US20150114406A1 - Electronic Cigarette with Replaceable Soft Tip Mouthpiece - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to electronic cigarettes. More particularly, the present invention relates to an electronic cigarette having both a rigid mouthpiece and a replaceable soft tip mouthpiece.
- Electronic cigarettes have become increasingly popular in recent years. Electronic cigarettes emulate tobacco cigarettes, but without the combustion of tobacco during use. Rather than burning tobacco, a fluid is atomized within the electronic cigarette, which produces a vapor that emulates the smoke produced in a tobacco cigarette.
- the fluid may contain flavoring agents such as tobacco flavor, menthol, fruits, herbs, and others, to enhance the “smoking” experience of the electronic cigarette. Nicotine may be added to the atomization fluid as well.
- the present disclosure teaches an electronic cigarette with a selectively replaceable mouthpiece.
- This includes a vapor generating electronic cigarette with a rigid mouthpiece that has a vapor opening at its distal end.
- the rigid mouthpiece is configured with a first circumference located about its longitudinal axis, and a second circumference, which is larger than the first circumference, located distal from the first circumference.
- a mouthpiece cover is formed from a pliable polymeric material, and has an internal cavity that generally conform with the shape of rigid mouthpiece.
- the mouthpiece cover also has a vapor passage extending from the internal cavity to an outlet end, which defines a continuous passage for vapor to pass from the vapor generating electronic cigarette to the outlet end.
- the pliable polymeric material stretches to enable removal and replacement of the mouthpiece cover to and from the rigid mouthpiece of the electronic cigarette.
- the internal cavity includes a first engagement zone formed to be substantially compliant with the size of the first circumference, and a second engagement zone formed to be substantially compliant with the shape of the second circumference.
- the present disclosure also teaches an electronic cigarette assembly, which includes a housing of an electronic cigarette that generates vapor, and a rigid mouthpiece with an elongated body that is fixed to the housing at a proximal end.
- a vapor conduit is formed through a longitudinal axis to a distal end of the rigid mouthpiece.
- the elongated body also includes a first circumference located about the longitudinal axis, and a second circumference, which is larger than the first circumference, located distal from the first circumference along the longitudinal axis.
- a mouthpiece cover is formed from a pliable polymeric material, and has an internal cavity adjacent to a first end that is shaped to generally conform to the elongated body of the rigid mouthpiece.
- the cavity is pneumatically coupled through a vapor passage to an outlet end.
- the vapor conduit and the vapor passage align to define a continuous passage for vapor to pass from the electronic cigarette housing to the outlet end of the mouthpiece cover while the internal cavity is engaged with the elongated body of the rigid mouthpiece.
- the pliable polymeric material stretches sufficiently to enable removal and replacement of the mouthpiece cover over the rigid mouthpiece.
- the internal cavity includes a first engagement zone formed to be substantially compliant with the size of the first circumference, and a second engagement zone formed to be substantially compliant with the shape of the second circumference.
- the present disclosure also teaches a mouthpiece cover for use with a vapor generating electronic cigarette.
- the electronic cigarette has an elongated rigid mouthpiece, with an vapor outlet at a distal end
- the elongated rigid mouthpiece includes a first circumference located about a longitudinal axis, and a second circumference, which is larger than the first circumference, located distal from the first circumference along the longitudinal axis.
- the mouthpiece cover includes a body formed from a pliable polymeric material, which has an internal cavity adjacent to a first end, which is shaped to generally conform to the elongated rigid mouthpiece, and which is pneumatically coupled through a vapor passage to an outlet end.
- the vapor passage When installed on the electronic cigarette, the vapor passage aligns with the vapor outlet to define a continuous passage for vapor to pass from the vapor generating electronic cigarette to the outlet end of the mouthpiece cover.
- the pliable polymeric material stretches sufficiently to enable removal and replacement of the body on the elongated rigid mouthpiece.
- the internal cavity includes a first engagement zone formed to be substantially compliant with the size of the first circumference, and a second engagement zone formed to be substantially compliant with the shape of the second circumference.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view drawing of an electronic cigarette according to an illustrative embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view drawing of an electronic cigarette according to an illustrative embodiment of the present invention.
- FIGS. 3A and 3B are side view and end view drawings, respectively, of an electronic cigarette according to an illustrative embodiment of the present invention.
- FIGS. 4A and 4B are side view and end view drawings, respectively, of an electronic cigarette with a soft tip mouthpiece according to an illustrative embodiment of the present invention.
- FIGS. 5A and 5B are side view and end view drawings, respectively, of an electronic cigarette with a soft tip mouthpiece according to an illustrative embodiment of the present invention.
- FIGS. 6A , 6 B, and 6 C are a first section view, a second section view, and an end view drawing, respectively of a soft tip mouthpiece for an electronic cigarette according to an illustrative embodiment of the present invention.
- FIGS. 7A and 7B are assembly drawings for a soft tip mouthpiece for an electronic cigarette according to an illustrative embodiment of the present invention.
- relational terms such as first and second, top and bottom, upper and lower, and the like may be used solely to distinguish one entity or action from another entity or action without necessarily requiring or implying any actual such relationship or order between such entities or actions.
- the terms “comprises,” “comprising,” or any other variation thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements does not include only those elements but may include other elements not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.
- An element proceeded by “comprises a” does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises the element.
- the illustrative embodiments presented herein disclose electronic cigarettes with contoured mouthpieces, which are comfortable for the user to form a pneumatic seal thereabout when drawing vapor from the apparatus.
- a rigid mouthpiece is fixed to the housing of the electronic cigarette, and is thus generally a permanent mouthpiece, although the apparatus may be disassembled for service, refills, or cleaning purposes.
- Such a mouthpiece may be elongated with a smooth profile that is comfortable on the lips of the user.
- the mouthpiece will include a vapor conduit coupled to a vapor outlet adjacent to its distal end.
- Such a mouthpiece may be fabricated from metal or rigid plastic materials. This is an effective mouthpiece design for users that firmly hold the electronic cigarette by hand and draw vapor by sealing their lips about the mouthpiece.
- a rigid mouthpiece is not comfortable due to the hard contact between the teeth and the rigid mouthpiece.
- the present disclosure teaches a mouthpiece system for an electronic cigarette that provides a comfortable experience for both kinds of user, as well as an alternative mouthpiece configuration that offers variety in use for all users.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view drawing of an electronic cigarette 2 according to an illustrative embodiment of the present invention.
- the electronic cigarette 2 comprises a battery section 4 , which is generally and elongated cylinder, and an atomizer section 6 , which is generally a truncated cylinder.
- battery section 4 which is generally and elongated cylinder
- atomizer section 6 which is generally a truncated cylinder.
- other housing cross sectional designs may be employed, such as ovals, ellipses, polygons and irregular configurations.
- a rigid mouthpiece 8 extends from the atomizer 6 , and truncates with a vapor outlet 10 at its distal end.
- the housing of the battery 4 and atomizer 6 are fabricated from steel tubing, and the rigid mouthpiece 8 is fabricated from aluminum.
- the rigid mouthpiece 8 has a smooth, cylindrical contour and generally tapers from the atomizer 6 to the outlet 10 , but includes an increased circumference adjacent to the distal end. In use, the user firmly grasps the battery 4 , places their lips about the rigid mouthpiece 8 , and draws vapor out of the vapor outlet 10 .
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view drawing of an electronic cigarette according to an illustrative embodiment of the present invention.
- the soft mouthpiece cover is fabricated from a pliable and resilient polymeric material.
- the soft mouthpiece cover includes an internal vapor passage 14 that provides a continuous passageway for vapor to exit the soft mouthpiece cover. Further details of the design will be described hereinafter. Having placed the soft mouthpiece cover 12 onto the rigid mouthpiece 8 of the electronic cigarette 2 , the user is presented with a soft, resilient, and pliable mouthpiece that is comfortable to grip with teeth.
- the rigid mouthpiece 8 provides a solid internal support structure for the soft mouthpiece cover 12 , and that the soft mouthpiece cover 12 extends beyond the distal end of the rigid mouthpiece 8 . This results in a soft mouthpiece cover that is flexible at its distal end because the internal rigid support does not extend to the distal end of the soft mouthpiece cover 12 .
- FIGS. 3A and 3B are side view and end view drawings, respectively, of an electronic cigarette 2 according to an illustrative embodiment of the present invention.
- the electronic cigarette 2 comprises a battery section 4 and an atomizer section 6 , with a rigid mouthpiece 8 that extends from the atomizer 6 .
- There is a vapor conduit 10 formed through the rigid mouthpiece 8 which serves to deliver vapor to the vapor outlet 10 at the distal end of the rigid mouthpiece 8 .
- the rigid mouthpiece 8 has a smooth, cylindrical contour and generally tapers from the atomizer 6 to the outlet 10 , but includes an increased circumference portion 11 adjacent to the distal end.
- the increased circumference portion 11 serves to retain the soft mouthpiece cover (not shown) in place, as will be more fully discussed hereinafter.
- FIGS. 4A and 4B are side view and end view drawings, respectively, of an electronic cigarette with a soft tip mouthpiece 12 according to an illustrative embodiment of the present invention.
- FIGS. 5A and 5B are side view and end view drawings, respectively, of an electronic cigarette 2 with a soft tip mouthpiece 12 according to an illustrative embodiment of the present invention.
- FIGS. 4A and 4B illustrate the foregoing illustrative electronic cigarette 2 when the soft mouthpiece cover 12 has been placed onto the rigid mouthpiece 8 .
- a vapor passage 14 is formed through the soft mouthpiece cover 12 so that vapor from the rigid mouthpiece 8 vapor conduit 10 can pass through to the distal end of the soft mouthpiece cover 12 .
- FIGS. 4A and 5A are orthogonal to one another, thus illustrating the tapered and flattened shape of the distal end of the soft mouthpiece cover 12 in the illustrative embodiment.
- Other physical shapes and configuration could also be employed.
- the length of the vapor passage 14 in the soft mouthpiece cover 12 is coextensive with the length of the soft mouthpiece cover that is not supported by the rigid mouthpiece 8 therein.
- FIGS. 6A , 6 B, and 6 C are a first section view, a second section view, and an end view drawing, respectively of a soft tip mouthpiece 12 for an electronic cigarette according to an illustrative embodiment of the present invention.
- the soft mouthpiece cover 12 comprises an internal cavity 20 that generally conforms with the exterior shape of the host rigid mouthpiece (not shown). Note that the rigid mouthpiece discussed hereinbefore was generally tapered, but had an increased circumference portion near its distal end.
- the internal cavity 20 is formed to take advantage of that configuration so as to hold the soft mouthpiece cover 12 in place.
- first engagement zone 22 which conforms to the narrowest circumference on the host rigid mouthpiece
- second engagement zone 24 which conforms to the enlarged circumference on the host rigid mouthpiece.
- FIGS. 7A and 7B are assembly drawings for a soft tip mouthpiece 12 for an electronic cigarette 2 according to an illustrative embodiment of the present invention. These figures illustrate the placement and removal of the soft mouthpiece cover 12 onto the rigid mouthpiece 8 of the host electronic cigarette 2 .
- FIG. 7A the soft mouthpiece cover 12 is pushed onto, or pulled off of, the rigid mouthpiece 8 . Note that the resilience of the soft mouthpiece cover 12 material enables the smaller circumference engagement zone 22 to slide over the enlarged circumference 11 of the distal end of the rigid mouthpiece 8 .
- the first engagement zone 22 and the second engagement zone 24 fully conform to the shape of the rigid mouthpiece 8 , and the resilience of the material effectively hold the soft mouthpiece cover in place.
- the vapor conduit 10 of the rigid mouthpiece 8 and the vapor passage 14 of the soft mouthpiece cover 12 aligned to form a continuous passage for drawing vapor from the distal end of the soft mouthpiece cover.
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An electronic cigarette with a selectively replaceable mouthpiece. This includes a vapor generating electronic cigarette with a rigid mouthpiece that has a vapor opening at its distal end. The rigid mouthpiece is configured with a first circumference located about its longitudinal axis, and a second circumference, which is larger than the first circumference, located distal from the first circumference. A mouthpiece cover is formed from a pliable polymeric material, and has an internal cavity that generally conform with the shape of rigid mouthpiece. The mouthpiece cover also has a vapor passage extending from the internal cavity to an outlet end, which defines a continuous passage for vapor to pass from the vapor generating electronic cigarette to the outlet end. In addition, the pliable polymeric material stretches to enable removal and replacement of the mouthpiece cover to and from the rigid mouthpiece of the electronic cigarette.
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- The present invention relates to electronic cigarettes. More particularly, the present invention relates to an electronic cigarette having both a rigid mouthpiece and a replaceable soft tip mouthpiece.
- 2. Description of the Related Art
- Electronic cigarettes have become increasingly popular in recent years. Electronic cigarettes emulate tobacco cigarettes, but without the combustion of tobacco during use. Rather than burning tobacco, a fluid is atomized within the electronic cigarette, which produces a vapor that emulates the smoke produced in a tobacco cigarette. The fluid may contain flavoring agents such as tobacco flavor, menthol, fruits, herbs, and others, to enhance the “smoking” experience of the electronic cigarette. Nicotine may be added to the atomization fluid as well.
- Most of the early electronic cigarette designs emulated the appearance and function of tobacco cigarettes, which was most familiar to tobacco users. However, the weight of electronic cigarettes is significantly greater than tobacco cigarettes, so there is a significant difference in handling between the two. For example, it is quite common for a tobacco cigarette user to hold a cigarette, hands free, between their lips. While this is certainly possible to do with an electronic cigarette, it is not as comfortable due to the increased weight. Additionally, electronic cigarette users seek extended life of both the battery power reserve and the vaporization fluid reserve, which has led to larger sized, and heavier, electronic cigarettes. These factors, among others, are driving electronic cigarette design away from the familiar tobacco cigarette format. One area that deserves some attention in this regard is the mouthpiece structure. Thus, it can be appreciated that there is a need in the art for an electronic cigarette that addresses the differences in design, particularly with respect to the mouthpiece.
- The need in the art is addressed by the apparatus of the present invention. The present disclosure teaches an electronic cigarette with a selectively replaceable mouthpiece. This includes a vapor generating electronic cigarette with a rigid mouthpiece that has a vapor opening at its distal end. The rigid mouthpiece is configured with a first circumference located about its longitudinal axis, and a second circumference, which is larger than the first circumference, located distal from the first circumference. A mouthpiece cover is formed from a pliable polymeric material, and has an internal cavity that generally conform with the shape of rigid mouthpiece. The mouthpiece cover also has a vapor passage extending from the internal cavity to an outlet end, which defines a continuous passage for vapor to pass from the vapor generating electronic cigarette to the outlet end. In addition, the pliable polymeric material stretches to enable removal and replacement of the mouthpiece cover to and from the rigid mouthpiece of the electronic cigarette.
- In a specific embodiment of the foregoing electronic cigarette, the internal cavity includes a first engagement zone formed to be substantially compliant with the size of the first circumference, and a second engagement zone formed to be substantially compliant with the shape of the second circumference.
- The present disclosure also teaches an electronic cigarette assembly, which includes a housing of an electronic cigarette that generates vapor, and a rigid mouthpiece with an elongated body that is fixed to the housing at a proximal end. A vapor conduit is formed through a longitudinal axis to a distal end of the rigid mouthpiece. The elongated body also includes a first circumference located about the longitudinal axis, and a second circumference, which is larger than the first circumference, located distal from the first circumference along the longitudinal axis. A mouthpiece cover is formed from a pliable polymeric material, and has an internal cavity adjacent to a first end that is shaped to generally conform to the elongated body of the rigid mouthpiece. The cavity is pneumatically coupled through a vapor passage to an outlet end. The vapor conduit and the vapor passage align to define a continuous passage for vapor to pass from the electronic cigarette housing to the outlet end of the mouthpiece cover while the internal cavity is engaged with the elongated body of the rigid mouthpiece. In addition, the pliable polymeric material stretches sufficiently to enable removal and replacement of the mouthpiece cover over the rigid mouthpiece.
- In a specific embodiment of the foregoing electronic cigarette assembly, the internal cavity includes a first engagement zone formed to be substantially compliant with the size of the first circumference, and a second engagement zone formed to be substantially compliant with the shape of the second circumference.
- The present disclosure also teaches a mouthpiece cover for use with a vapor generating electronic cigarette. Particularly where the electronic cigarette has an elongated rigid mouthpiece, with an vapor outlet at a distal end, and where the elongated rigid mouthpiece includes a first circumference located about a longitudinal axis, and a second circumference, which is larger than the first circumference, located distal from the first circumference along the longitudinal axis. The mouthpiece cover includes a body formed from a pliable polymeric material, which has an internal cavity adjacent to a first end, which is shaped to generally conform to the elongated rigid mouthpiece, and which is pneumatically coupled through a vapor passage to an outlet end. When installed on the electronic cigarette, the vapor passage aligns with the vapor outlet to define a continuous passage for vapor to pass from the vapor generating electronic cigarette to the outlet end of the mouthpiece cover. In addition, the pliable polymeric material stretches sufficiently to enable removal and replacement of the body on the elongated rigid mouthpiece.
- In a specific embodiment of the foregoing mouthpiece cover, the internal cavity includes a first engagement zone formed to be substantially compliant with the size of the first circumference, and a second engagement zone formed to be substantially compliant with the shape of the second circumference.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view drawing of an electronic cigarette according to an illustrative embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view drawing of an electronic cigarette according to an illustrative embodiment of the present invention. -
FIGS. 3A and 3B are side view and end view drawings, respectively, of an electronic cigarette according to an illustrative embodiment of the present invention. -
FIGS. 4A and 4B are side view and end view drawings, respectively, of an electronic cigarette with a soft tip mouthpiece according to an illustrative embodiment of the present invention. -
FIGS. 5A and 5B are side view and end view drawings, respectively, of an electronic cigarette with a soft tip mouthpiece according to an illustrative embodiment of the present invention. -
FIGS. 6A , 6B, and 6C are a first section view, a second section view, and an end view drawing, respectively of a soft tip mouthpiece for an electronic cigarette according to an illustrative embodiment of the present invention. -
FIGS. 7A and 7B are assembly drawings for a soft tip mouthpiece for an electronic cigarette according to an illustrative embodiment of the present invention. - Illustrative embodiments and exemplary applications will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings to disclose the advantageous teachings of the present invention.
- While the present invention is described herein with reference to illustrative embodiments for particular applications, it should be understood that the invention is not limited thereto. Those having ordinary skill in the art and access to the teachings provided herein will recognize additional modifications, applications, and embodiments within the scope hereof and additional fields in which the present invention would be of significant utility.
- In considering the detailed embodiments of the present invention, it will be observed that the present invention resides primarily in combinations of steps to accomplish various methods or components to form various apparatus and systems. Accordingly, the apparatus and system components and method steps have been represented where appropriate by conventional symbols in the drawings, showing only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the present invention so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the disclosures contained herein.
- In this disclosure, relational terms such as first and second, top and bottom, upper and lower, and the like may be used solely to distinguish one entity or action from another entity or action without necessarily requiring or implying any actual such relationship or order between such entities or actions. The terms “comprises,” “comprising,” or any other variation thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements does not include only those elements but may include other elements not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus. An element proceeded by “comprises a” does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises the element.
- The illustrative embodiments presented herein disclose electronic cigarettes with contoured mouthpieces, which are comfortable for the user to form a pneumatic seal thereabout when drawing vapor from the apparatus. A rigid mouthpiece is fixed to the housing of the electronic cigarette, and is thus generally a permanent mouthpiece, although the apparatus may be disassembled for service, refills, or cleaning purposes. Such a mouthpiece may be elongated with a smooth profile that is comfortable on the lips of the user. The mouthpiece will include a vapor conduit coupled to a vapor outlet adjacent to its distal end. Such a mouthpiece may be fabricated from metal or rigid plastic materials. This is an effective mouthpiece design for users that firmly hold the electronic cigarette by hand and draw vapor by sealing their lips about the mouthpiece. However, some users prefer to grip the mouthpiece using their teeth, and in this situation, a rigid mouthpiece is not comfortable due to the hard contact between the teeth and the rigid mouthpiece. The present disclosure teaches a mouthpiece system for an electronic cigarette that provides a comfortable experience for both kinds of user, as well as an alternative mouthpiece configuration that offers variety in use for all users.
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FIG. 1 , which is a perspective view drawing of anelectronic cigarette 2 according to an illustrative embodiment of the present invention. Theelectronic cigarette 2 comprises abattery section 4, which is generally and elongated cylinder, and anatomizer section 6, which is generally a truncated cylinder. Although, other housing cross sectional designs may be employed, such as ovals, ellipses, polygons and irregular configurations. Various arrangements of internal components and functions of electronic cigarettes are known to those skilled in the art. Arigid mouthpiece 8 extends from theatomizer 6, and truncates with avapor outlet 10 at its distal end. In the illustrative embodiment, the housing of thebattery 4 andatomizer 6 are fabricated from steel tubing, and therigid mouthpiece 8 is fabricated from aluminum. Therigid mouthpiece 8 has a smooth, cylindrical contour and generally tapers from theatomizer 6 to theoutlet 10, but includes an increased circumference adjacent to the distal end. In use, the user firmly grasps thebattery 4, places their lips about therigid mouthpiece 8, and draws vapor out of thevapor outlet 10. - Reference is directed to
FIG. 2 , which is a perspective view drawing of an electronic cigarette according to an illustrative embodiment of the present invention. This figure generally corresponds toFIG. 1 , however,FIG. 2 illustrates asoft mouthpiece cover 12 in place. The soft mouthpiece cover is fabricated from a pliable and resilient polymeric material. The soft mouthpiece cover includes aninternal vapor passage 14 that provides a continuous passageway for vapor to exit the soft mouthpiece cover. Further details of the design will be described hereinafter. Having placed thesoft mouthpiece cover 12 onto therigid mouthpiece 8 of theelectronic cigarette 2, the user is presented with a soft, resilient, and pliable mouthpiece that is comfortable to grip with teeth. Note that therigid mouthpiece 8 provides a solid internal support structure for thesoft mouthpiece cover 12, and that thesoft mouthpiece cover 12 extends beyond the distal end of therigid mouthpiece 8. This results in a soft mouthpiece cover that is flexible at its distal end because the internal rigid support does not extend to the distal end of thesoft mouthpiece cover 12. - Reference is directed to
FIGS. 3A and 3B , which are side view and end view drawings, respectively, of anelectronic cigarette 2 according to an illustrative embodiment of the present invention. Theelectronic cigarette 2 comprises abattery section 4 and anatomizer section 6, with arigid mouthpiece 8 that extends from theatomizer 6. There is avapor conduit 10 formed through therigid mouthpiece 8, which serves to deliver vapor to thevapor outlet 10 at the distal end of therigid mouthpiece 8. Therigid mouthpiece 8 has a smooth, cylindrical contour and generally tapers from theatomizer 6 to theoutlet 10, but includes an increasedcircumference portion 11 adjacent to the distal end. The increasedcircumference portion 11 serves to retain the soft mouthpiece cover (not shown) in place, as will be more fully discussed hereinafter. - Reference is directed to
FIGS. 4A and 4B , which are side view and end view drawings, respectively, of an electronic cigarette with asoft tip mouthpiece 12 according to an illustrative embodiment of the present invention. Reference is also directed toFIGS. 5A and 5B , which are side view and end view drawings, respectively, of anelectronic cigarette 2 with asoft tip mouthpiece 12 according to an illustrative embodiment of the present invention. These figures illustrate the foregoing illustrativeelectronic cigarette 2 when thesoft mouthpiece cover 12 has been placed onto therigid mouthpiece 8. Avapor passage 14 is formed through thesoft mouthpiece cover 12 so that vapor from therigid mouthpiece 8vapor conduit 10 can pass through to the distal end of thesoft mouthpiece cover 12. Note that the view perspectives ofFIGS. 4A and 5A are orthogonal to one another, thus illustrating the tapered and flattened shape of the distal end of thesoft mouthpiece cover 12 in the illustrative embodiment. Other physical shapes and configuration could also be employed. Also note that the length of thevapor passage 14 in thesoft mouthpiece cover 12 is coextensive with the length of the soft mouthpiece cover that is not supported by therigid mouthpiece 8 therein. - Reference is directed to
FIGS. 6A , 6B, and 6C, which are a first section view, a second section view, and an end view drawing, respectively of asoft tip mouthpiece 12 for an electronic cigarette according to an illustrative embodiment of the present invention. Note that the perspectives ofFIGS. 6A and 6B are orthogonal to one another. Thesoft mouthpiece cover 12 comprises aninternal cavity 20 that generally conforms with the exterior shape of the host rigid mouthpiece (not shown). Note that the rigid mouthpiece discussed hereinbefore was generally tapered, but had an increased circumference portion near its distal end. Theinternal cavity 20 is formed to take advantage of that configuration so as to hold thesoft mouthpiece cover 12 in place. Within theinternal cavity 20, there is afirst engagement zone 22, which conforms to the narrowest circumference on the host rigid mouthpiece, and asecond engagement zone 24, which conforms to the enlarged circumference on the host rigid mouthpiece. Thusly, while thesoft mouthpiece cover 12 is engaged with the rigid mouthpiece (not shown), that soft mouthpiece cover is effectively retained by the resilience of thesoft mouthpiece cover 12 polymeric material. Also note thevapor passage 14 that is pneumatically coupled to thecavity 20. Also note the tapereddistal end 18 of thesoft mouthpiece cover 12, which is flexible because it is unsupported and fabricated from a pliable and resilient material. Further note that theproximal end 16 of thesoft mouthpiece cover 12 has an enlarged internal diameter to facilitate alignment and placement of thesoft mouthpiece cover 12 onto the rigid mouthpiece of the host electronic cigarette (not shown). - Reference is directed to
FIGS. 7A and 7B , which are assembly drawings for asoft tip mouthpiece 12 for anelectronic cigarette 2 according to an illustrative embodiment of the present invention. These figures illustrate the placement and removal of thesoft mouthpiece cover 12 onto therigid mouthpiece 8 of the hostelectronic cigarette 2. InFIG. 7A , thesoft mouthpiece cover 12 is pushed onto, or pulled off of, therigid mouthpiece 8. Note that the resilience of thesoft mouthpiece cover 12 material enables the smallercircumference engagement zone 22 to slide over theenlarged circumference 11 of the distal end of therigid mouthpiece 8. Once thesoft mouthpiece cover 12 is fully engaged with therigid mouthpiece 8, thefirst engagement zone 22 and thesecond engagement zone 24 fully conform to the shape of therigid mouthpiece 8, and the resilience of the material effectively hold the soft mouthpiece cover in place. Note that thevapor conduit 10 of therigid mouthpiece 8 and thevapor passage 14 of thesoft mouthpiece cover 12 aligned to form a continuous passage for drawing vapor from the distal end of the soft mouthpiece cover. - Thus, the present invention has been described herein with reference to a particular embodiment for a particular application. Those having ordinary skill in the art and access to the present teachings will recognize additional modifications, applications and embodiments within the scope thereof.
- It is therefore intended by the appended claims to cover any and all such applications, modifications and embodiments within the scope of the present invention.
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1. An electronic cigarette with a selectively replaceable mouthpiece, comprising:
a vapor generating electronic cigarette having a rigid mouthpiece with a vapor opening at a distal end, said rigid mouthpiece configured with a first circumference located about a longitudinal axis, and a second circumference, which is larger than said first circumference, located distal from said first circumference along said longitudinal axis, and
a mouthpiece cover formed from a pliable polymeric material, having an internal cavity that generally conform with said rigid mouthpiece shape, and having a vapor passage extending from said internal cavity to an outlet end, thereby defining a continuous passage for vapor to pass from said vapor generating electronic cigarette to said outlet end, and wherein
said pliable polymeric material stretches to enable removal and replacement of said mouthpiece cover with said rigid mouthpiece.
2. The electronic cigarette of claim 1 , and wherein:
said internal cavity includes a first engagement zone formed to be substantially compliant with said first circumference, and a second engagement zone formed to be substantially compliant with said second circumference.
3. An electronic cigarette assembly, comprising:
a housing of an electronic cigarette that generates vapor;
a rigid mouthpiece having an elongated body fixed to said housing at a proximal end, with a vapor conduit formed through a longitudinal axis to a distal end, and wherein said elongated body includes a first circumference located about said longitudinal axis, and a second circumference, which is larger than said first circumference, located distal from said first circumference along said longitudinal axis, and
a mouthpiece cover formed from a pliable polymeric material, and having an internal cavity adjacent to a first end, which is shaped to generally conform with said elongated body of said rigid mouthpiece, and which is pneumatically coupled through a vapor passage to an outlet end, and wherein
said vapor conduit and said vapor passage align to define a continuous passage for vapor to pass from said housing to said outlet end of said mouthpiece cover while said internal cavity is engaged with said elongated body of said rigid mouthpiece, and wherein
said pliable polymeric material stretches to enable removal and replacement of said mouthpiece cover with said rigid mouthpiece.
4. The electronic cigarette of claim 3 , and wherein:
said internal cavity includes a first engagement zone formed to be substantially compliant with said first circumference, and a second engagement zone formed to be substantially compliant with said second circumference.
5. A mouthpiece cover for a vapor generating electronic cigarette that has an elongated rigid mouthpiece, with an vapor outlet at a distal end, and wherein the elongated rigid mouthpiece includes a first circumference located about a longitudinal axis, and a second circumference, which is larger than the first circumference, located distal from the first circumference along the longitudinal axis, the mouthpiece cover comprising:
a body formed from a pliable polymeric material, and having an internal cavity adjacent to a first end, which is shaped to generally conform with the elongated rigid mouthpiece, and which is pneumatically coupled through a vapor passage to an outlet end, and wherein
said vapor passage aligns with the vapor outlet to define a continuous passage for vapor to pass from the vapor generating electronic cigarette to said outlet end of said body while said internal cavity is engaged with the elongated rigid mouthpiece, and wherein
said pliable polymeric material stretches to enable removal and replacement of said body with the elongated rigid mouthpiece.
6. The electronic cigarette of claim 5 , and wherein:
said internal cavity includes a first engagement zone formed to be substantially compliant with said first circumference, and a second engagement zone formed to be substantially compliant with said second circumference.
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