SINGLE-USE ELECTRONIC CIGAR
The present disclosure relates to an improved electronic evaporable substance delivery device in the form of a single-use electronic cigar comprises, in combination: a lit tip end, a case, and a mouthpiece end distal from the lit tip end. Both the case and mouth piece end have therein a channel defining a longitudinal vapor path, and are encased in a sheath made from a paper product, preferably cardboard. The mouthpiece end mimics the end of a conventional cigar which a smoker inserts into the mouth. The lit end mimics the end of a conventional cigar that is lit.
1 . An electronic cigar comprising:
a cylindrical case adapted to contain internal components, wherein the internal components comprise:
a cartridge containing liquid having nicotine;
a heating member coupled to the cartridge for vaporizing the liquid;
a printed circuit board coupled to the heating member;
a power source coupled to the printed circuit board; and
a reed switch coupled to the power source;
a mouthpiece coupled to one end of the cylindrical case wherein the mouthpiece mimics the end of a conventional cigar that contacts a mouth of a user;
a lit tip end coupled to another end of the cylindrical ease, wherein the lit tip end mimics the end of a conventional cigar that is burned; and
a sheath coupled to the mouthpiece and to at least a portion of an external portion of the cylindrical case.
2 . The electronic cigar of claim 1 wherein an external surface of the case has an aperture for allowing air to enter into the case when the user inhales through the mouthpiece.
3 . The electronic cigar of claim 1 further comprising an aperture located at a case-lit tip end juncture for allowing air to enter into the case when the user inhales through the mouthpiece.
4 . The electronic cigar of claim 1 wherein the mouthpiece defines:
a channel therethrough; and
a hole for allowing vapor to pass from an interior of the case into the mouth of the user when inhaled.
5 . The electronic cigar of claim 1 wherein the mouthpiece is constructed of a resilient material.
6 . The electronic cigar of claim 5 wherein the resilient material is silicone.
7 . The electronic cigar of claim 1 wherein the sheath is constructed of paper material.
8 . The electronic cigar of claim 7 wherein the paper material is cardboard.
9 . The electronic cigar of claim 1 further comprising a microprocessor coupled to the printed circuit board, wherein the microprocessor is programmed to control power consumption.
10 . The electronic cigar of claim 1 further comprising a microprocessor coupled to the printed circuit board, wherein the microprocessor is programmed to control nicotine consumption.
11 . The electronic cigar of claim 1 further comprising a display device coupled to the printed circuit board for communicating at least one of nicotine intake and power level to the user.
12 . The electronic cigar of claim 11 wherein the display comprises at least one light emitting diode.
13 . The electronic cigar of claim 11 wherein the display comprises a liquid crystal display.
14 . An electronic cigar comprising:
a cylindrical case adapted to contain internal components, wherein the internal components comprise:
a cartridge containing liquid having nicotine;
a heating member coupled to the cartridge for vaporizing the liquid;
a printed circuit board coupled to the heating member;
a power source coupled to the printed circuit board; and
a reed switch coupled to the power source;
a mouthpiece coupled to one end of the cylindrical case wherein the mouthpiece mimics the end of a conventional cigar that contacts a mouth of a user;
a lit tip end coupled to another end of the cylindrical case, wherein the lit tip end mimics the end of a conventional cigar that is burned;
a sheath coupled to the mouthpiece and to at least a portion of an external portion of the cylindrical case; and
a display device coupled to the printed circuit board for communicating at least one of nicotine intake and power level to the user.
15 . The electronic cigar of claim 14 further comprising:
an aperture on an external surface of the case;
a channel passing through the mouthpiece; and
a hole in a proximal end of the mouthpiece that is connected to the channel;
wherein air is drawn into the case through the aperture in the case; and
wherein vapor passes from an interior of the case and through the channel of the mouthpiece and out of the hole in the mouthpiece when inhaled.
16 . The electronic cigar of claim 14 further comprising:
an aperture positioned at a case-lit tip end juncture;
a channel passing through the mouthpiece; and
a hole in a proximal end of the mouthpiece that is connected to the channel;
wherein air is drawn into the case through the aperture at the case-lit tip end juncture; and
wherein vapor passes from an interior of the case and through the channel of the mouthpiece and out of the hole in the mouthpiece when inhaled.
17 . The electronic cigar of claim 14 further comprising a microprocessor coupled to the printed circuit board, wherein the microprocessor is programmed to control one of nicotine consumption and power consumption.
18 . The electronic cigar of claim 14 wherein the display comprises one of a liquid crystal display and at least one light emitting diode.
19 . The electronic cigar of claim 14 wherein the sheath is constructed of cardboard.
20 . An electronic smoking device comprising:
a cylindrical case adapted to contain internal components, wherein the internal components comprise:
a cartridge containing liquid having nicotine;
a heating member coupled to the cartridge for vaporizing the liquid;
a printed circuit board coupled to the heating member;
a power source coupled to the printed circuit board; and
a reed switch coupled to the power source;
a mouthpiece coupled to one end of the cylindrical case, the mouthpiece having a channel therethrough and a hole;
a lit tip end coupled to another end of the cylindrical case;
a paper sheath coupled to at least a portion of an external portion of the cylindrical case; and
a display device coupled to the printed circuit board for communicating at least one of nicotine intake and power level to a user.