Case for aerosol generation device
A case for an aerosol generation device may include a housing, a power module and a cap. The housing may include a sleeve portion configured to engage a portion of the aerosol generation device to retain the portion of the aerosol generation device in the housing. The power module may be disposed in the housing and configured to directly or indirectly provide power to the aerosol generation device. The cap may be operably coupled to the housing to cover a mouthpiece of the aerosol generation device in a closed state and enable access to the mouthpiece in an open state.
1. A case for an aerosol generation device, the case comprising:
a housing comprising a sleeve portion configured to engage a portion of the aerosol generation device to retain the portion of the aerosol generation device in the housing;
a power module disposed in the housing and configured to directly or indirectly provide power to the aerosol generation device;
a cap operably coupled to the housing to cover a mouthpiece of the aerosol generation device in a closed state and enable access to the mouthpiece in an open state; and
an opening that enables air to enter into the sleeve portion and to exit through the mouthpiece.
2. The case of claim 1 , wherein the power module is configured to enable provision of power to the aerosol generation device when the cap is in the closed state, and prevent provision of power to the aerosol generation device when the cap is in the open state.
3. The case of claim 2 , wherein the case comprises position detection circuitry disposed at the housing, and
wherein the position detection circuitry is configured to detect the open state and the closed state to open charging contacts between the power module and the aerosol generation device in response to the cap being in the open state.
4. The case of claim 2 , wherein the cap is operably coupled to the housing via a cap positioning assembly.
5. The case of claim 1 , wherein the housing further comprises a charge port via which the power module is rechargeable from an external power source.
6. The case of claim 1 , wherein the aerosol generation device is completely enclosed inside the case when the cap is in the closed state.
7. A case for an aerosol generation device, the case comprising:
a housing comprising a sleeve portion configured to engage a portion of the aerosol generation device to retain the portion of the aerosol generation device in the housing;
a power module disposed in the housing and configured to directly or indirectly provide power to the aerosol generation device; and
a cap operably coupled to the housing to cover a mouthpiece of the aerosol generation device in a closed state and enable access to the mouthpiece in an open state,
wherein the cap is operably coupled to the housing via a cap positioning assembly,
wherein the cap positioning assembly comprises a guide slot formed in the housing, guide bar configured to be slidably retained in the guide slot to enable movement of the cap toward and away from the housing, and a hinge operably coupling the cap to the guide bar, and
wherein the cap is configured to rotate about the hinge to expose the mouthpiece for operation of the aerosol generation device.
8. A case for an aerosol generation device, the case comprising:
a housing comprising a sleeve portion configured to engage a portion of the aerosol generation device to retain the portion of the aerosol generation device in the housing;
a power module disposed in the housing and configured to directly or indirectly provide power to the aerosol generation device; and
a cap operably coupled to the housing to cover a mouthpiece of the aerosol generation device in a closed state and enable access to the mouthpiece in an open state,
wherein at least one of the housing and the cap comprises a receptacle defined by a recessed portion formed in an external surface of the housing or cap, respectively, and
wherein a selected one of a plurality of inserts is insertable into the receptacle by the user.
9. The case of claim 8 , wherein the plurality of inserts include different colors, patterns, logos, textures or combinations thereof to define respective different aesthetic changes for the case.
10. A case for an aerosol generation device, the case comprising:
a housing comprising a sleeve portion configured to engage a portion of the aerosol generation device to retain the portion of the aerosol generation device in the housing;
a power module disposed in the housing and configured to directly or indirectly provide power to the aerosol generation device; and
a cap operably coupled to the housing to cover a mouthpiece of the aerosol generation device in a closed state and enable access to the mouthpiece in an open state,
wherein the housing and the cap each comprises a receptacle defined by a recessed portion formed in an external surface of the housing and the cap, respectively, and
wherein a selected one of a plurality of inserts is insertable into the receptacle by the user.
11. The case of claim 10 , wherein the power module is configured to enable provision of power to the aerosol generation device when the cap is in the closed state, and prevent provision of power to the aerosol generation device when the cap is in the open state.
12. A case for an aerosol generation device, the case comprising:
a housing comprising a sleeve portion configured to engage a portion of the aerosol generation device to retain the portion of the aerosol generation device in the housing;
a power module disposed in the housing and configured to directly or indirectly provide power to the aerosol generation device; and
a cap operably coupled to the housing to cover a mouthpiece of the aerosol generation device in a closed state and enable access to the mouthpiece in an open state,
wherein the case further comprises an attachment clip operably coupled to the housing,
wherein the attachment clip is rotatable relative to the housing to user selectable positions between a first position in which the attachment clip is substantially aligned with a longitudinal centerline of the case, and a second position in which the attachment clip is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal centerline of the case.
13. A reconfigurable case for an aerosol generation device, the case comprising:
a housing; and
a sleeve portion formed in the housing and configured to engage a portion of the aerosol generation device to retain the portion of the aerosol generation device in the housing,
wherein the housing is configured to be reconfigurable to alter an aesthetic appearance of the reconfigurable case or functionality of the aerosol generation device responsive to operably coupling the reconfigurable case to the aerosol generation device,
wherein the housing and the cap each comprises a receptacle defined by a recessed portion formed in an external surface of the housing and the cap, respectively, and
wherein a selected one of a plurality of inserts is insertable into the receptacle by the user to alter the aesthetic appearance of the reconfigurable case.
14. The reconfigurable case of claim 13 , wherein the housing is configured to alter both the aesthetic appearance of the reconfigurable case and the functionality of the aerosol generation device.
15. The reconfigurable case of claim 13 , wherein the housing comprises a power module configured to directly or indirectly provide power to the aerosol generation device; and
a cap operably coupled to the housing to cover a mouthpiece of the aerosol generation device in a closed state and enable access to the mouthpiece in an open state.
16. The reconfigurable case of claim 15 , wherein the power module is configured to enable provision of power to the aerosol generation device when the cap is in the closed state, and prevent provision of power to the aerosol generation device when the cap is in the open state.
17. The reconfigurable case of claim 15 , wherein the aerosol generation device is completely enclosed inside the reconfigurable case when the cap is in the closed state.
18. The reconfigurable case of claim 13 , wherein the plurality of inserts include different colors, patterns, logos, textures or combinations thereof to define respective different aesthetic changes for the reconfigurable case.
19. A reconfigurable case for an aerosol generation device, the case comprising:
a housing; and
a sleeve portion formed in the housing and configured to engage a portion of the aerosol generation device to retain the portion of the aerosol generation device in the housing,
wherein the housing is configured to be reconfigurable to alter an aesthetic appearance of the reconfigurable case or functionality of the aerosol generation device responsive to operably coupling the reconfigurable case to the aerosol generation device,
wherein the reconfigurable case further comprises an attachment clip operably coupled to the housing,
wherein the attachment clip is rotatable relative to the housing to user selectable positions between a first position in which the attachment clip is substantially aligned with a longitudinal centerline of the reconfigurable case, and a second position in which the attachment clip is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal centerline of the reconfigurable case.