Patents by Inventor Bertram Balch

Bertram Balch has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20110031329
    Abstract: Vapor transfer devices are generally discussed herein with particular discussions extended to a vapor transfer hand piece configured to work with a thermal vaporizer. The vapor transfer hand piece provided according to aspects of the present invention comprises a tip made from a first material, which is connected with a handle made from a second material through a coupling made from a third material, wherein the thermal conductivity of the third material is lower than that of the first material such that the heat transfer from the tip to the handle is insulated by the coupling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2010
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Inventor: Bertram Balch
  • Publication number: 20100074603
    Abstract: A vaporizer apparatus for vaporizing medical herbs and essences is described that uses an electrical power driven medium to vaporize the herbs and essences. The vaporizer apparatus has a heating element assembly mounted at an angle within an enclosure. The heating element assembly also includes an insulating shield which covers the heating element and which has a mating section for mating with a hand piece. The hand piece includes a vaporization chamber where herbs are packed, an inlet for connecting with the mating section of the shield, and an outlet for inhalation by a user. Methods for using the vaporizer apparatus is also discussed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Inventors: Bertram A. Balch, Daniel G. Seng
  • Patent number: 7624734
    Abstract: A vaporizer apparatus for vaporizing medical herbs and essences is described that uses an electrical power driven medium to vaporize the herbs and essences. The vaporizer apparatus has a heating element assembly mounted at an angle within an enclosure. The heating element assembly also includes an insulating shield which covers the heating element and which has a mating section for mating with a hand piece. The hand piece includes a vaporization chamber where herbs are packed, an inlet for connecting with the mating section of the shield, and an outlet for inhalation by a user. Methods for using the vaporizer apparatus is also discussed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Vaporbrothers, Inc.
    Inventors: Bertram A. Balch, Daniel G. Seng
  • Patent number: 7475684
    Abstract: A vaporizer apparatus for vaporizing medical herbs and essences is described that uses an electrical power driven medium to vaporize the herbs and essences. The vaporizer apparatus has a heating element assembly disposed within a shield. The shield is disposed within an opening of an enclosure. The shield protrudes from the opening at an angle and has a mating section for mating with a hand piece. The hand piece includes a vaporization chamber where herbs are packed, an inlet for connecting with the mating section of the shield, and an outlet for inhalation by a user. Methods for using the vaporizer apparatus is also discussed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Assignee: Vaporbrothers, Inc.
    Inventors: Bertram A. Balch, Daniel G. Seng
  • Patent number: 7445007
    Abstract: A vaporizer apparatus for vaporizing medical herbs and essences is described that uses an electrical power driven medium to vaporize the herbs and essences. The vaporizer apparatus has a heating element assembly mounted at an angle within an enclosure. The heating element assembly also includes an insulating shield which covers the heating element and which has a mating section for mating with a hand piece. The hand piece includes a vaporization chamber where herbs are packed, an inlet for connecting with the mating section of the shield, and an outlet for inhalation by a user. Methods for using the vaporizer apparatus is also discussed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: Vaporbrothers, Inc.
    Inventors: Bertram A. Balch, Daniel G. Seng
  • Publication number: 20060283449
    Abstract: A vaporizer apparatus for vaporizing medical herbs and essences is described that uses an electrical power driven medium to vaporize the herbs and essences. The vaporizer apparatus has a heating element assembly mounted at an angle within an enclosure. The heating element assembly also includes an insulating shield which covers the heating element and which has a mating section for mating with a hand piece. The hand piece includes a vaporization chamber where herbs are packed, an inlet for connecting with the mating section of the shield, and an outlet for inhalation by a user. Methods for using the vaporizer apparatus is also discussed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2006
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventors: Bertram Balch, Daniel Seng
  • Publication number: 20050117895
    Abstract: A vaporizer apparatus for vaporizing medical herbs and essences is described that uses an electrical power driven medium to vaporize the herbs and essences. The vaporizer apparatus has a heating element assembly disposed within a shield. The shield is disposed within an opening of an enclosure. The shield protrudes from the opening at an angle and has a mating section for mating with a hand piece. The hand piece includes a vaporization chamber where herbs are packed, an inlet for connecting with the mating section of the shield, and an outlet for inhalation by a user. Methods for using the vaporizer apparatus is also discussed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2004
    Publication date: June 2, 2005
    Inventors: Bertram Balch, Daniel Seng
  • Publication number: 20030075177
    Abstract: A vaporizer apparatus for vaporizing medical herbs and essences is described that uses an electrical power driven medium to vaporize the herbs and essences. The vaporizer apparatus has a heating element assembly mounted at an angle within an enclosure. The heating element assembly also includes an insulating shield which covers the heating element and which has a mating section for mating with a hand piece. The hand piece includes a vaporization chamber where herbs are packed, an inlet for connecting with the mating section of the shield, and an outlet for inhalation by a user. Methods for using the vaporizer apparatus is also discussed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2002
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Inventors: Bertram A. Balch, Daniel G. Seng