Patents Assigned to Vapore, Inc.
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Patent number: 8201752Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for the low energy flash-like vaporization of liquids and the release of the resulting vaporized liquid into the atmosphere in the form of a visible plume, mist or cloud. Vaporization is occasioned in a geometrically small device capable of producing vaporized liquid that varies little in composition in comparison to the starting liquid feed to the device. The apparatus and method are primarily directed towards the treatment of small areas for residential air fragrancing, odor elimination, treatment of insects or pests, air sanitization, air and surface antibacterial or antimicrobial treatment, administration of personal pharmaceuticals or medicaments, as well as other ambient air or surface modification by way of gas, vapor or droplet distribution.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2009Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Assignee: Vapore, Inc.Inventors: Kelly James Brodbeck, Warren Saul Breslau, Erick Mathew Davidson, Gregory van Buskirk
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Publication number: 20110210458Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for the generation of directed vapor from a liquid source. Vaporization takes place within a device capable of confining boiling to a geometrically small volume, and expelling it as heated vapor via capillary vaporization. The foregoing is accomplished through the use of a lightweight, compact and portable personal vaporization device that generates heated vapor by the flash boiling of small volumes of aqueous liquid in a safe and energy-efficient manner. Further, the production of vapor absent microbes in aqueous systems is accomplished through the combination of microporous componentry and flash vaporization. The apparatus and methods are directed toward personal humidification for comfort and therapeutic purposes in the case of aqueous liquids, but may also be used with other, non-aqueous liquids.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2011Publication date: September 1, 2011Applicant: VAPORE, INC.Inventors: Kelly James Brodbeck, Warren Saul Breslau, Erick Matthew Davidson
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Patent number: 7942644Abstract: A capillary pump is provided for producing pressurized and unpressurized vapor emissions from liquid feed. In its simplest form, the capillary pump incorporates a liquid feed intake, a porous vaporization component, and a heat transfer component. Additional components, such as an insulator component, a feed pre-heat component, a liquid feed reservoir and/or delivery system, an integrated or associated heater component, a vapor collection chamber, a heat distribution component, an orifice component and/or vapor release component, may also be associated with or integrated in the improved capillary pumps. Capillary pump arrays are provided, and numerous applications for capillary pumps are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2008Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: Vapore, Inc.Inventors: Thomas M. Young, Mark Richardson, Robert A. Lerner, Barry H. Rabin
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Patent number: 7920777Abstract: The present invention concerns capillary force vaporizers for use in vaporizing liquids and emitting pressurized vapors. In one embodiment, the inventive capillary force vaporizer includes a porous member, a heater component to convey heat to the porous member, and a vapor containment region. The porous member further includes a capillary network, a surface for receiving liquid and a vaporization area in which vapor is produced from the liquid. The vapor is collected and pressurized within the vapor containment region, which includes one or more openings for the release of vapor at a velocity greater than zero. Several different embodiments for capillary force vaporizers and systems comprising capillary force vaporizers are disclosed along with methods for their use.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2006Date of Patent: April 5, 2011Assignee: Vapore, Inc.Inventors: Barry Hal Rabin, Charles Howard Sellers, Warren Saul Breslau, Erick Matthew Davidson
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Publication number: 20100142934Abstract: The present invention relates to the vaporization of liquids and the pressurization of vapors in capillary force vaporizers. More particularly, the invention provides new developments in the assembly and configuration of capillary force vaporizers, as well as systems and methods that incorporate these features, thus providing capillary force vaporizers that exhibit enhanced operability and reliability during operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2006Publication date: June 10, 2010Applicant: Vapore, Inc.Inventors: Charles Howard Sellers, Warren Saul Breslau, Erick Matthew Davidson
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Publication number: 20090324206Abstract: A capillary pump is provided for producing pressurized and unpressurized vapor emissions from liquid feed. In its simplest form, the capillary pump incorporates a liquid feed intake, a porous vaporization component, and a heat transfer component. Additional components, such as an insulator component, a feed pre-heat component, a liquid feed reservoir and/or delivery system, an integrated or associated heater component, a vapor collection chamber, a heat distribution component, an orifice component and/or vapor release component, may also be associated with or integrated in the improved capillary pumps. Capillary pump arrays are provided, and numerous applications for capillary pumps are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2008Publication date: December 31, 2009Applicant: VAPORE, INC.Inventors: Thomas M. YOUNG, Mark RICHARDSON, Robert A. LERNER, Barry H. RABIN
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Publication number: 20090224064Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for the low energy flash-like vaporization of liquids and the release of the resulting vaporized liquid into the atmosphere in the form of a visible plume, mist or cloud. Vaporization is occasioned in a geometrically small device capable of producing vaporized liquid that varies little in composition in comparison to the starting liquid feed to the device. The apparatus and method are primarily directed towards the treatment of small areas for residential air fragrancing, odor elimination, treatment of insects or pests, air sanitization, air and surface antibacterial or antimicrobial treatment, administration of personal pharmaceuticals or medicaments, as well as other ambient air or surface modification by way of gas, vapor or droplet distribution.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2009Publication date: September 10, 2009Applicant: Vapore, Inc.Inventors: Kelly J. BRODBECK, Warren Saul Breslau, Erick Mathew Davidson, Gregory Van Buskirk
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Publication number: 20090220222Abstract: The present invention concerns capillary force vaporizers for use in vaporizing liquids and emitting pressurized vapors. In one embodiment, the inventive capillary force vaporizer includes a porous member, a heater component to convey heat to the porous member, and a vapor containment region. The porous member further includes a capillary network, a surface for receiving liquid and a vaporization area in which vapor is produced from the liquid. The vapor is collected and pressurized within the vapor containment region, which includes one or more openings for the release of vapor at a velocity greater than zero. Several different embodiments for capillary force vaporizers and systems comprising capillary force vaporizers are disclosed along with methods for their use.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2006Publication date: September 3, 2009Applicant: VAPORE, Inc.Inventors: Barry H. Rabin, Charles H. Sellers, Warren S. Breslau, Erick M. Davidson
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Patent number: 7431570Abstract: A capillary pump is provided for producing pressurized and unpressurized vapor emissions from liquid feed. In its simplest form, the capillary pump incorporates a liquid feed intake, a porous vaporization component, and a heat transfer component. Additional components, such as an insulator component, a feed pre-heat component, a liquid feed reservoir and/or delivery system, an integrated or associated heater component, a vapor collection chamber, a heat distribution component, an orifice component and/or vapor release component, may also be associated with or integrated in the improved capillary pumps. Capillary pump arrays are provided, and numerous applications for capillary pumps are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2003Date of Patent: October 7, 2008Assignee: Vapore, Inc.Inventors: Thomas M. Young, Mark Richardson, Robert A. Lerner, Barry H. Rabin
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Publication number: 20040151598Abstract: A capillary pump is provided for producing pressurized and unpressurized vapor emissions from liquid feed. In its simplest form, the capillary pump incorporates a liquid feed intake, a porous vaporization component, and a heat transfer component. Additional components, such as an insulator component, a feed pre-heat component, a liquid feed reservoir and/or delivery system, an integrated or associated heater component, a vapor collection chamber, a heat distribution component, an orifice component and/or vapor release component, may also be associated with or integrated in the improved capillary pumps. Capillary pump arrays are provided, and numerous applications for capillary pumps are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2003Publication date: August 5, 2004Applicant: VAPORE, INC.Inventors: Thomas M. Young, Mark Richardson, Robert A. Lerner, Barry H. Rabin
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Patent number: 6634864Abstract: A capillary pump is provided for producing pressurized vapor emissions, having various layers that assist in creating optimal conditions to accomplish a high maximum fluid flow rate and pressurization. Heat and liquid/vapor flows in opposing directions in pathways within the layers. The pump includes a vaporization layer having small-sized pores and with a thickness and area to reduce viscous drag of flowing liquid and vapor. An ejection layer is also included having one or more openings and an integrated heat transfer portion for conveying heat and providing a low fluidic drag area. The pump may include an insulation layer to shield the liquid in a supply area from heat and/or a preheat layer to raise the temperature of the liquid prior to the liquid entering the vaporization layer. A coating at least partially surrounds the outer surfaces of the pump to allow vapor pressure to increase.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2002Date of Patent: October 21, 2003Assignee: Vapore, Inc.Inventors: Thomas M. Young, Mark Richardson, Robert A. Lerner
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Patent number: D648435Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2010Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: Vapore, Inc.Inventor: Kelly James Brodbeck