerses the porous material matrix in the cleaning solution for about 15 minutes, then rinses thoroughly with water and then the porous material matrix. The material matrix can be dried and reinstalled. Similarly, to clean the mouthpiece 276, the user first removes the mouthpiece 276 from the housing 202 by gently pulling the mouthpiece 276 from the top of the conduit 278, then rinses for about 15 minutes. The mouthpiece 276 is immersed in the solution, rinsed thoroughly with water, and then the mouthpiece 276 is dried, and the mouthpiece 276 can be re-installed in the vaporizer 200.

In some embodiments, the vaporizer 200 may include one or more buttons for controlling one or more user-controlled actions. The vaporizer 200 may further include one or more indicators for transmitting information about various operations of the vaporizer 200 and current settings/parameters. In one example, the indicator light may be an RGB based LED. In the illustrated example, the carburetor 200 includes two buttons: a power button 280 and a fire button 282; And additionally four indicator lights, namely a first indicator, a second indicator, a third indicator and a fourth indicator. In the carburetor 200, each button can generate a specific signal for pressing and is arranged to communicate with the control unit 220, so that the control unit 220 acting as an intermediary is a corresponding component to perform a specific function. Specific commands can be generated in response to these signals for signaling to. In addition, the control unit 220 may control the blinking of the indicator light to deliver specific information to the user as programmed. As shown, some buttons and indicators, in particular the power button 280, the second indicator and the third indicator, are built directly into the circuit board of the control unit 220.

In one exemplary configuration, the user may press the power button 280 for 2 seconds to turn on/off the vaporizer 200. In one example, the communication unit 224 of the carburetor 200 starts pairing with the user device 110 as soon as the carburetor 200 is turned on. In addition, the second indicator may blink while pairing between the communication unit 224 and the user device 110 is in progress, and may be displayed in a solid color in blue when pairing is complete. The power button 280 can also be used to confirm various current settings of the carburetor 200. For example, if the power button 280 is clicked once, a second indicator may be used to indicate the charge level of the power source 226; Two clicks can trigger a third light indicating the temperature setting, three clicks can restart the communication unit 224 to re-establish the connection with the user device 110 and all lights will flash once more. I can. The trigger button 282 can be used to operate the coil 258 in the carburetor 200. The user can heat the coil 258 to a defined temperature setting while depressing the trigger button 282 and hold down while inhaling the concentrate to keep the vaporizer 200 at the defined temperature setting.

In addition, in one exemplary configuration, the first indicator light may indicate the power state of the carburetor 200, that is, the first indicator light is on indicates that the carburetor 200 is on, and vice versa. . Similarly, the second indicator light may indicate the current charge level of the power source 226 of the vaporizer 200; Colors such as green indicate that the power level is greater than 50%, yellow indicates that the power level is less than 50%, red indicates that the power level is less than 15%, blinking red indicates that the power level is less than 5%, and the carburetor 200 is Instant charging is required for continuous operation. The third indicator light may indicate a temperature setting of the vaporizer 200, so that green may indicate a high temperature setting, blue may indicate an intermediate temperature setting, and purple may indicate a low temperature setting of the vaporizer 200. The fourth indicator indicates various states of the vaporizer 200 using different color schemes, such as heating, reaching a limited temperature setting, concentration level of the cartridge 210, a warning if the user pulls too hard. It is contemplated that the control scheme for the buttons 280 and 282 and the color scheme for the indicator light as described herein do not limit the present invention.

Further, in one embodiment, the vaporizer 200 includes an anemometer for measuring the flow rate of the air volume passing through. In one implementation, the coil 258 already present in the carburetor 200 is used as an anemometer for airflow measurement purposes; Thus, the terms "anemometer" and "heating element" are used interchangeably for the purpose of description. The anemometer may be placed somewhere within conduit 278 that is generally exposed directly to the airflow therein. In one example, the anemometer operates according to the principle of a hot wire anemometer. Current anemometer implementations of carburetor 200 perform current and voltage measurements directly on heating element 258 during operation. Other parameters of coil 258 are also determined including operating temperature, material composition and dimensions. This measurement is first used to calculate the resistance of the coil 258 prior to flow to establish a calibration offset or “baseline”. As air begins to flow across the coil 258, some of the heat is transferred to the air, slightly cooling the coil 258. Since the resistance of a material is proportional to temperature, this change in temperature leads to a measurable deviation from the pre-reference resistance. And according to the law of Joule heating, since the cooling rate is proportional to the volume of heated air, it can be estimated that this deviation can be proportional to the flow rate. The flow rate of the air volume passing through the vaporizer 200 can be determined by simply algorithmically correlating the current and voltage to the resistance deviation when the coil 258 is operating. The calculated airflow can be used to estimate the amount of concentrate consumed by the user compared to the amount of concentrate extruded from the cartridge 210.

In one aspect, the mouthpiece 276 is removable to slidably receive the cartridge 210 within the housing 202. The communication unit 224 may be configured to transmit an identification code to the user device 110, where the user device 110 is configured to display information related to the concentrate based on the identification code. The control unit 220 may be configured to receive a command from the user device 110 via the communication unit 224 to activate heating of the coil 258. In an exemplary scenario, the user device 110 may display administration information based on at least one of an identification code, a user identity, a user's medical history, and a previous administration. In another aspect, a filter for filtering the vaporized concentrate may be present downstream of conduit 278.

The vaporizer 200 is configured to be easily accessible by a user to facilitate cleaning of the device before/after use to ensure optimum performance while providing airtight sealing when loaded for efficiency.

Conventional carburetors use combustion or convection techniques to vaporize the concentrate oil. The active compounds in concentrate oils are the vaporization method of choice as they are delivered more efficiently without harmful levels of by-products such as tar (PAH) and carbon monoxide via convection. However, it is also more difficult to achieve and maintain a consistent temperature in the oil for efficient vaporization using conventional convection techniques. In addition, oil tends to flash and dissipate when exposed to heat, making it less efficient in current carburetors. Such a system needs a safety circuit to protect the user from burns as it shows overheating even after several uses. Available vaporizers allow hot air to flow through the oil contained in a chamber with a limited surface area for flashing, distribute the oil to large dosing pads that require excessive heat for vaporization, and contribute to inefficient vapor delivery than required for dosing. Various methods are used to concentrate the oil by providing controlled convective heating, such as batch heating more oil. The vaporizer 200 avoids the aforementioned problems by using a concentrate product oven that provides an integrated component to alleviate wicking and increase vaporization efficiency, and provides a simple precision factor for micro-dosing control of vaporized products. do.

Conventional carburetors represent the time lapse between when the user starts the "fire" button (ie, the carburetor unit power) and the carburetor unit is ready for the user to inhale the vapors of the heated concentrate oil. Currently available carburetors can have a time lapse of up to 5 to 90 seconds depending on the device and heating method. User-friendliness is degraded in that over time the user has to keep pressing the "fire" button until the device signals that it is ready to inhale. In addition, the user must keep pressing the "fire" button even after a period of time has elapsed until the desired inhalation/dose is complete. Operation of these devices leads to significant waste of power and unnecessary heating of the carburetor.

Referring to FIG. 1, a block diagram of a system 100 for managing a user's use of concentrates according to an embodiment of the present invention according to an embodiment of the present invention according to an embodiment of the present invention is illustrated, as described in the following description.

Continuing the description of FIG. 1, in one example the user device 300 may be a laptop, a smart phone, a mobile phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a tablet, a desktop computer, and the like. The user device 110 is communicatively connected with the central server 112 through a network. The network may be a wireless network, a wired network, or a combination thereof. The network may also be an individual network or a collection of many individual networks interconnected with each other and functioning as a single large network, such as the Internet or Intranet. The network may be implemented as one of different types of networks such as an intranet, a local area network (LAN), a wide area network (WAN), and the Internet.

In one example, central server 112 may be a server, a desktop computer, a notebook, a portable computer, a workstation, a main frame computer, and a laptop. In an implementation, the central server 112 may be a distributed or centralized network system in which different computing devices may host one or more of the hardware or software components of the central server 112. Further, in one example, the central server 112 may be configured with an open API (Application Programming Interface) to facilitate communication with other computer systems, such as a hospital electronic health record (EHR) system. The central server 112 includes a database 114 and user profile data 116. The database 114 includes a plurality of identification codes and corresponding concentrate information. As described above, since each identification code among the plurality of identification codes corresponds to the concentrate, it is associated with the concentrate information corresponding to the concentrate. In one example, the vendor implementing the central server 112 maintains a database 114. For example, a vendor may use a computing device such as user device 110 to generate an identification code for the concentrate. The vendor can then use the computing device to upload the identification code and centralize the concentrate information corresponding to the concentrate to the central server 116. In addition, as described above, for each cartridge 210 filled with the concentrate, an identification code corresponding to the concentrate is stored in the memory module 216 of the cartridge 210. As described in the following description, assigning an identification code to the cartridge 210 facilitates monitoring and managing the use of concentrates by the user.

In one example, the user may use the vaporizer 200 to perform one or more vaping sessions. Before using the vaporizer 200 for a vaping session, the user may first register himself/herself with the vendor of the vaporizer 200. For registration, the user may install an application related to the vaporization device 200 on the user device 110. The application provides the user with a graphical user interface for accessing services and operations related to the carburetor 200. For example, a user may use the application to operate or change one or more functions of the carburetor. In another example, the user may use the application to obtain information about the concentrate stored in the cartridge 210. When the application is installed, the user device 110 is configured to record user information related to the user. User information may include the user's name, age, height, weight, gender, medical history, etc. without limitation.

In one example, the user device 300 transmits user information to the central server 112 for user registration. As can be appreciated, user information may be transmitted over a communication link that implements predefined security protocols and standards to ensure the safety of user information. When receiving user information, the central server 112 may be configured to generate a user profile for the user based on the user information. As can be appreciated, once a user profile is created, the user does not need to register for subsequent vaping sessions. In one example, the user profile may be updated to include additional information in addition to the user information. Additional information may include session logs related to the user's vaping session, information on one or more concentrates used by the user, information on the efficacy of the concentrate relative to the user's reason for using the concentrate in the vaping session, and one or more users. May include recommendations for In one example, the additional information is included in a user profile based on session data related to the current and subsequent vaping sessions, as described in the following description. In one example, central server 112 stores user profiles in user profile data 116. In one example, user profile data 116 may be stored in a single database (not shown). In another example, the user profile data 116 may be stored in a distributed or disconnected database (not shown) communicatively connected to the central server 112. In the above-mentioned example, a single database or distributed database stores user information according to predefined security protocols such as Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

As mentioned above, the user can know about the concentrate used in the cartridge 210. In this case, the control unit 220 is configured to read the identification code stored in the memory module 216. When reading the identification code, the control unit 220 can trigger the communication unit 224 to transmit the identification code to the user device 110. The communication unit 224 transmits an identification code to the user device 110 through an internal antenna. In one embodiment, the user device 110 may obtain an identification code from the user when manually loading the concentrate. For example, the user may provide an identification code corresponding to the concentrate through a user input. As another example, the user may scan the identification code using the user device 110. For example, when the identification code is a barcode, the user may turn on the camera (not shown in the drawing) of the user device 110 to capture the barcode.

In one example, the user device 110 is configured to transmit an identification code to the central server 112 to obtain concentrate information corresponding to the concentrate. Upon receiving the identification code, the central server 112 is configured to retrieve the concentrate information corresponding to the identification code from the database 114. The retrieved concentrate information is transmitted to the user device 110 by the central server 112 to display the concentrate information to the user. In an alternative example, the communication unit 224 of the vaporizer 200 may transmit the identification code directly to the central server 112 using, for example, a Wi-Fi module, a cellular module, or the like. In addition, the vaporizer 200 includes a screen (not shown) such as an electronic ink display to directly display the concentrate information on the vaporizer 200.

In one example, the user device 110 may receive and store concentrated product information in an internal memory module (not shown) of the user device 110. In one example, upon receiving a user input for displaying concentrate information, the user device 110 is configured to display the concentrate information to the user through a display screen (not shown) of the user device 110. In one example, the displayed concentrate information may include the name of the concentrate, the amount of the concentrate remaining in the cartridge 210, and the chemical composition of the concentrate. Displaying the concentrate information to the user improves user perception of the concentrate that the user uses in the vaping session. For example, the user knows the chemical composition of the concentrate. Therefore, the user may choose to continue using the concentrate or may prefer to change the concentrate according to its chemical composition.

In one example, when the user of the vaporizer 200 wants to perform a vaping session, the user may provide at least one user input to the user device 110. For example, the user may provide a user input for selecting a reason for performing the vaping session. In this case, the user device 110 is configured to display a list of reasons for performing the vaping session to the user. The user can then select a reason from the list of reasons. In another example, the user may provide user input that defines the reason for conducting the vaping session. In addition, the user device 110 may record the reason and update the list of reasons to include the reason defined by the user. Additionally, the user may provide user input to determine the amount of concentrate to be administered during the vaping session. In addition to determining the amount of concentrate to be administered, the user may operate the vaporizer 200 to extrude the determined amount into the vaporization chamber 256. In addition, the user may provide a user input for configuring the temperature setting of the vaporizer 200. Thereafter, the user can provide a user input to trigger the vaping session. Upon receiving the user input, the user device 110 is configured to transmit at least one command to trigger the vaping session to the vaporizer 200.

Upon receiving at least one command, the vaporizer 200 may configure the coil 258 to a temperature configured to vaporize the concentrate at that temperature. In one example, the concentrate information may include a predetermined temperature setting depending on the type of concentrate. Also, the control unit 220 may be configured to control the coil 258 according to the temperature setting of the concentrate information. It can be appreciated that a user may select a predetermined temperature setting for a particular vaping session to override a desired temperature setting by providing user input through user device 110. The control unit 220 may control thermal energy generated by the coil 258 based on a command according to a user input. When the concentrate is vaporized, the user may receive a notification informing that the vaporizer 200 is ready for use. In one example, the notification is displayed through the first indicator light of the vaporizer 200. In another example, the notification is provided through a message on the user device 110. In another example, the notification is provided through both the first indicator light and the message.

In one example, when the vaping session ends, that is, when the user no longer uses the vaporizer 200 for vaping for a predetermined period of time, the user device 110 stores session data corresponding to the vaping session. Is configured to generate. In one example, the session data may include a reason for performing the vaping session, an amount of concentrate administered to the user, and a temperature setting at which the vaping session was performed. Thereafter, the user device 110 transmits the session data to the central server 112. In one example, central server 112 receives session data from user device 110. Upon receiving the session data, the central server 112 is configured to update the user profile 116.

In one implementation, the user device 110 is configured to generate a user survey form related to the user's vaping session. In one example, the user survey form may include one or more questions related to the vaping session. For example, the user survey form may include the potency of the concentrate, questions related to the temperature setting of the vaporizer 200, and other such questions. The user device 110 may display a user survey form to the user. In another implementation, the central server 112 may be configured to generate a user survey form upon receiving session data, and may transmit the user survey form to the user device 110 for display to the user. In one example, the user survey form is displayed to the user after a predefined time interval such as 30 minutes after a vaping session.

In another embodiment, the user device 110 may be configured to capture data from a health/biometric data capture device (e.g., Kardia | Omron from AliveCor) and the user device 110 can store health/biometric data to a central server. (112) or to the carburetor 102 can be transmitted and/or exchanged.

The user device 110 is then configured to receive user feedback from the user based on the user survey form. In one example, the user survey form may include one or more answers to questions included in the user survey form. When user feedback is received, the user device 110 transmits the user feedback to the central server 112. The central server 112 may, for example, store user feedback in the user profile data 116 and may associate the user feedback with the user's user profile. In one example, the central server 112 may update the user profile based on user feedback. For example, the central server 112 may update additional information based on user feedback.

In one embodiment, the central server 112 is configured to generate recommendations for users. To this end, the central server 112 identifies a plurality of users based on one or more user parameters related to the user. The user parameter may include the user's age, height, and weight without limitation. When identifying a plurality of users, the central server 112 is configured to retrieve user feedback related to the plurality of users. When user feedback is retrieved, the central server 112 is configured to analyze the user feedback and generate a suggestion for the user. For example, the central server 112 may identify different concentrates used by multiple users for a vaping session similar to that of the user. Among other identified concentrates, the central server 112 may identify the concentrates in demand with other users based on user feedback. The central server 112 may generate offers related to the concentrate. When the central server 112 generates a recommendation, the central server 112 transmits the proposal to the user device 110. The user device 110 may display a suggestion to the user. In one example, the central server 112 may further transmit the generated proposal to the user device of the registered doctor of the user.

6 shows an exemplary cartridge 600 configured to store a concentrate. In one embodiment of the present invention, the cartridge 600 may include a nozzle 601 having a smart chip 602 thereon at one end, and the smart chip 602 may have an identification code associated with the concentrate. have. In another embodiment, the exemplary cartridge 600 has a tip seal 603 thereon to prevent leakage of the concentrate product from the cartridge container 605 during handling and/or use, such as during vaporization.

In one aspect, tip seal 603 includes a septum 604 that seals against the insert of a nozzle (not shown). The diaphragm 604 may be an elastomer (TPE, silicone rubber, etc.) or other flexible and resilient material. In a further embodiment, upon rotation of the dosing wheel 232, the plunger-driver assembly 212 operates the plunger 214 into the cartridge container 605 so that the concentrate product disengages the septum 604 from the nozzle insert 603. It is forced to deform, thus causing the concentrate to be extruded through the tip seal 603 into the diffuser.

In another embodiment of the present invention, a dosing mechanism 620 is provided at the other end of the cartridge 600. The dosing mechanism 620 may be adjacent to the mouthpiece and may include a plunger 621, a plunger driver 623 and a cartridge lock 625. The dosing wheel 232 can actuate the dosing mechanism 620, where the dosing wheel 232 is rotatably coupled to the plunger driver 623. Upon rotation of the dosing wheel 232, the plunger driver 623 can drive the plunger 621 within the cartridge container 605 to release a predefined amount of concentrate. The dosing wheel is configured such that the user 111 rotates in one direction (ie, only in one direction) using the pawl 904. The pawl 904 prevents the user 111 from releasing the cartridge and thus retracting the plunger from the cartridge container.

In one aspect, to ensure proper dispensing of the concentrate product, the exemplary pole 904 configured in the cartridge lock portion 625 includes the plunger/plunger driver 621, even when removing the cartridge 600 from the carburetor 200. In order to limit rotation of the 623 in both directions, the plunger 621 rotatably communicates with the slot. In addition, since the pole 904 is covered by the plunger driver 623 during assembly, the ability of the user to disassemble the cartridge 600 is impaired.

In another aspect of the invention, the plunger and plunger drivers 621, 623 are fixed to ensure a predefined advancement of the plunger to the cartridge container 605 when the plunger driver 623 is rotated by the dosing wheel 232. Attached with

7 shows an alternative embodiment of a cartridge 700 generally configured to dispense non-liquid concentrates (eg, powder, leaves, flowers, wax, etc.). The exemplary cartridge 700 provides operation similar to that of the cartridge 600. Cartridge 700 uses an auger 703 to dispense non-liquid concentrates (eg, powder, etc.) generally. Cartridge 700, including driver 701, nozzle 710, and smart chip 712, etc., may operate communicatively within system 100 to provide dosing control and dosing integrity data within the network. .

8A shows an exemplary nozzle 800 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In one aspect of the invention, the nozzle 800 is continuously exposed to a high temperature polymeric material such as stainless steel, polysulfone, a high temperature liquid crystal polymer (e.g., Vectra™ or PEEK), or a vaporization temperature (typically <550 F). It is made of different materials designed to work in In one embodiment of the invention, the vaporization temperature is controlled so as not to avoid the combustion temperature and/or denaturation of the concentrate product. In one embodiment of the present invention, the nozzle has a circumferential groove 802 that matches an exemplary feature configured in the oven sealing sheet to provide a hermetic seal, thus eliminating air inflow into the oven during negative pressure suction by the user do. In one aspect, the nozzle 800 is configured with a stepped and flared shape 802 at the nozzle outlet to mitigate wicking of the oily concentrate product over the nozzle.

In another embodiment of the invention, the nozzle is configured with a diaphragm 804 or other similar structure to control the flow of the concentrate product from the cartridge. The exemplary nozzle 800 is configured in cartridges 600 and 700 and cooperates with cartridges 600 and 700 to provide dosing control and dosing integrity, respectively. As shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, an exemplary nozzle 800 includes a tip seal composed of a nozzle insert 803 and a septum 804. The exemplary diaphragm 804 is sealed against the insert of the nozzle in the closed position. When the dosing wheel 232 is rotated, the plunger driver 623 operates the plunger 621 into the cartridge container 605 to deform the elastomeric diaphragm so that the product of the concentrate is away from the insert, so that the concentrate is the tip seal 803. Through a diffuser.

9, 10B and 13, the dosing integrity mechanism 900 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an anti-loosening function using a pawl 904 located in the cartridge dosing mechanism assembly 620. do. The pawl 904 matches the longitudinal slot 906 of the plunger driver 623 and limits the rotational movement of the plunger driver 623 in the opposite direction to prevent the user from accidentally loosening the plunger driver 623. The exemplary pole 904 provides additional assurance against confusion in the number of doses delivered through the cartridge 600. In one embodiment, since the pole 904 is concave within the plunger driver 623 (not shown), the user cannot disassemble the pole 904 without deactivating the cartridge 600. 623) (not shown). The pole 904 also provides headwind protection of the dosing wheel 232 to alleviate confusion in the dosing tracking and management aspects of the carburetor 200.

In one example, the plunger driver 623 advances the threaded body of the cartridge lock portion 625 downward and applies a downward pressure to the plunger 621. The downward movement of the plunger 621 causes the concentrate product to be extruded out of the nozzle 800. By turning the dosing wheel 232, the pawl 904 is spring tensioned against the cartridge lock 906 and makes a "click" sound when the pawl 904 is seated in the slot 906. The “click” sound provides the user with audible feedback that the desired amount/dose (eg 2.5 mg) of the concentrate product has been delivered for vaporization.

11 illustrates an oven system 1100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The oven system 1100 includes a coil 258 (not shown) located inside a heat resistant tube 1102, which is a heating coil 258 for efficient heat transfer from the coil 258 to the negative pressure airflow 1104. Concentrate the airflow 1104 to. Tube 1102 may be constructed of ceramic or other material that provides thermal resistance. In one embodiment, ambient air intake 1106 directs negative pressure airflow 1104 around the exterior of tube 1102 to facilitate improved heat transfer from heating tube 1102.

To improve the heating efficiency, the ambient air intake 1106 is directed out of the oven tube to facilitate further heat transfer from the heating tube 1108 and redirected back to the negative pressure airflow 1104.

The oven system includes a dosing diffuser 1200 as shown in FIGS. 12A-12C. The exemplary diffuser 1200 is a two-part component designed to efficiently vaporize a concentrate product. The outer portion of the diffuser 1200 may use other heat resistant materials but is made of heat resistant ceramic material. The interior portion of the diffuser 1200 is filled with a low density porous stainless steel matrix or screen 1210. For example, a porous stainless steel matrix may consist of about 60 pores per inch; Other mesh sizes may be used according to embodiments of the present invention.

Porous material 1210 provides a much higher surface/density ratio (i.e., a larger surface area to which the concentrate can spread and a smaller substrate to heat) compared to wire mesh for greatly improved vaporization efficiency. Porous material 1210 also minimizes air resistance compared to wire mesh.

In one aspect of the invention, exemplary dosing diffuser 1210 is configured with three ports. The first port 1211 is directly aligned with the outlet port of the heater chamber so that heat can be drawn into the porous matrix 1210 while the user inhales. The second port 1213 is located on the proximal opposite side of the first port 1211 on top of the diffuser 1200. The second port 1211 provides a means for the nozzle 800 to extend into the diffuser 1200.

In one embodiment, oven seal 1202 provides an airtight seal between nozzle 800 and second port 1213. The sealing sheet 1202 cooperates with the nozzle 800 to eliminate air inflow to the oven 1100 during negative pressure suction by the user. The third port 1215 is directly aligned with the conduit 278 (ie, the vaporization concentrate air path) and provides an airtight seal between the third port 1215 and the conduit 278.

Referring to FIG. 13, when the oven cover 266 is closed during operation of the vaporizer of the present invention, the user indexes the dosing wheel 232 to extrude the concentrate product. The concentrate is then placed into porous matrix 1210. When a user inhales air through the system after launching the device, heated air "H" enters through the oven 1100 through the inner porous matrix 1210 to the conduit 278 and passes through the mouthpiece 276. And discharged into the user 111.

In an exemplary embodiment, heated air “H” is drawn through the inner porous matrix to heat the porous matrix and the deposited concentrate “C”. The concentrate is then flashed through the porous matrix 1210 in the direction of airflow "V". For example, the concentrate oil in the porous matrix 1210 continues to thin and transition to vapor as the vapor transition temperature of the concentrate oil is exceeded. The heat resistance properties of the vaporizer housing 202 accommodate heat within the porous matrix. As such, the exemplary apparatus 200 provides the ability to micro-dosing a concentrate oil.

In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the vaporizer 200 and cartridge system, e.g. 600, may provide only heated air to vaporize the concentrate when the user applies negative pressure (i.e., inhalation) to the mouthpiece. . The heating coil 258 is activated when a negative air pressure is detected in the system using, for example, an in-line pressure sensor, a fan/IR reflector sensor, or monitors changes in power consumption to maintain a set temperature in the coil.

In another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 13, the vaporizer device has the ability for the user to intentionally select a desired dosage (e.g., micro dosage) through repetitive indexing of the dosage wheel 1100. Allow Each indexing is captured by pairing the IR emitter/detector array with the slots on the dosing wheel (eg encoder wheel configuration). In one aspect, the vaporizer device notifies the user that inhalation of the desired/administered dose has been completed. In accordance with this aspect, the device provides a hardware/software feedback loop so that 1) the user presses and holds the "fire" button, the device draws current from the battery through the heating coil to heat the coil to a set temperature, and 2 ) When the set temperature is established and maintained by the PID control system (note: the change in current consumption is small and predictable), the user sucks air through the carburetor, and 3) the incoming air flow cools the heating coil, It is used to accurately identify when the user inhales from the device, as it requires the device to react quickly to rising currents to maintain the set temperature, and 4) can detect amperage changes.

The set of IR emitters and detectors is paired on opposite sides of conduit 278 to detect the presence of vapor in conduit 278. In an exemplary embodiment, conduit 278 may be a transparent borosilicate glass air path. When there is vapor in conduit 278, the IR light is scattered and the amount collected by the detector is reduced. Thus, when the user enjoys and maintains the "fire" button to inhale air through the system, the device monitors the presence of vapor moving along the air path and notifies the mobile app that vapor is being inhaled. If the vapor is not detected after the set time elapses while the user is inhaling, the device notifies the mobile app that the dose is completely inhaled through BLE communication. This completes a feedback loop that knows how much concentrate product has been prepared for delivery (via the dosing wheel index) and when all concentrate product has been aspirated.

In another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the carburetor device provides retention of an identification code that can be achieved by installing a smart chip on the cartridge that is programmed upon charging the cartridge. The code can then be used in the app to access unique information corresponding to the identification code, such as product name, distillate fill batch information, laboratory results, product temperature limits, etc. Smart chips such as EEPROM are programmable, so the chip can be programmed with information by the device as well during use, such as the amount of dosage remaining in the cartridge. This not only helps the user, but also prevents misuse by allowing the device to deactivate the cartridge when attempting to use it beyond the programmed volume life.

In another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a vaporizer 200, a removable mouthpiece having an integrated diffuser tool is provided, the mouthpiece 276 comprising:

a) provide cartridge loading access,

b) removable and replaceable,

c) provide an airtight seal on the top of the conduit,

d) Match the push button latch on the casing body to intuitively lock and unlock the mouthpiece to the casing body,

e) providing preloading of the concentrate product,

f) Used as a tool to remove the dosing diffuser.

14 shows a method 1400 of administering a concentrate to a user using a vaporizer. The vaporizer 200 may be configured to monitor and control various aspects of a user's use of the concentrate. The order in which the method 1400 is described is not intended to be limiting, and any number of the described method blocks may be combined in any order or alternative methods to implement the method. Additionally, individual blocks may be deleted from the method without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

In step 1402, the control unit of the carburetor reads an identification code associated with the concentrate. In step 1404, the communication unit of the carburetor may transmit an identification code to the user device. In step 1406, the central server may receive an identification code from the user device, and the central server includes a database storing a plurality of identification codes for the plurality of concentrate information. In step 1408, concentrate information corresponding to the received identification code is retrieved from the database. In step 1410, the retrieved concentrate information is transmitted to the user device for display to the user.

In this specification and in the claims that follow, reference will be made to a number of terms having the following meanings. The singular expression term refers to one or more of the corresponding entities, and includes plural referents unless otherwise specified in context. Thus, the terms “singular”, “one or more” and “at least one” may be used interchangeably herein. Further, references to “one embodiment”, “some embodiments”, “an embodiment”, and the like are not intended to be construed as excluding the existence of additional embodiments including the recited features. Approximate language as used herein throughout the specification and claims may be applied to modify any quantitative expression that may change acceptablely without causing alteration of the underlying function involved. Thus, values modified with terms such as "about" are not limited to the exact values specified. In some examples, the approximate language may correspond to the precision of the tool measuring the value. Terms such as “first”, “second”, “top”, “bottom” and the like are used to identify one element from another and do not imply a specific order or number of elements unless otherwise specified.

As used herein, the terms “may be” and “may be” refer to the likelihood of occurring within a set of circumstances; Other verbs are defined by expressing one or more of the ability, capacity, or possibility associated with possession and/or the limited verb of a particular property, characteristic or function. Thus, the use of “may be” and “may be” indicates that the modified term is expressly appropriate, capable, or suitable for the specified dose, function or use, and in some circumstances the modified term is appropriate. It is sometimes considered that it may be, competent, or inappropriate For example, in some situations an event or capacity may be expected, but in other situations an event or capacity cannot occur-this distinction is captured by the terms “may” and “may”.

As used in the claims, the word “comprise” and its grammatical variations are logically extended and also include, but are not limited to, various and different ranges of phrases such as “consisting essentially of” and “consisting of”. Does not. Where necessary, ranges have been provided and the corresponding ranges include all subranges in between. Changes in these ranges would suggest themselves to those skilled in the art, and it can be expected that the appended claims should cover such changes if not yet diverted to the public.

As used herein, the terms “determine,” “compute,” and “compute” and variations thereof are used interchangeably and encompass any type of methodology, process, mathematical operation or technique.

The foregoing discussion of the invention has been presented for purposes of illustration and description. The foregoing is not intended to limit the invention to the forms or forms disclosed herein. For example, in the foregoing detailed description, various features of the invention are grouped together in one or more embodiments, configurations or aspects for the purpose of streamlining the disclosure. Features of the embodiments, configurations or aspects of the present invention may be combined into other embodiments, configurations or aspects other than those discussed above. This method of disclosure is not to be interpreted as reflecting an intention that the invention requires more features than are expressly recited in each claim. Rather, as the following claims reflect, claimed features are less than all features of one previously disclosed embodiment, configuration or aspect. Accordingly, the following claims are incorporated into this detailed description, with each claim standing on its own as a separate embodiment of the invention.

Advances in science and technology may enable equivalents and substitutions not currently considered due to language inaccuracies; Such modifications should be included in the appended claims. This written description uses examples to disclose methods, machine and computer readable media, including the best mode, and also includes those skilled in the art, including making and using any device or system and performing any integrated method. Make it executable. Patentable ranges are defined by the claims, and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Other such examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they have structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims or contain equivalent structural elements that do not differ materially from the literal language of the claims.

Title: Advanced carburetors, systems and methods for managing concentrate use
100 systems
102 carburetor
104 cartridges
106 control unit
108 communication unit
110 user device
111 users
112 Central Server
114 databases
116 User Profile Data
117 user(s)
200 carburetor
202 housing
204 first half
206 second half
208 home
210 cartridge
211 storage containers
212 plunger driver
213 Paul
214 plunger
216 memory modules
218 nozzles
220 control unit
224 communication unit
226 power
232 dosing wheel
249 cutout
250 oven
252 oven casing
256 vaporization chamber
258 coil
260 dose diffuser
266 oven cover
272 Vent
276 mouthpiece
278 Conduit
280 power button
282 fire button
600 cartridges
601 nozzle
602 smart chip
603 nozzle insert
605 cartridge body, storage container
610 tip seal assembly
615 nozzle cap
620 dosing mechanism assembly
621 plunger
623 plunger driver
625 cartridge lock
700 cartridges, non-liquid
701 driver
703 Auger
706 nut
707 cartridge body
710 nozzle
712 smart chip
800 nozzles
802 home
803 tip seal
804 diaphragm
805 nozzle insert
807 nozzle port
809 cartridge body
900 Dosing Complete Mechanism
902 plunger
904 Paul
906 cartridge lock
910 plunger driver
1000 plunger driver
1100 oven system
1200 diffuser
1210 porous matrix
1400 way
Step 1402
Step 1404
Step 1406
Step 1408
Step 1410

Claims (41)

As a system for managing the use of concentrates,
As a vaporizer, the vaporizer is:
A housing comprising:
A cartridge configured to store a concentrate, wherein the cartridge comprises a concentrate storage container, a nozzle at one end, and an identification associated with the concentrate configured in the nozzle to track and record the concentrate dose in the concentrate storage container. The cartridge comprising a smart chip comprising a code and a dosing mechanism at the other end;
A control unit configured to read the identification code from the smart chip to control the operation of the oven;
A vapor detection system comprising an IR emitter and a detector configured to detect the concentrate vapor in the conduit when a user inhales the vaporized concentrate; And
A communication unit coupled to the control unit, the vaporizer comprising the communication unit for transmitting the identification code to a user device; And
A central server including a database storing a plurality of identification codes for a plurality of concentrate information, the central server:
Receive the identification code from the user device;
Retrieving concentrate information corresponding to the received identification code from the database; And
A system for managing concentrate use, comprising the central server, configured to transmit the retrieved concentrate information to the user device. The method of claim 1,
The dosing mechanism comprises a plunger driver, a pawl and a plunger, and upon rotation of the dosing wheel by the user, the plunger driver drives the plunger in the cartridge to discharge a predefined amount of concentrate through the nozzle. A system for managing the use of concentrates. The method of claim 1,
The oven comprises a coil disposed within a heat resistant tube, an airflow channel in communication with ambient air and inhaled negative pressure airflow, and a dosing diffuser containing a porous material matrix. The method of claim 1 and 3,
The control unit is configured to heat a coil of the oven based on at least one of a trigger button, an inline pressure sensor, a fan/IR reflector sensor, and the identification code associated with the concentrate. The method according to claim 1 and 4,
Wherein the control unit heats the coil to vaporize a predefined amount of concentrate released through a nozzle on the screen or the porous material matrix of the dosing diffuser. The method of claim 1, wherein the user device:
Receiving at least one user input related to a user's vapping session; And
And is configured to send at least one command to the vaporizer based on the received user input to trigger the vaping session. The method of claim 6, wherein the user device:
Generating session data related to the vaping session; And
A system for managing concentrate usage, configured to transmit the session data to the central server. The method of claim 7, wherein the central server:
Receive the session data from the user device; And
Configured to update a user profile based on the session data,
Wherein the user profile includes data related to one or more vaping sessions of a user. The method of claim 6, wherein the user device:
Displaying a survey related to the user's vaping session;
Receiving user feedback on the survey; And
A system for managing concentrate usage, configured to transmit the user feedback to the central server. The method of claim 1,
The communication unit of the vaporization device comprises a Bluetooth low energy (BTLE) and/or WiFi module, a system for managing the use of concentrates. The method of claim 1,
Wherein the user device displays dosing information based on at least one of the retrieved concentrate information, the user profile, the user's medical history, and the vaping session. In a method for managing the use of concentrates by users,
Reading an identification code associated with the concentrate by the control unit of the carburetor;
Transmitting the identification code to a user device and/or a system network by a communication unit of the vaporizer;
Receiving the identification code from the user device by a central server, the central server comprising a database storing a plurality of identification codes for a plurality of concentrate information;
Retrieving concentrate information corresponding to the received identification code from the database; And
Transmitting the retrieved concentrate information to the user device for display to a user. The method of claim 12, wherein the carburetor:
A housing comprising:
A cartridge configured to store a concentrate, the cartridge comprising a concentrate storage container, a nozzle at one end containing an identification code associated with the concentrate and a dosing mechanism at the other end;
An oven comprising a coil disposed within the heat-resistant tube, an airflow channel in communication with the ambient air and suction negative pressure airflow, and a dosing diffuser containing the porous material matrix;
Said control unit configured to read an identification code from said nozzle and control operation of an oven, said control unit adjacent to a nozzle of said cartridge; And
The communication unit coupled to the control unit, the communication unit transmitting the identification code to the user device. The method of claim 13,
Receiving at least one user input related to the vaping session; And
And transmitting at least one command to the vaporizer based on the received user input to trigger the vaping session. The method of claim 13 and 15,
Generating session data related to the vaping session; And
Transmitting the session data to the central server to update a user profile, the user profile including data related to one or more vaping sessions of the user, further comprising the transmitting step Ways to manage use. The method of claim 13,
Displaying to a user a survey related to the vaping session;
Receiving user feedback on the survey; And
Further comprising the step of transmitting the user feedback to the central server. The method of claim 12,
Further comprising displaying administration information on the user device based on at least one of the retrieved concentrate information, the user profile, the user's medical history, and a vaping session. In the carburetor,
A housing comprising:
A cartridge configured to store a concentrate, the cartridge comprising a concentrate storage container, a nozzle at one end, a smart chip having an identification code associated with the concentrate and a dosing mechanism at the other end, wherein the dosing mechanism comprises a plunger The cartridge, including a driver, a pole and a plunger;
A dosing wheel for actuating the dosing mechanism, the dosing wheel rotatably coupled to the plunger driver;
An oven comprising a coil disposed within the heat-resistant tube, an airflow channel in communication with the ambient air and suction negative pressure airflow, and a dosing diffuser containing the porous material matrix;
A control unit configured to heat the coil of the oven based on at least one of a trigger button, an inline pressure sensor, a fan/IR reflector sensor, and an identification code associated with the concentrate;
A vapor detection system comprising an IR emitter and a detector configured to detect the concentrate vapor in the conduit when a user inhales the vaporized concentrate;
A smart chip configured to track and record the concentrate dose in the concentrate storage container,
When the user generates negative pressure through suction through the mouthpiece, the control unit heats the coil, the coil is configured to heat the air flow generated by the negative pressure, and the heated air flow is the extruded concentrate And the extruded concentrate is discharged by a nozzle on the porous material matrix of the dosing diffuser after the dosing wheel is rotated by the user and the plunger driver drives the plunger in the cartridge to discharge a predefined amount of concentrate. Dispensed through the carburetor. The method of claim 18,
The mouthpiece is removable to receive the cartridge slidably within the housing. The method of claim 18,
The identification code associated with the concentrate is stored in a memory module consisting of at least one of a short-range wireless communication (NFC) means, a QR code, a barcode, a smart chip, and a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag, and the memory module is in the control unit. Communicatively coupled, carburetor. The method of claim 1 and 18,
The mechanism of administration is an auger delivery mechanism. The method of claim 18,
Wherein the dosing wheel is a hollow cylinder surrounding the plunger driver such that rotation of the dosing wheel results in rotation of the plunger driver. The method of claim 18 and 22,
The plunger driver is mechanically coupled to the plunger and the pawl, and the plunger is driven laterally downward upon rotation of the plunger driver due to rotation of the dosing wheel by a user. The method of claim 18, 22 and 23,
The pawl allows one-way rotation of the dosing wheel in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. The method of claim 18 and 22,
Wherein the dosing wheel is clicked upon rotation at a predefined angle, and one click of the dosing wheel releases a predefined amount of concentrate through the nozzle. The method of claim 18,
And a communication unit configured to transmit the identification code to a user device, wherein the user device is configured to display information related to the concentrate based on the identification code. The method of claim 18 and 26,
The control unit is configured to receive commands from the user device via the communication unit to activate heating of the coil. The method of claim 26,
The user device displays administration information based on at least one of the identification code, the user's identity, the user's medical history, and a previous administration. The method of claim 18,
And a power source in communication with the control unit, wherein the power source is configured to supply electrical energy to the coil. The method of claim 18 and 29,
The carburetor further comprises a power button located on the housing and in communication with the control unit, the power button allowing the supply of electrical energy from the power source to the coil when pressed by a user. The method of claim 18,
The vaporizer further comprises a conduit proximal to the dosing diffuser, the conduit being connected with the mouthpiece to allow movement of the vaporized concentrate upon user inhalation. The method of claim 18 and 31,
The vaporizer further comprising a filter located downstream of the conduit to filter the vaporized concentrate. The method of claim 18,
The dosing wheel, the plunger driver, and the plunger rotate in one direction. The method of claim 18,
The carburetor further comprising an infrared emitter and detector pair, wherein the infrared emitter and detector pair records the indexing of the dosing wheel. The method of claim 18,
The vaporizer further comprising a tip seal configured to prevent breakage of the cartridge storage container. In the cartridge configured to store the concentrate,
Concentrate storage container;
A nozzle at one end;
A smart chip configured in the nozzle to track and record the concentrate dose in the concentrate storage container, wherein the smart chip includes an identification code associated with the concentrate, and the smart chip reads the identification code from the smart chip. The smart chip, configured to be communicatively coupled with a control unit configured to control the operation of the carburetor; And
A cartridge comprising the dosing mechanism at the other end, comprising a plunger driver, a pawl, and a plunger. The method of claim 36,
Wherein the dosing mechanism is communicatively coupled to a dosing wheel to actuate the dosing mechanism, the dosing wheel is rotatably coupled to the plunger driver. The method of claim 36,
The cartridge further comprising a tip seal, the tip seal comprising a septum. The method of claim 36,
The dosing wheel, the plunger-driver and the plunger rotate cooperatively in one direction. The method of claim 36,
Wherein said pawl is concealed by an assembly of said plunger, said plunger driver and cartridge lock portion to prevent dismantling, concentrate refilling or other breakage of said concentrate storage container. The method of claim 36,
The smart chip comprises means for tracking the dosage of concentrate originally prepared from the cartridge,
Wherein the smart chip further comprises means for preventing refilling of the concentrate storage container and/or reprogramming the smart chip.

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