Combination Electric Lighter And Portable Vaporization Device

What is this patent about?

’085 is related to the field of portable smoking accessories, specifically an integrated handheld apparatus that serves as both a flameless electric lighter and a vaporization system. Traditional electric lighters are often tethered to external power sources or restricted by specialized heating elements designed only for specific liquid cartridges. This invention addresses the need for a dual-purpose device that can provide high-intensity heat for direct ignition of traditional smoking products while also accommodating a detachable attachment for controlled vaporization of loose materials.

The underlying idea behind ’085 is the utilization of a single, high-resistance heating coil as a versatile thermal source that can be accessed in two distinct ways. By housing a high-temperature coil within an open heating chamber, the device functions as a general-purpose lighter for items like cigars or cigarettes. However, the system is engineered to accept a specialized vaporization attachment that docks directly into the heating chamber, creating a sealed environment where material is heated to vaporization temperatures without reaching the point of combustion.

The claims of ’085 focus on a housing that integrates a rechargeable battery, a control module, and a heating element port, featuring a dedicated internal device chamber for storing the vaporization attachment when not in use. The independent claims specify a mechanical arrangement where an activator switch not only engages the electrical circuit but also manages a retractable heating chamber cover. This cover protects the internal coil when the device is idle, while the storage chamber—complete with its own port and cover—ensures the vaporization component remains portable and protected within the same footprint as the lighter.

In practice, the device operates through a sliding activator switch that simultaneously clears the physical path to the heating coil and triggers the discharge of the lithium-ion battery. When used as a lighter, the user simply applies the smoking product to the exposed coil. To switch to vaporization mode, the user retrieves the attachment from the storage compartment and secures the device mount to the lateral walls of the heating chamber. This creates a hermetic seal that forces air through the inner chamber and across the heating coil, allowing the user to inhale vapor through an insulated mouthpiece.

This implementation differs from prior art by eliminating the dependency on proprietary liquid cartridges and external power receptacles. Unlike standard e-cigarettes that use low-mass coils for thin liquids, this device employs a robust heating coil capable of reaching ignition temperatures for solid products. By integrating a collinear vapor path and a dedicated on-board storage cavity for the vaporization hardware, the invention provides a self-contained, multi-modal tool that bridges the gap between traditional combustion and modern vaporization technology.