IP Library Patent Application 12465551
Patent Application
App. No. 12/465,551

ELECTRONIC VAPORIZING DEVICES AND DOCKING STATIONS

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App. No.
12/465,551
Abstract

A docking station for an electronic vaporizing device (EVD), the docking station includes: a housing; one or more charging slots in the housing for a plurality of spare batteries for use in the EVD; a dedicated charging slot in the housing for engaging the EVD to charge the EVD's battery; wherein the plurality of spare batteries are used as replacements for the EVD's battery; and an AC/DC charger connected to an AC electrical plug receptacle for charging a main battery that powers the docking station.

Claims (42)

1 . A docking station for an electronic vaporizing device (EVD), the docking station comprising:

a housing;

one or more charging slots in the housing for a plurality of spare batteries for use in the EVD;

a dedicated charging slot in the housing for engaging the EVD to charge the EVD's battery;

wherein the plurality of spare batteries are used as replacements for the EVD's battery; and

an AC/DC charger connected to an AC electrical plug receptacle for charging a main battery that powers the docking station.

2 . The docking station of claim 1 , further comprising:

a data port configured to accept external memory devices, data transfer cables, and wireless data transfer adaptors.

3 . The docking station of claim 1 , further comprising:

an electronic information display configured to display usage and status information for the engaged EVD.

4 . The docking station of claim 1 , further comprising:

an electronic information display configured to display and playback audio/video (A/V) entertainment information.

5 . The docking station of claim 1 , further comprising:

a headphone jack for outputting audio.

6 . The docking station of claim 1 , wherein the AC electrical plug receptacle retracts into the housing.

7 . The docking station of claim 1 , further comprising:

a retractable viewing stand that retracts into the housing.

8 . The docking station of claim 1 , wherein the housing has a series of dimensions that approximates a cigarette pack.

9 . An electronic vaporizing device (EVD) cylindrical canister comprising:

an AC/DC charger connected to an AC electrical plug receptacle for charging a main battery that powers the EVD cylindrical canister;

a sealed cartridge chamber containing a liquid;

a wicking system that penetrates the sealed cartridge chamber and facilitates the flow of the liquid to a vaporizer;

wherein the vaporizer converts the liquid into a vapor that is outputted into a vapor tube that is joined to a straw that is external to the cylindrical canister; and

wherein the EVD cylindrical canister is dimensioned to mimic popular energy drink or beverage cans.

10 . The EVD cylindrical canister of claim 9 , further comprising:

a data port configured to accept external memory devices, data transfer cables, and wireless data transfer adaptors.

11 . The EVD cylindrical canister of claim 9 , further comprising:

an electronic information display configured to display usage and status information for the EVD.

12 . The EVD cylindrical canister of claim 9 , further comprising:

an electronic information display configured to display and playback audio/video (A/V) entertainment information.

13 . The EVD cylindrical canister of claim 9 , further comprising:

a headphone jack for outputting audio.

14 . The EVD cylindrical canister of claim 9 , further comprising:

a vibration motor that provides tactile feedback.

15 . The EVD cylindrical canister of claim 9 , wherein the liquid to be vaporized include, but are not limited to: nicotine, caffeine, vitamins, energy drinks, supplements, insulin, medications, coffee, sodas, candy, ice cream, alcohol, natural extracts and flavors.

16 . A hookah comprising:

a plurality of pipes individually configured with separate EVD; and

wherein a vapor flavor selection for a particular pipe from the plurality of pipes is determined by a liquid cartridge selected for the particular pipe's EVD.

17 . The hookah of claim 16 , wherein the separate EVD are configured with an on/off switch for controlling a heater, thereby allowing a user to choose whether to heat the vapor in their individual pipe.

18 . The hookah of claim 16 , wherein the hookah is powered via an AC/DC outlet plug.

19 . The hookah of claim 16 , wherein the separate EVD are configured with on/off switches.

20 . The hookah of claim 16 , wherein the liquid to be vaporized include, but are not limited to: nicotine, caffeine, vitamins, energy drinks, supplements, insulin, medications, coffee, sodas, candy, ice cream, alcohol, natural extracts and flavors.

Assignments (6)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded May 25, 2017
From: NJOY, INC.
To: HOMEWOOD NJOY ACQUISITION, LLC
Reel/Frame 042573/0574 →
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded May 25, 2017
From: HOMEWOOD NJOY ACQUISITION, LLC
To: NJOY, LLC
Reel/Frame 042577/0199 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Mar 18, 2015
From: WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
To: NJOY, INC.
Reel/Frame 035189/0963 →
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Apr 8, 2013
From: SOTTERA, INC.
To: NJOY, INC.
Reel/Frame 030174/0257 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Oct 25, 2012
From: NJOY, INC.
To: WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Reel/Frame 029196/0622 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded May 13, 2009
From: NIELSEN, MICHAEL D.; LEADBEATER, JOHN R.; PALASOTA, JAMES G.
To: SOTTERA, INC.
Reel/Frame 022681/0372 →