WO2014028337A1

WO2014028337A1 - Portable vaporizer

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Publication number: WO2014028337A1
Application number: PCT/US2013/054385
Authority: WO
Inventors: Anthony BARRON; Chris FOLKERTS
Original assignee: Grenco Science, Inc.
Priority date: 2012-08-11
Filing date: 2013-08-09
Publication date: 2014-02-20
Also published as: US20140041655A1

Abstract

A portable vaporizer is provided. The portable vaporizer includes a power module, a vaporization chamber, and a mouthpiece. The vaporization chamber includes a vaporization tank, which includes a tube, a tank base, a heating element contained within the tube, a vaporization basket for holding vaporization materials, and a cylindrical space between the herb basket and the tube. When the heating element is activated, the air in the cylindrical space between the vaporization basket and the tube is heated and causes the materials in the basket to vaporize.

Description

PORTABLE VAPORIZER

[0001 J This patent appl ication c laims priority to U .S. Prov isional Application

Serial No. 6 1 /682, 199, fi led August 1 1 , 20 12, entitled "Portable Vaporizer.^" Background

Field

[0002] The present design relates to an e lectronic vaporizer for personal use that em its vapor for treatment of a variety of medical conditions. Description of the Related Art

[0003] In the medical community, the extraction of the active ingredients of plant materials such as herbs, oi ls, waxes and other beneficial materials can be used to treat a variety of cond itions. Individuals and herbal ist also use extraction of active ingredients for personal aromatherapy and treatment of conditions. The extracted ingredients are then delivered via inha lation to a user.

[0004] Combustion of combustibles such as plant materials has been used to extract the active ingredients. I n addition to medica l uses and personal aromatherapy, the burning of tobacco has been used for centuries to release nicotine in cigarettes. Combustion of al l these materials does extract active ingredients, but also creates carc inogenic compounds that are inhaled i nto the system a long with the active ingred ients. Therefore, there has been a need for an improved system of releasing the active ingredients. Vaporization has been one method increasingly used.

[0005 ] There are two main types of heat transfer currently understood for vaporization. These are conduction and convection. Conduction heat transfer is heating of matter through d i rect contact. The heating element transfers heat directl to whatever it is touching. Convection heats an element through a fl uid, such as air. I n convection heating, air passes through a heating element and is heated to the desired temperature and then passed through the material to be vaporized.

[0006] Personal vaporizers have been used to extract for inhalation the active ingredients of plant materials, such as herbs, oi ls, waxes and other benefic ial materials. Vaporization is an alternative to burning that avoids the production of i rritating toxic and carcinogenic by-products by heating the material so its active compounds boi l off into a vapor. Vaporizers general ly heat the tobacco or other material, possibly in a partial vacuum, such that the active compounds boi l off into a vapor containing almost no partic u late matter. Because no combustion occurs, no smoke or taste of smoke occurs, a lso maxim izing the intended effects of ingredients through a smooth, cool vapor. Unlike smoke, the vapor from a vaporizer is pure and does not dirty the air. It also allows for less wasting of material, making it more efficient.

[0007] Electronic c igarettes, or other portable, personal vaporizers, general ly turn a liquid solution into an aerosol m ist, simu lating the act of tobacco smoking. Liquid nicotine, aka "electronic c igarette j u ice^" or "e-j uice,^" is absorbed into cotton pads inside a cyl inder. E- j uice is often a solution of vegetable glycerin and/or polyethylene glycol mixed with concentrated flavors and optional ly a percentage of a l iquid nicotine concentrate. Electron ic cigarettes are used either as smoking cessation devices or as healthier alternatives to traditional cigarettes or other tobacco smoking devices.

[0008] E lectronic c igarettes general ly contain three components: a cartridge that serves as a mouthpiece and a reservoir for liquid, an "atomizer^" that vaporizes the liquid, and a battery. The cartridge al lows the passage of liqu id into the atomizer and vapor from the atom izer to the user's mouth. An atom izer general ly contains a smal l heating element such as a coi l to vaporize the l iquid and a wicking metal mesh or other w ick to draw the liquid in.

[0009] Other vaporizers are traditionally large, non-portable devices that are di fficu lt to be transported around. These large vaporizers usual ly contain various forms of extraction cham bers to reduce the harmfu l effects of smoking. Someone who is using a vaporizer for a hol istic or other medical reason m ust stay in the house or go back to the home to use the device.

Su mmary

[001 0] According to one aspect of the present design, a portable vaporizer is provided comprising: a pow er module inc luding a battery tube; a cyl indrical battery within the battery tube: a control housing, connected to the battery tube; and a control board inside the control housing, w herein w hen the control housing is connected to the battery tube, the control board is electrical ly coupled to the cylindrical battery; a vaporization chamber connectable to the power module, inc luding: a vaporization tank, inc luding: a tube; a tank base connected to the tube; a vaporization basket inside the tube and adapted to hold vaporization materials a heating element inside the tube; and a cylindrical space between the vaporization basket and the tube; an a mouthpiece connectable to the vaporization chamber, wherein the mouthpiece inc ludes a passageway leading from the vaporization chamber to the exterior of the portable vaporizer, whereby when the heating element is activated, the air in the cylindrical space between the basket and the tube is heated and causes the vaporization materials in the vaporization basket to vaporize.

[00 1 1 ] In further embodiments, the vaporizat ion materials are concentrates selected from oi l and wax and wherein the vaporization tank further inc ludes a wick connected to the vaporization basket, wherein the wick occupies part of the cy lindrical space between the vaporization basket and the tube. In sti l l further embodiments, wherein the heating element is at least partially contained inside the vaporization basket.

[0012] In further embodiments, the vaporizer further comprises a heating base in contact with the tank base, wherein the heating element is at least partial ly contained inside the heating base. In further embodiments, the vaporization chamber further includes a tank holder connectable to tank base, wherein the tank holder covers the vaporization tank when the tank holder is connected to the tank base.

[001 3 ] In em bodiments of the present design, a portable vaporizer is provided, the portable vaporizer comprising: a power module including: a battery tube; a cyl indrical battery w ithin the battery tube; a control housing, connectable to the battery tube, wherein the control housing inc l udes a tank connector adapted to be interchangeably connected to

interchangeable vaporization chambers, wherein the interchangeable vaporization cham bers inc lude a concentrate vaporization chamber and an herb vaporization chamber, wherein each of the interchangeable vaporization chambers indiv idual ly inc ludes: a tank base; a tube connected to the tank base; a vaporization basket inside the tube adapted to contain vaporization materials and connected to the tank base; a heating element betw een the vaporization basket and the tank base; and a cylindrica l space between the vaporization basket and the tube; and a control board inside the control housing, w herein when the control housing is connected to the battery tube, the control board is electrically coupled to the cyl indrical battery : a tank holder adapted to connect to the power modu le and to cover the interchangeable v aporization chamber connected to the control housing w hen the tank holder is connected to the power modu le, a mouthpiece, connectable to the tank holder, wherein the mouthpiece inc l udes a passageway from the tank holder to the exterior of the portable vaporizer, w hereby when the heating element is activated, the air in the cyl indrical space between the vaporization basket and the tube is heated and causes vaporization materials in the vaporization basket to vaporize.

[0014] Accord ing to a further aspect of the present design, the herb vaporization chamber inc ludes: a heating base inside the tube, wherein the heating base is at least partially contained w ithin the tank base, wherein the heating element is contained within the heating base, wherein the vaporization basket is an herb basket for holding herbal materials and wherein the herb basket is at least partial ly contained within the heating base such that the bottom of the herb basket is above the heating element.

[001 5] According to one aspect of the present design, a portable vaporizer is provided, the portable vaporizer comprising a power module inc luding: a battery tube; a cylindrical battery with in the battery tube; a control housing, connectable to the battery tube; and a control board inside the control housing, wherein when the control housing is connected to the battery tube, the control board is electrical ly coupled to the cy lindrical battery; a vaporization chamber connectable to the power modu le, includi ng: an herb tank includ ing: a tube; a tank base connected to the tube; a heating base inside the tube, wherein the heating base is at least partially contained within the tank base; a heating element contained w ith in the heating base: an herb basket for holding herbal materials, wherein the herb basket is at least partially contained with in the heating base such that the bottom of the herb basket is above the heating element; and a cy lindrical space between the herb basket and the lube: and a tank holder connectable to tank base, wherein the tank holder covers the herb tank when the tank holder is connected to the tank base; and a mouthpiece, connectable to the tank holder, w herein the mouthpiece inc ludes a passageway from the vaporization chamber to the exterior of the portable vaporizer, whereby when the heating element is activated, the air in the cylindrical space between the herb basket and the tube is heated and causes the herbal material s in the herb basket to vaporize.

[00 1 6] According to further aspects of the present design, the tube is a glass tube. In further embod iments, the glass tube is quartz or borosi licate glass. In other embodiments, the vaporization basket is a brass herb basket. In other embodiments, the vaporizer inc ludes a coconut carbon fi lter inside the mouthpiece, w hereby the coconut carbon filter has an iodine absorption of at least about 1000 mg/g. In other embodiments, a spring is attached to the mouthpiece, wherein when the mouthpiece is attached to the tank holder and the tank holder is attached to the power module, the spring pushes the herbal material into the herb basket. In further embodiments, the heating element comprises n ichrome. [00 1 7] According to an aspect of the present design, the portable vaporizer further includes an LED l ight connected to the battery. In further embodiments, the LED light is operable to indicate that the cylindrical battery is discharged. In sti l l further embodiments, the LED l ight is adapted to indicate that the battery is automatical ly turning off. In sti l l further em bodiments, the LED light is operable to indicate that the cyl indrical battery is ful ly charged. In further embodiments, the LED l ight is operable to indicate that the heat coil is activated.

[00 1 8] Accord ing to an aspect of the present design, the battery is a l ith ium polymer battery. In further embodiments, the battery has a capacity of at least about 800mAh. In further embodiments, the battery is about 56 mm in length. [00 1 ] Accord ing to an aspect of the present design, the portable vaporizer further inc ludes at least one O-ring fitted around the tank base, wherein the O-ring comprises FDA approved si l icone. I n further em bodiments, the tank base inc ludes at least one thread of size M l 2 *0.75 inches.

[0020] Accord ing to an aspect of the present design, the control chip is configured to maintain an electrical current from the battery at a level of between about 3.7v and about 4.2v.

[002 1 ] According to an aspect of the present design, the mouthpiece is about 1 1 /8 inches in length.

[0022] According to another aspect of the present design, the portable vaporizer further inc ludes a fi lter screen inside the mouthpiece, wherein the filter screen incl udes a fi lter housing and a fi lter mesh inside the fi lter housing. Fi lter material is also included in further embodiments, such as an activated carbon fi lter. I n further embodi ments, the activated carbon fi lter is a coconut carbon fi lter.

[0023 ] According to an aspect of the present design, a method for vaporizing vaporization materials is provided comprising inserting herbal materials into a portable vaporizer accord ing to embodiments herein and activating the heating element to heat the air in the cyl indrical space between the herb basket and tube unti l an amount of vapor is produced from the herbal materials in the herb basket.

[0024] According to an aspect of the present design, a kit for portable vaporizing is provided comprising a vaporizer according to the embodiments herein and a charging unit, wherein the charging unit is a solar charging unit. In further embodiments, the solar charging unit may contain a housing, a solar panel on the housing, a form inside the housing with one or more voids to hold the components of the vaporizer.

[0025] According to an aspect of the present design, a kit for portable vaporizing is provided comprising a portable vaporizer according to embodiments herein, a charging unit, wherein the charging unit is a U SB charging unit adapted to charge the battery in the portable vaporizer, a clean ing tool for c leaning the portable vaporizer, and a vaporization tank for holding vaporization materials to be vaporized. I n further embodiments, interchangeable tanks are prov ided wherein one tank is a concentrate (oi l or wax) tank and another tank is an herb tank.

Brief Description of the Figu res

[0026] For a more complete understanding of the present disc losure, reference is no made to the following figures, wherein like reference numbers refer to sim i lar items throughout the figures: [ 0027] Fig. 1 i l l ustrates a portable vaporizer accord ing to one em bod iment.

[0028] Fig. 2 il lustrates an expanded configurat ion of a portable vaporizer according to one embodiment.

[0029] Figs. 3A-3C i l lustrate a power module in c losed and expanded configurations according to one embodiment. [0030] Fig. 4 i l lustrates an expanded configuration of a tank according to one embodiment.

[003 1 ] Fig. 5 i l lustrates an expanded configurat ion of a mouthpiece and tank holder accordina to one em bodiment. [0032] Fig.6A illustrates the exterior of a solar charging case according to one embodiment.

[0033] Fig.6B illustrates the interior of a solar charging case according to one embodiment. [0034] Fig.7 illustrates an expanded configuration of an oil vaporizer according to one embodiment.

[0035] Fig.8 illustrates an expanded configuration of a vaporizer according to one embodiment.

[0036] Fig.9 illustrates a control housing and dimensions of the control housing according to one embodiment.

[0037J Fig. 10 illustrates a tank base and dimensions of the tank base according to one embodiment.

[0038] Fig. 11 illustrates control board layers according to one embodiment.

[0039] Fig. 12 illustrates a circuit diagram of a control board according to one embodiment.

[0040) Fig. 13 illustrates a wax vaporization chamber according to one embodiment.

[0041] Fig. 14 illustrates an oil vaporization chamber according to one embodiment.

10042] Fig. 15 illustrates an adaptor according to one embodiment for use of a portable vaporizer with a water pipe. Detailed Description

[0043] The following description and the drawings illustrate specific embodiments sufficiently to enable those skilled in the art to practice the system and method described. Other embodiments may incorporate structural, logical, process and other changes. Examples merely typify possible variations. Individual elements and functions are generally optional unless explicitly required, and the sequence of operations may vary . Portions and features of some embodiments may be included in. or substituted for. those of others. [0044] The present design combines inventive, advanced convection and conduction vaporization technology with feedback from herbal ists and customers, to engineer exact ly what is missing from the aromatherapy community. It makes personal aromatherapy practice more convenient and discreet. In preferred embodiments, there are no small pieces that can get lost or broken, and it is extremely easy to fi ll.

[0045 j The vaporizer according to the present design, and as shown in the figures, is a portable handheld battery operated vaporizer for vaporizing concentrates, such as

combustible oils and waxes, and other substances such as herbal materials. Concentrates are oi ls and waxes that have concentrated amounts of the desired substances/act ive ingredients to be vaporized, allowing an increased vaporization in a particular vaporization chamber. The portable vaporizer is preferably sized such that it can lit in a user' s purse or pocket. The portable vaporizer may look simi lar to a pen or marker. It is unobtrusive and easy to carry because of its size and l ight we ight. I n embodiments, the vaporizer comprises a power source, such as a detachable battery module, vaporization chamber for desired vaporizing desired materials (w ith black or other colored shel l, as desired ), and mouthpiece for a user to inhale vapor. The vaporizer may be connectable to a charging unit i n further embodiments.

[0046] In certain em bodiments, the main vaporization chamber consists of a tank base that the ma le portion of the power modu le attaches to by screwing or other method. Above the tank base is a cartridge or tank surrounded by a tube of high density plastic or glass with a heating element sitting directly in the center of the tank and a heating coi l at the top of the heating element. This tank/cartridge is between about 1 and about 3 inches. I n further em bodiments, th is tank/cartridge is about 1 .6 inches, wh ich is an optimal size for heating the concentrate, herbal material, or other substance. However, it is envisioned that different sizes could be used as desired. [0047] In some embodiments, such as concentrate vaporization embod iments, the heati ng coi l is housed inside a partial ly c losed circle or a cylinder w ith openings on each side of the circle and a w ick attached to the end of the heating coil . There are tw o w icks attached - one on each side. The w icks are set on either side of the heating coi l and c losed circ le and hang from the top of the coi l tow ard the end of the com bustible vaporization cham ber that attaches to the battery. The w icks al lo for the oi l or other substance to remain for a longer period, as the oi l or other substance can be contained in the wicks as it is heated. The vaporization chamber is protected by a she ll or tank holder that affixes to the mouthpiece. [0048] In other embodiments, the heating coil is housed inside a heating tank, which can be a circle or a cylindrically shaped tank. A vaporization tank may be on top of or at least partially within the heating tank, such that the heating coil does not directly contact the vaporization materials, allowing for convection vaporization to be the majority or entire vaporization process taking place in the vaporizer.

[0049] In certain embodiments, the tank mouthpiece is a piece of flexible rubber or other material that allows for comfortable use of the vaporizer by a user. The mouthpiece may be sized such that it can be held in the mouth and can deliver vapor in an optimal manner. In embodiments, the mouthpiece is sized about 1 to about 1.25 inches in length, or, in further embodiments. 1 1/8 inches in length. In further embodiments, approximately 0.25 inches of the mouthpiece slips inside the shell/tank holder. Again, while these dimensions are preferred for the optimal amount of vapor intake by a user, it is possible that they could be altered without greatly changing the efficacy of the design.

[0050] In embodiments of the design, the battery is charged using a charging unit such as a Universal Serial Bus (USB) charging unit. A cylindrical battery may screw into the USB charging unit, which plugs into a USB outlet. The male end of the battery is affixed to the USB charger to deliver the current from the power source (such as an electrical outlet, e.g. AC outlet, or computer USB port) to the rechargeable battery element. A light at the flat end of the battery, such as an LED light, may indicate when the battery is charged. Once the cylindrical battery is charged, it is ready for use with the vaporizer tank.

[0051] The cylindrical battery may be about 2 inches to 2.9 inches in length and about 9/ 16th of an inch in circumference with one flat silver end and one protruding silver end. which attaches to the combustible chamber. In further embodiments, the cylindrical battery is about 2.2 inches in length. The battery is sized appropriately for the chamber, and while the aforementioned size is preferred, it is possible to use different sizes. The protruding end of the cylindrical battery may have a circular button for turning on the battery/activating the battery one half of an inch from the edge of the device. The protruding end may further have screw like threading for the battery to screw into the combustible chamber.

[0052] To use the vaporizer, the user attaches the power module to the chamber with mouthpiece. The vaporizer is activated by button or other means. For example, a button electrically connected to the battery may be depressed once or a certain number of times, such as live times in rapid succession, to activate/turn on the battery. Once the battery is on, a user may press a button or other activation mechanism to cause a current to pass from the cyl indrical battery to the chamber. A heating element in the combustible chamber directs the charge to a heating coil, which begins to heat up in response to the depressed circu lar button. The user may activate the heating element unti l a desired amount of vapor is produced from the vaporization materials in the vaporization basket.

[0053 ] Materials placed on or around the heating element (or coi l) and w ick vaporize after l imited exposure to the heat from the heating element. The vapors are contained within the combusti ble chamber unti l they are ( 1 ) inhaled by the end user through the mouthpiece, (2) escape through the mouthpiece if not inhaled, or returned to sol id form within the combustible cham ber.

[0054] The heating of the concentrates (oils, waxes, etc.), herbs or other substance is accompl ished by convection vaporization. Unlike conduction vaporization, where the substance to be vaporized touches the heating e lement to volati lize and release the active constituents, in convection vaporization, the substance never touches the heating

element. Instead, hot, user-generated air passes through the substance, heating it rapid ly, allow ing the release of a greater amount of the active constituents. Convection vaporization, also known as volati l izing, occurs in the tank area, vvhich is in the spatial voids between the glass tube and basket and between the bottom of the tank up to exactly where the base meets the basket (components are discussed further in detai l herein). The precise physical di mensions and com ponents d iscussed herein compose the engineering features that a l low convection vaporization to occur in the tank area. Some embodi ments of portable vaporizers disc losed also employ conduction vaporization, for example those in which the heating element direct ly contacts the vaporization materials. The portable vaporizers that use conduction vaporization general ly also use convection vaporization by heating the air around the vaporization materials as w el l as direct ly heating the vaporizat ion materials themselves.

[0055 ] In preferred embodiments, the vaporizer comprises the fol low ing components: ( 1 ) a detachable power module, preferably inc luding a cyl indrical battery; (2 ) a tank or chamber containing a heating element and vessel for the insertion of combust ibles: and (3) a mouthpiece.

[0056] Shown in Fig. 1 and expanded in Fig. 2 is a vaporizer 1 00 inc luding a power module 1 1 0, vaporization chamber 120, and mouthpiece 1 30. The chamber 1 20 in Fig. 1 inc ludes a tank 103 and a tank holder 1 04. The tank holder 104 is adapted to connect to and surround a portion of the tank 1 03. The mouthpiece may inc lude a spring internal ly that pushes any herbal constituents (or concentrates of suffic iently sol id form ) as c lose to the heating element as possible. A su itable spring could be made out of piano wire.

[0057] The power module may be adapted to house one or more batteries or to connect directly to a larger power source, such as through an electrical outlet. I n an embodiment show n in Fig. 3 A and 3 B, the power module 1 1 0 includes a battery tube 3 10. The battery tube 3 1 0 is adapted to hold a cylindrical battery 330. The battery tube may be formed in a single unit or in one or more pieces. In the embodiment shown in Fig. 3 B, the battery tube is formed of a battery tube cyl inder 3 1 1 and battery tube end 3 12 that may be temporarily or permanently connected to each other. I n the embod iment shown in Fig. 3 B. the battery tube 3 10 is connectable to a control unit 320, which inc ludes a control housing 32 1 , power electron ics 323 and a button 322. The button 322 may be used to activate the power module 1 10, such as to turn on the battery and/or to activate the vaporization process. The button 322 may be configured with the electron ics 323 such that it turns the power on when pressed and off when pressed again. It may further be con figured to on ly turn on the power whi le bei ng depressed. Further configurations are possible, such as using a number of quick succession pushes of the button to turn the power on or off. [0058] The control housing 32 1 inc l udes a connector 324 for connecting the power module to various vaporization chambers, such as concentrate vaporization chambers and herb vaporization chambers. The connector 324 may inc lude threads adapted to screw on the vaporization chambers. In that case, the vaporization chamber has match ing screw threads. In the embodiment show n, the connector is the male portion of the screw connection, and the vaporization chamber contains the female portion. Other means of connection, such as snap on or push/sl ide configurations are also possible.

[0059] I n embodiments, the battery tube cylinder formed of a material that is of suffic ient structural integrity that it may house a battery and be carried around in a user' s pocket without a high l ikel ihood of fracture, such as a strong plastic or a metal. In further embodiments, the battery tube cy l inder is formed from a metal, such as stainless steel. The metal may be covered in a non-conducting layer on its exterior, wh ich may be painted on (such as soft-feel rubber paint) or otherwise adhered to the meta l . In embodiments, the tube cylinder is sized about 2 inches in length. In further embodiments, the battery tube cylinder is between about 1 and about 4 inches. In still further embodiments, the battery tube cylinder is about 2.126 inches in length (54 mm) or 2.2 inches in length (56mm). In further embodiments, the power module 1 IU (battery tube when connected to the control housing) has a length of about 79.20 mm. In embodiments, the battery tube cylinder is about 0.5 inches in internal cross-sectional diameter. In further embodiments, the battery tube cylinder is between about 0.25 and about 0.75 inches in internal cross-sectional diameter. In still further embodiments, the battery tube cylinder is about 0.531 inches in internal cross sectional diameter. In other embodiments, the battery tube cylinder is about 0.57 inches in internal cross section diameter (about 14.5mm). In still further embodiments, the battery- tube cylinder is about 14.80 mm in external diameter. In embodiments, the wall of the batter) tube cylinder is about 0.020 inches in thickness.

100601 The battery tube end 312 may be configured to attach to the battery tube cylinder, for example with a cylindrical lip that fits within the battery tube cylinder. The battery tube end is preferably sized to be the same diameter as the battery tube cylinder. The battery tube end may be made of plastic or metal. The plastic would preferably have metal or metal coating to contact the end of a battery when a battery is placed inside the battery tube. If metal, the metal could be coated with the same type of coating discussed above with respect to the battery tube cylinder. [0061 j Fig.3C show s a fully expanded power subassembly 340 of power module 110 in accordance with an embodiment. The particular embodiment shown is but one embodiment, and it is possible to modify the power subassembly to achieve the desired results. In the particular embodiment shown in Fig.3C. there is a battery 330 with two wires 341 and 342 to carry electrical current from battery ends to the battery electronics. The first wire 341 is glued to an LED indicator 344 with glue 343. The other end of the first wire 341 contacts the positive side of the batter) and loops around a foam disc 346 such that it also contacts the control board 348. The second wire 342 contacts the negative side of the battery and contacts the control board 348. A control board retainer 347 is adapted to house the control board 348. A negative wire 352 contacts the control board 348 to lead to the tank 120. A positive contact 352 leads to the tank 120 and contacts a positive wire 353. which contacts the control board 348. A rubber grommet 349 holds part of the positive contact 354. so that it stays in place. A connecting wire 351 contacts the first w ire 341 and the control board 348. Tape 345. such as apton (polyimide with a registered trademark to DuPont) tape may wrap around the battery and the wires 341 , 342.

[0062J Fig. 4 show s an expanded tank 1 03 accord ing to one embod iment. I n this particular embodiment, a tank tube 40 1 is adapted to be connected to a tank base. The tube 40 1 may be may be made of a plastic with a h igh melting point suffic ient to avoid degradation at temperatures necessary for the vaporization of materials, such as

polypropylene. In other embodiments, the tube 401 is made from glass, such as quartz or borosilicate glass. Glass generally preferred over plastic, because it removes the inherent risk in plastic containers. Borosi licate has a higher durability index than quartz or many other glasses, so it is less l ikely to be damaged. The tank base 408 may be made of metal, such as silver or brass and may be coated in chrome. It may be threaded to allow placement of O- rings 407 or other rings, wh ich may be made out of rubber, plastic, or another material that assists in the sturdy connection of the tube 40 1 to the base 408 but al lows for removal of the tube 40 1 from the base 408 w hen desired. The tank base preferably is adapted to connect to the tank connector in the control housing, with internal threads or other connection mechanism matched to that of the tank connector. In the embodiment shown in Fig. 4, an electrode 406 is housed inside the tank base 408. The e lectrode 406 contacts the power module such that it can transfer electric ity from the power module. A bushing 405 surrounds part of the electrode 406 and contacts a base insert 404, wh ich al lows for placement of a heating base 409. The heating base is at least partial ly contained inside the tank base and may be seated inside the tank base. The heating coi l/element 403 is connected to the heating base 409. and contained with in the heating base, such that it can receive current from the electrode 406. A vaporization basket 402 is configured to house materials to be vaporized and to contact the heating coi l 403.

[0063 ] I n the particular configuration show n in Fig. 4, the vaporization basket is adapted to hold vaporization materials, preferably herbal materials, and is at least partial ly contained w ithin the heating base such that the bottom of the vaporization basket is above the heating element. The heating element 403 may be attached to the base 409 usi ng solder, such as an approved RoH S ( Restriction of Hazardous Substances) si lver solder. The base 409 may be affixed to the base insert 404. such as with an epoxy, such as a high-temperature epoxy l ike Loctite 1 324007 F ixMaster PolyPak b Henkel . The base insert 404 may also be affixed to the bushing 405, such as with an epoxy. such as Loctite 262 Threadlocker by Henkel . The electrode may be made out of a suitable metal, such as brass, w hich may be plated w ith chrome. The 405 bush ing may be made out of a non-conductive material, such as rubber. The base insert 404 may be made out of a conductive material, such as a metal l ike brass, which may be plated with chrome. The basket 402 may be made of a material su itable to provide heat to the materials to be vaporized, such as a ceramic. Other potential materials for the basket inc l ude stainless steel, such as grade 304. Stainless steel has a higher conductiv ity rate than ceram ic, provid ing for faster achievement of vaporization. I n other embodiments, the tank can be made of stain less steel, for example in oi l or concentrate embodiments. In further embodiments, the basket can be made out of titanium, such as titanium diboride, or brass, such as grade 260, which both have an even higher conductivity rate than stainless steel, making ach ievement of vaporization even faster. Brass 260 is particularly su ited for herbal remedies.

10064] In further embodiments, an herb tank may be used w ithout the herb vaporization basket. In such an embodiment, the herbal materials may be placed directly into the tank w ithin the tube and in d irect contact w ith the heating element. When the herbs are placed into the tank without the herb vaporization basket and in direct contact with the heating element, conduction vaporization is employed to vaporize the herbal material s. If the herb vaporization basket is used and the herbs are placed into the tank and not in direct contact with the heating element, convection vaporization is employed to vaporize the herbal materials. It is also possible to incl ude a port ion of the heating element in the vaporization basket or to set up a portable vaporizer w ithout a vaporization basket to have airflow around the herbal materials. I n either of these configurations, a combination of convection and conduction vaporization is employed.

[ 0065] The heating e lement may be a coil and may be made in with a number of revolutions sufficient to provide the optimal heat to the materials to be vaporized, such as 4 or 5 ful l revolutions. For example, an optimum temperature target range is between about 275 and about 375 degrees Fahrenheit. In preferred embodiments, the radius is about 0. 10 inches or about 2.5 mm in radius. The heating coi l is made out of a material that can prov ide heal to the basket 402. such as an 80/20 nickel/chrome m ix (n ichrome). The heating coi l may have an oxid ized coating as wel l. In embodiments, the basket is approximately 0.68 inches high (about 1 7.22 mm ). In further em bodiments, the basket is composed of two sections, the first, smaller section at the bottom. The first, smal ler section may have a height of about 0.26 inches, a low er diameter of about 0.22 inches, and walls hav ing about a 1 0 degree angle of w iden i ng tow ards the top. The second, larger section may have a height of about 0.42 inches, a lower diameter of about 0.34 inches, and wal ls hav ing about a 6 degree angle of widening towards the top.

[0066J The heating base and vaporization basket preferably substantially form a cyl inder with in the tube. A cyl indrical space is formed between the heating base/herb basket combination and the tube. When the heating element is activated, the air in the cyl indrical space is heated, causing the vaporization materials in the herb basket to vaporize. A space above the vaporization basket below the top of the tube (where the tube is connected to the mouthpiece) is also heated, imparting heat to the herbal materials and causing the herbal materials in the vaporization basket to vaporize. This type of vaporization is convection vaporization. [0067] I n embod iments, the portable vaporizer is adapted such that a num ber of vaporization chambers may be used interchangeably with the rest of the components.

Preferably, the portable vaporizer is adapted to use both a concentrate vaporization chamber and an herb vaporization chamber. The vaporization chambers may attach interchangeably w ith the tank connector on the control housing of the power module. The tank holder wil l fit over e ither chamber, and the mouthpiece wi ll w ork with either chamber. Example embod iments of concentrate chambers that may work interchangeably with portable vaporizers d isclosed herein are shown in Figs. 1 3 and 14.

[0068] F ig. 1 3 shows one embodiment of a concentrate tank 1 03A. In this em bodiment, wax or oi l is preferably used as the concentrate, a lthough other concentrates cou ld potential ly be used. A tank base 408A is adapted to connect to the tank connector in the control housing, through threading or other matching connection means. At the top of the tank base 408A, there may be threads as described above with O-rings 407A to assist w ith connection to a tube 401 A, which is preferably made of glass (preferably quartz, or more preferably borosi l icate) but may also be made of sturdy plastic such as polypropylene. The heating element, such as a heating coi l, (not show n) is internal to a concentrate basket 402A, w hich is adapted to hold the concentrate. The concentrate basket 402A is connected to heating base 409 A, w hich may be seated on top of an electrode 406 A . I n alternate embod iments, the heating element may be within the heating basket only and not in the concentrate vaporization basket 402A . Such a configuration would allow for more complete convection v aporization. Although the vaporization basket is shown hav ing its top level with the top of the tube, the tube may extend up further, leaving space above the basket for additional air flow, w hich increases the rate of vaporization. One or more wicks 4 1 OA are set on either side of the heating element and hang from the top of the heating element toward the bottom of the chamber 103 A. In the embodiment shown in Fig.3, there are 2 wicks, but there may be more or fewer as desire. The wicks allow for the oil, wax or other substance to remain for a longer period of time, because the oil, wax or other substance can be contained in the wicks as well as in the basket. For concentrates with thicker viscosities, applying the concentrate directly to the heating element will increase vaporization. For concentrates with thinner viscosities, applying the concentrate directly to the wicks will allow for saturation of the wicks and longer periods of vaporization using the wicks. Convection vaporization is effected using the space between the basket and the tube and around the wicks, as the air is heated from the heating element. In embodiments, this space is a cylindrical void.

[0069] Fig. 14 shows one embodiment of a concentrate tank 103B. Like the tank shown in Fig. 13, wax or oil may be used. The embodiment shown in Fig. 14 has two concentrate vaporization baskets 402B and 4022B, which allows for optimized vaporization. The upper heating basket 402B reaches peak, ungoverned temperatures via conduction vaporization, while the second chamber 4022B carefully diffuses essential oils with stable, proportionate convection vaporization. This embodiment is ideal for essential oils ranging from thin to thick in viscosity. The tank base 408B is adapted to connect to the tank connector in the control housing, through threading or other matching connection means. At the top of the tank base 408B. there may be threads as described above w ith one or more O- rings 407B to assist with connection to a tube 401 B which is preferably made of glass

(preferably quartz, or more preferably borosilicate) but may also be made of sturdy plastic such as polypropylene. Although the top of the heating basket 402B is shown at the same height as the tube, the tube may extend further, creating a space above the heating basket. This additional space allows for additional airflow and convection vaporization. The heating element (not shown) is internal to a heating base 409A. which is beneath the concentrate baskets. A cylindrical space exists between the baskets and the tube to allow for convection vaporization.

[0070] In further embodiments, the tank and tank holder ma\ be of smaller size, to create a more compact portable vaporizer. For example, the components of the tank may be condensed such that the tank essentially contains a vaporization basket and a heating element, such as a heating coil, which may be disposed at least partially inside the basket. A small tank base connects the tank to the tank connector on the power module. Although this embodiment relies more on direct contact between the heating coil and vaporization materials than other embodiment, it is a convenient and effective way to shrink the size of the portable vaporizer.

[0071] Fig.5 shows an expanded view of a tank holder 104 and mouthpiece 130 according to embodiments. The holder 104 may include a threaded insert 505. A

mouthpiece holder 502 is adapted to fit into the holder 104, with a holder O-ring 501 in between. The mouthpiece 130 is shown as being able to receive a filter 504. A filter screen 503 is adapted to be placed over the opening of the mouthpiece 130 that is in the mouthpiece holder 502. such that the filter 503 is within the mouthpiece 130. In embodiments the filter

[0072J The tank holder 104 may be sized such that the device is of a portable size. For example, the size may be between about 1 and about 3 inches in length, or more particularly about 1.5 or about 1.6 inches in length. The tank holder 104 may be made of a material with high structural integrity, such as a metal like stainless steel. The threaded insert 505 may also be made of metal, such as brass, optionally with chrome plating. The mouthpiece holder 502 may also be made of metal, like brass, which is optionally plated with chrome. The O-ring 501 may be made of a suitable material to create a seal, such as an elastomer like silicone rubber.

[0073] The mouthpiece 130 may be made of a material that is suitable for placing in the human mouth and transmitting vapor through a conduit in its center. Example materials are rubber and plastics such as polycarbonate/ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) blend. The mouthpiece is of a size that is comfortable for a user and that can deliver vapor to the user in an optimum manner. For example, the mouthpiece may be about 1 or about 1 1/8 inches.

[0074J The filter 504 is made of a material that helps filter out undesirable components in the vapor before it is inhaled by a user. Example materials include polyurethane foam or polyester. In preferred embodiments, an activated carbon filter is used. In even more preferred embodiments a coconut carbon filter is used (where the filter includes coconut material and activated carbon). For example, an activated carbon filter made from material including coconut shells is a preferred filter. The use of a coconut carbon filter allows only convection vapors to enter the user's lungs, with little or no carcinogens or irritants to their upper respiratory system. In embodiments, the coconut carbon filter has an iodine absorption of at least about 1000 mg/g. The coconut carbon filter has a moisture absorption of less than about 5%, a methylene blue absorption of greater than about 10 ml, a loading density of about 500 to about 550 g/1, and a hardness of greater than about 95%. The speci ic surface area of the coconut carbon filter is greater than about 1000 nr/g, a phenol adsorption of greater than about 45%, a CC1₄ activity of about 45-60%, an ash content of less then about 5%, a pH between about 6 and about 8, and a pore volume of greater than about 0.8.

[0075] In embodiments, the filter screen 503 includes a filter housing 5031 and filter mesh 5032 contained in the filter housing 5031. The filter housing may include a number of holes, such as holes that are about 0.05 inches in diameter. The holes are preferably small enough to contain the bulk of any vaporizable material from going through the filter housing. The filter housing may contain any number of such holes, for example between 5 and 50 or about 25. The filter housing may be made of an suitable material, such as a metal like aluminum. The filter mesh 5032 may be a metal mesh, such as a stainless wire cloth. The mesh is preferably of a size to filter out large particles that might be in the vapor. For example, a mesh with a mesh number of between about 10 and about 200 could be used. In further embodiments a mesh w ith a mesh number of about 60 may be used. The mesh further keeps any oils that may be vaporized from leaking through it.

[0076] In embodiments, the vaporizer includes an LED light, such as at the end of the battery, as shown for example in Figs. 1 and 2. The LED light may be colorless or one or more various colors, such as blue. The LED light may be covered in one or more transparent pieces of plastic or other material. These pieces may be housed in a chrome cover that allows attachment to the remainder of the vaporizer while allowing the LED light to be viewed.

[0077] The LED light may add functional ventilation to the battery housing. The additional airflow to the battery allows for cooler operating temperatures and thus results in a longer durability index. In embodiments, the battery is about 13 mm in diameter and about 54 mm in length. The preferred maximum continuous discharge of the battery is 2C. The use of a battery with preferred maximum discharge of 2C allows for twice as fast a charge as a 1C discharge battery and has twice the output of the 1C discharge battery . The battery may be a lithium polymer batten or a lithium ion battery w ith a capacity of between about 600- 650 mAh. Lithium polymer batteries have a higher durability index and a higher consumer safety rating and are more environmentally friendly. In experiments, a battery according to these embodiments has a nominal voltage of 3.7V. maximum voltage out of 4.2V. and maximum continuous discharge of 2C. The self discharge rate was measured as less than 2.5%/month, and the cycle-life was greater than 500 charge cycles (>80% capacity @ 1C).

[0078] In further embodiments, the battery has a capacity of about 800mAh. and as high as about 850mAh, which gives a longer life cycle than the 650mAh battery. The diameter of the battery may be about 14 mm or about 14.5 mm. and the length may be about 54mm or 56mm. Specifically, a battery with a capacity of at least about 800mAh may be about 14.8mm in diameter and between about 68.8mm and 79.2mm in length. The battery according to the these specifications allows for a longer battery single-use life, longer cycle life, better regulated battery heat, and better regulated heat chamber in the tank attachment. [0079] Fig. 11 shows an example of the layers of a control board according to one embodiment. The layers shown are as follows: 1101 - bottom silicon board; 1102 - bottom solder; 1103 - bottom track; 1104 -second bottom track; 1105 - top silicon; 1106 -top solder; 1107 - top track; 1108 - second top track; 1109 - diagram of chip holes. In addition, Fig. 12 shows a corresponding circuit diagram. 100801 The on/off button may be equipped with a locking mechanism to prevent users from engaging the push button unintentionally. For example, the user may turn the battery off by pressing the button a predetermined number of times, such as 5 times. By turning off the battery, the portable vaporizer is prevented from turning on in a pocket or purse by accident. [0081] The LED light may be adapted to be turned on when the power button to activate the vaporization is pressed. It may have a separate on/off mechanism, such as by turning the LED light housing or by pressing on its end. The LED light may have an automatic turn off feature, such as after a certain amount of time, for example 8 seconds. An 8 second turn-off time w as selected as the result of an extensive research and design process to obtain an ideal balance between electrical specifications and requirements of the battery and each of its tank attachments.

[0082] The electrical ratings of the battery are paired to the length and resistance (collective resistance, measured in Ohms) of heat coils in each tank attachments, paired to intended single-use life of the battery for each tank attachment, and paired to the intended cycle life of the battery. Batter performance was measured at different temperatures, as well as the performance of each tank attachment the battery was intended to be used with. The battery size and capacity has an optimized performance rating that actually delivers the metrics noted herein, because the cumulative impact of stress on the battery is regulated and the tank operates within a desired temperature range. By pairing the battery with the proper tank, a higher concentration of vapor than smoke may be delivered. Moreover, the commercially acceptable method of vaporization requires that the presence of volatilized (vaporized) molecules be more abundant than combusted molecules (destroyed by direct heat). Each variation of battery-to-tank pair according to the present disclosure meets these criteria, making it the only device in its "portable'^" electronics class that can be considered a real vaporizer according to recognized scientific definitions and standards. [0083] The chip of the present disc losure is configured to discharge at a continuous output as opposed to a maximum output. The batteries control temperature in the portable vaporizer in two ways. First, there is a continuous output, of about 4 volts, never lower, never higher. Second, there is a resistance, measured in ohms, in each tank. Each tank varies between 1.5 ohms and 2.5 ohms. The tanks may be custom tailored to match the temperature requirements of herbal or oil formulas, which means there may be tanks available w ith every resistance pair ranging from about 1.5 ohms to about 2.5 ohms.

100841 In further embodiments, the LED light may be used for additional features. For example, the LED light may communicate an auto shut-off feature. In one embodiment, a number of consecutive blinks from power on to off may be standard to indicate the time the vaporizer w ill be on. This number of blinks could be anything, such as 5 blinks. The LED light could be therefore be set up to be on, flash 5 times to indicate the automatic shut off is about to occur, and then turn off. The LED light further allows for the implementation and communication of an interactive locking mechanism so that users can avoid engaging the push button unintentionally. Blinking of the LED light may be used to indicate that locking is engaged or disengaged, such as 5 blinks (for example. LED light is off.5 blinks, then LED light is on). The LED light mas be used to indicate that the battery needs to be recharged, such as by a set of blinks, like 8 blinks. In one embodiment, if the power is already on. the light may go from ON. to 8 consecutive blinks, to off. The light may be used to indicate that the battery is charging correctly and/or to indicate that the battery is fully charged. In one embodiment, to indicate that the battery is charging correctly, the light may go from off. to a series of blinks (such as 3). to on. The same number of blinks could be used to indicate that the battery is fully charged. For example, the light could go from on. to the series of blinks, to off. The numbers of blinks used herein are merely examples and could be changed as desired by one of skill in the art. Alternatively, color change of the LED light could be used to indicate any of the above.

[0085] All rubber parts in the vaporizer are preferably made out of FDA approved rubber, for example, FDA approved silicone for repeated use in contact with aqueous and fatty foods as stated in US FDA 21 CFR 177.2600. The use of FDA approved silicon is more expensive than toxic alternatives, but those alternatives have lower degradation points and potentially leach chemicals into the user^'s lungs as a result.

[0086] There are several threading sections in the vaporizer according to certain embodiments. For example, the control housing 321 is shown in Fig.9. In this embodiment, the control housing includes tank seating element 904 and male thread system 901. which includes a thread 902 of l 2*0.75 and a thread relief 903 of 0.2 inches. The control housing further includes button holder 905 and battery tube connector 906, which may have a straight knurl formed on it to connect it to the battery tube. The matching threading section is in the tank base 408 as shown in Fig. 10. The female thread 1010 is also of M 12*0.75 dimension. By using this consistent matching threading, various tanks may be attached to the battery tube. Thus, in embodiments it is possible to have a set of tanks, some for oil and some for herbs along with a battery tube and mouthpiece, creating a full vaporizing kit.

[0087] In embodiments, the vaporizer employs a temperature control system, which includes two main components. The first component is a temperature control chip that regulates the electrical current from the power module to the tank system, preferably between 3.8 volts and 4.0 volts, directly affecting the temperature at which the constituents vaporize inside the tank sy tem. In alternate embodiments, the maximum output can be changed to somewhere between about 3.7 volts and about 4.2 volts. The second component is a heating coil. In embodiments, the heating coil is comprised mainly of nickel-aluminum alloy.

Through experimentation, it was discovered that this material is the most efficient, effective, and controllable source of heat. By controlling the electrical current passed through this type of metal (3.8v to 4.0v or 3.7v to 4.2v) and the resistance (measured in ohms) of the heating coil, it was discovered that the temperature at which the materials vaporize inside the tank sy stem could be controlled. In alternative embodiments, the heating coil can be replaced by a different material, such as nichrome (80% nickel, 20% chromium) and still function, although not in as efficient or effective manner as the nickel-aluminum alloy. The nickel-aluminum alloy has a higher durability than nichrome, because it has more electrical insulation while maintaining a high thermal conductivity. Increased electrical insulation helps prevent user negligence.

[0088] Also provided is a solar charging case for charging rechargeable batteries according to embodiments. The solar charging case allows for a convenient and cheap method of charging vaporizers while being stored. Fig.6A illustrates the outside of a solar charging case in accordance with one embodiment. The case 600 includes a housing 620, which is adapted to be opened for containing a vaporizer. One or more solar cells 610 are placed on the exterior of the housing 620 for obtaining solar energy. The solar cells may comprise a solar panel, such as a 1 watt solar panel, that is adapted to be placed on the housing. A battery (not shown) may be included in the charging case to be electrically connected to the solar cells and hold the charge from the solar cells to be imparted to the rechargeable battery in the vaporizer. Fig.6B shows an embodiment of a solar charging case in an opened position. The housing 620 forms the case. In this embodiment, a hinge 630 allows for opening and closing the case. In alternate embodiments, the housing could form one or more potions, like a top and a bottom, that may be fully disconnected from each other. A latch 635 may be used to hold the case closed when the top and bottom are connected.

[0089] The solar charging case 600 may contain a form inside the housing to hold the components of the vaporizer. The form may be made of a hard or soft material that can retain a shape, for example voids 650 shaped to hold the vaporizer components. A switch 660 may be included to turn charging on or off. A light 690 or other indicator may be included to sho that the charging is on. A port 670, such as a USB (universal serial bus) may be included to attach the rechargeable battery of the vaporizer using a cable or other method. In alternative embodiments, the case includes a cord that may be connected to the portable vaporizer. A light 680 or other indicator may be included to show whether the battery is partially or fully charged. The light could turn off when the battery is fully charged. In alternate embodiments, the light could turn on when fully charged or change colors w hen fully charged. Flashing versus solid light could also be used to indicate whether the battery is charging or fully charged.

[0090] In embodiments, the solar charging case housing may be made of a hard plastic or a leather or fabric material. Instead of a clasp, a zipper may be used to allow attachment of a top part to a bottom part. There may be additional padding or hard materials inside the housing to strengthen the case and/or protect the vaporizer w hen inside the case. The case may be set up so that the vaporizer automatically charges when inserted into the case. Alternatively, the user may connect a wire or other adapter to the case and/or the vaporizer to allo charging. A switch may be included to turn on the charging, or it may begin automatically when connected. The solar charging case may also include a keychain or other holder.

[00 1 j Figs.7-8 show additional embodiments of vaporizers that achieve the desired results discussed herein. Fig.7 show s an embodiment adapted for vaporizing oil. A mouthpiece holder 703 is adapted to be attached to a metal mesh 702 and mesh holder 701. An O-ring, made out of silicon, is adapted to be attached to the mouthpiece holder 703 such that the mouthpiece holder 703 may be attached to the tank holder 705. From the other end, an electrode 720 which is adapted to be partially surrounded by an insulating part 71 and is adapted to contact insert 718. preferably made of metal like copper, all of which can fit into a base 717. which may have threads to be surrounded by O-rings 176 (which may be made of rubber or silicon). A ceramic base 712 is adapted to be connected to the base 717 using clips 713. A heating coil 711 surrounds a glass fiber rope 714 and is placed into the base 712 so that the heating coil may be heated by the electrode. A metal tube 710 is adapted to hold the heating coil and glass fiber rope. Another ceramic base 708 is adapted to be connected to the tube 710 using clips 709. A heating coil 707 attaches to the base 708 and is adapted to heat metal part 706. A glass tube 715 surrounds the previously discussed parts and fits w ithin the tank holder 705.

[0092J Fig.8 shows an embodiment adapted to vaporize various combustible materials, such as oil or herbs. The electrode 813 is adapted to be partially surrounded and housed by insulating part 812 and to interact with a power source such as a power module discussed above. The tank base 811 that houses the electrode 813 and insulating part 812 may include threads that hold O-rings 810. A ceramic or other heat holding base 808 may be attached to the tank base 811 using clip 809. A heating coil 807 is adapted to contact the heat holding base 808 and to be heated by the electrode 813. A glass tube 806 connects with the tank base 811 at the threads. A tank holder 805 surrounds the previously discussed materials and attaches to the tank base 811. An O-ring 804. which may be made out of silicon, and w hich may be about 0.8 mm in diameter, surrounds a mouthpiece holder 703. which may attach to the other end of the tank base 811. A metal mesh 802 is housed by a mesh holder 801. which is connected to the mouthpiece holder 803. preferably on the side of the mouthpiece holder where the mouthpiece will attach. [0093] In embodiments, the portable vaporizer in the present disclosure may be used in connection with commercially available water pipes. The water in water pipes may give additional filtration through the water and may also be something that a user may prefer to use on occasion. Fig. 15 shows an adaptor, preferably made out of glass (although it may also be made out of a durable plastic such as polypropylene), which allows a portable vaporizer of the present disclosure to be connected to a water pipe. The particular water pipe shown has a main chamber 1501 and a vapor entrance tube 1505, which allows vapors to enter the water pipe and preferably continues to a depth that would be beneath a water level such that the water can filter vapors. The water pipe adaptor 1510 sits tightly on the vapor entrance tube 1505 to prevent vapors from exiting until they have been filtered through the water. In the embodiment shown in Fig. 15, the mouthpiece and tank holder have been removed. The tank 103 remains connected to the power module 110, and the tank 103 fits into the water pipe adaptor 1510. Again, the fit is secure and tight to prevent vapor from exiting the water pipe until filtered through water. Once the vapor is filtered through the water, it can exit through the top exit 1502.

[0094] Variations of the above-disclosed vaporizer embodiments are also possible. For example, all stainless steel parts in the power module can be replaced with copper and remain functional, while all copper parts can be replaced with stainless steel and remain functional. Although the particularly described embodiments of threading is preferred to retain the various pieces of the vaporizer in a closed position, other threading can be used w ithout affecting the actual vaporization process. The battery can be of any mAh rating and remain functional for at least one use. The electrical current can be changed, but would need to be accommodated by a relative change in resistance in ohms on the tank system attached to the battery. Conversely, the resistance of each heating coil in the tank could change but would require a relative change in electrical input (battery output) for it to maintain the intended temperature. While the maximum continuous discharge of the battery is preferably set at 2 C. it can be lowered to 1 C and maintain function for at least one use.

[0095] In further embodiments, a kit is provided, wherein the kit includes a portable vaporizer and a solar charging unit, both as described herein. Other kits include kits w ith a portable vaporizer according to embodiments herein, a charging unit, wherein the charging unit is a USB charging unit adapted to charge the battery in the portable vaporizer, a cleaning tool for cleaning the portable vaporizer, and a glass tank for holding herbal materials to be vaporized. In further embodiments, an oil tank is also provided, which is interchangeable with the herb tank.

[0096] Whi le primari ly described herein with respect to an exemplary vaporizer, the design and disclosure herein are not intended to be so limited. Whi le certain examples are provided herein, these examples are merely i ll ustrative and not limiting as to the functional ity of the present system and method. Other examples/implementations are possible and this doc ument shou ld not be l im ited by the examples presented.

[ 0097] The foregoing description of specific em bodiments reveals the general nature of the d isclosure sufficiently that others can. by applying current know ledge, readi ly mod i fy and/or adapt the system and method for various applications without departing from the general concept. Therefore, such adaptations and modifications are within the mean ing and range of equ ivalents of the disclosed em bodiments. The phraseology or term inology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation.

Claims

1. A portable vaporizer comprising:

a power module including:

a battery tube;

a cylindrical battery within the battery tube;

a control housing, connectable to the battery tube, wherein the control housing includes a tank connector adapted to be interchangeably connected to interchangeable vaporization chambers, wherein the interchangeable vaporization chambers include a concentrate vaporization chamber and an herb vaporization chamber,

wherein each of the interchangeable vaporization chambers individually includes:

a tank base;

a tube connected to the tank base;

a vaporization basket inside the tube adapted to contain vaporization materials and connected to the tank base;

a heating element between the vaporization basket and the tank base;

and a cylindrical space between the vaporization basket and the tube; and

a control board inside the control housing, wherein when the control housing is connected to the battery tube, the control board is electrically coupled to the cylindrical battery;

a tank holder adapted to connect to the power module and to cover the

interchangeable vaporization chamber connected to the control housing when the tank holder is connected to the power module,

a mouthpiece, connectable to the tank holder, wherein the mouthpiece includes a passageway from the tank holder to the exterior of the portable vaporizer,

whereby when the heating element is activated, the air in the cylindrical space between the vaporization basket and the tube is heated and causes vaporization materials in the vaporization basket to vaporize.

2. The portable vaporizer of claim 1, wherein the herb vaporization chamber includes: a heating base inside the tube, wherein the heating base is at least partially contained within the tank base, wherein the heating element is contained within the heating base, wherein the vaporization basket is an herb basket for holding herbal materials and wherein the herb basket is at least partially contained within the heating base such that the bottom of the herb basket is above the heating element.

3. The portable vaporizer of claim I , wherein the tube is a glass tube.

4. The portable vaporizer of claim 1 , further including a coconut carbon filter inside the mouthpiece, whereby when the herbal materials are vaporized, the coconut carbon filter filters out at least 95% of carcinogens in the resulting vapor.

5. The portable vaporizer of claim 1 , further including a spring attached to the mouthpiece, wherein when the mouthpiece is attached to the tank holder and the tank holder is attached to the power module, the spring pushes herbal material into the basket.

6. The portable vaporizer of claim I , wherein the battery tube is about 56 mm in length.

7. The portable vaporizer of claim 1, further including an LED light connected to the battery.

8. The portable vaporizer of claim 6, wherein the LED light is operable to indicate that the cylindrical battery is discharged.

9. The portable vaporizer of claim I , wherein the herb basket is a brass herb basket.

10. The portable vaporizer of claim 1, wherein the battery is a lithium polymer battery.

1 1. The portable vaporizer of claim I , wherein the battery is an 800mAh battery.

12. The portable vaporizer of claim 1, wherein the heating element comprises nichrome.

13. The portable vaporizer of claim 1 , wherein the portable vaporizer further includes at least one O-ring fitted on the tank base, wherein the O-ring comprises FDA approved silicone.

14. The portable vaporizer of claim 1, wherein the tank base includes a thread of size M 12*0.75 inches.

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15. The portable vaporizer of claim I, wherein the control chip is configured to maintain an electrical current from the battery at a level of between about 3.8v and about 4.0v.

16. The portable vaporizer of claim 1 , wherein the mouthpiece is about 1 1 /8 inches in J 0 length.

17. The portable vaporizer of claim I , further including a filter screen inside the mouthpiece, wherein the filter screen includes a filter housing and a filter mesh inside the filter housing.

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18. The portable vaporizer of claim I , further including a button electrically coupled to the control board and operable to activate the heating coil when pressed.

19. A portable vaporizer comprising:

0 a power module including:

a battery tube;

a cylindrical battery within the battery tube;

a control housing, connectable to the battery tube, wherein the control housing includes a tank connector; and

5 a control board inside the control housing, wherein when the control housing is connected to the battery tube, the control board is electrically coupled to the cylindrical battery;

a vaporization chamber connectable to the tank connector, the vaporization chamber including:

0 a tube, wherein the tube is a glass tube;

a tank base connected to the tube;

a heating base inside the tube, wherein the heating base is in contact with the tank base;

a heating element contained within the heating base; an herb vaporization basket for holding herbal vaporization materials, wherein the herb vaporization basket contacts the heating base such that the bottom of the vaporization base is above the heating element; and

a cylindrical space between the herb vaporization basket and the tube;

a tank holder adapted to connect to the power module and to cover the vaporization chamber when the tank holder is connected to the power module,

whereby when the heating element is activated, the air in the cylindrical space between the herb vaporization basket and the tube is heated and causes herbal vaporization materials in the herb vaporization basket to vaporize.

20. A kit for vaporizing herbal materials, the kit comprising:

a portable vaporizer including:

a power module including:

a battery tube;

a cylindrical battery within the battery tube;

a control housing, connectable to the battery tube, wherein the control housing includes a tank connector adapted to be interchangeably connected to interchangeable tanks, wherein the interchangeable tanks include a concentrate vaporization tank and an herb vaporization tank,

wherein each of the interchangeable tanks individually includes:

a tank base;

a tube connected to the tank base;

a heating element between the vaporization basket and the tank base;

and a cylindrical space between the vaporization basket and the tube; and

a control board inside the control housing, wherein when the control housing connected to the battery tube, the control board is electrically coupled to the cylindrical battery;

a tank holder adapted to connect to the power module and to cover the interchangeable tanks when the tank holder is connected to the power module,

whereby when the heating element is activated, the air in the cylindrical space between the vaporization basket and the tube is heated and causes vaporization materials in the vaporization basket to vaporize; and

a solar charging unit operable to charge the battery, wherein the solar charging unit is connectable to the portable vaporizing unit.