Abstract: Various embodiments of a system for generating an inhalable aerosol are described. The system includes a vaporizable material insert containing a vaporizable material. The vaporizer device including a heating system. The heating system including a heating element positioned adjacent a vaporizable material compartment. The vaporizable material compartment configured to receive the vaporizable material insert. The heating system including an airflow pathway extending along the vaporizable material compartment. The temperature of the heating element may be adjusted such that a consistent total particulate matter (TPM) is delivered with each successive puff. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also described.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a vaporization device are described that include one or more features for generating a combined inhalable aerosol. In some embodiments, the vaporization device can include one or more heating elements that are configured to heat one or more vaporizable materials. Various embodiments of heating elements, as well as heating and airflow systems for use in vaporization devices for generating the combined inhalable aerosol are also described.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a system for generating an inhalable aerosol are described. In some embodiments, the system includes a vaporizer device with a heating system configured to heat a vaporizable material insert. The heating system can include a heating element positioned adjacent a vaporizable material compartment configured to receive the vaporizable material insert. The heating system can include a compression plate configured to press the vaporizable material insert against the heating element. The heating system can include an airflow pathway extending along the vaporizable material compartment. Various embodiments of vaporizer material inserts that can be included and used with the system are also described. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also described.

Abstract: A vaporization device includes a cartridge having a reservoir that holds a vaporizable material, a heating element, and a wicking element that can draw the vaporizable material to the heating element to be vaporized. The vaporizer cartridge is configured for coupling to a vaporizer device body and containing a vaporizable material. Various embodiments of the vaporizer cartridge are described that include a bifunctional wick-heater assembly using a porous metal. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also described.

Abstract: The vaporizer system includes a vaporizer body. The vaporizer body includes a power source configured to supply power to a heating element of a cartridge when the cartridge is coupled to the vaporizer device body. The vaporizer body further includes a controller configured to activate a signal configured to control supplied power to the heating element. The vaporizer body further includes a power management circuit coupled to the power source. The vaporizer body further includes a synchronous boost converter circuit coupled to the power source and to the power management circuit. The synchronous boost converter circuit is configured to receive the second voltage level from the power management circuit. The synchronous boost converter circuit is further configured to receive a third voltage level from the power source and is further configured to output, to a transistor, a fourth voltage level, the fourth voltage level higher than the third voltage level.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a vaporization device are described that include one or more features, such as for generating a combined inhalable aerosol. In some embodiments, the vaporization device can include one or more heaters that are configured to heat one or more vaporizable materials. Various embodiments of heating elements and heating systems for use in vaporization devices are also described.

Abstract: A vaporizer device including a vaporizer cartridge configured to efficiently and effectively heat a non-liquid vaporizable material is described. The vaporizer cartridge may include a heating element configured to vaporize the vaporizable material by delivery of heat to the vaporizable material. The cartridge may include a cartridge contact in electrical communication with the heating element. The cartridge contact may be configured to couple to a receptacle contact along a vaporizer body of the vaporizer device having a power source to allow power to pass from the power source to the heating element. The heating element can include electrically resistive features such that current traveling along the heating element can cause the heating element to increase in temperature to within a desired temperature range. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also described.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a vaporization device are described that include one or more features, such as for generating a combined inhalable aerosol. In some embodiments, the vaporization device can include one or more heaters that are configured to heat one or more vaporizable materials. Various embodiments of heating elements and heating systems for use in vaporization devices are also described.

Abstract: A vaporization device is describe that includes a vaporizer body including a vaporizable material insert receptacle configured to receive a vaporizable material insert including vaporizable material. The vaporizable material insert can include a vaporizable material component including a vaporizable material, such as a non-liquid vaporizable material. Various embodiments of the vaporizable material component are described that include one or more features for preventing airflow into and/or through the vaporizable material component, as well as for achieving efficient and effective heating of the vaporizable material and formation of inhalable aerosol. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also described.

Abstract: A vaporization device includes a vaporizer body including a vaporizable material insert receptacle configured to receive a vaporizable material insert including vaporizable material. The vaporizable material insert can include an airflow pathway and an airflow control feature at least partly made out of vaporizable material. Various embodiments of the airflow control feature are described that include one or more features for controlling an amount of heat transferred from heated airflow traveling along the airflow pathway and the vaporizable material of the airflow control feature. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also described.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a system for generating an inhalable aerosol are described. The system includes a insert configured to be inserted into a compartment of a vaporizer device. In some embodiments, the insert includes a jacket defining an inner chamber configured to contain a vaporizable material and a heating element configured to heat the vaporizable material, thereby generating the inhalable aerosol. In some embodiments, the insert may include a filter at least partly saturated with a second vaporizable material and configured to generate a vapor when heated by the heating element, thereby forming a mixture of inhalable aerosol. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also described.

Abstract: A vaporizer device includes a vaporizer cartridge having a reservoir that holds a vaporizable material, a heating element, and a wicking element that can draw the vaporizable material to the heating element to be vaporized. The vaporizer cartridge is configured for coupling to a vaporizer device body and containing the vaporizable material. The wicking element of the vaporizer cartridge may include tobacco.

Abstract: A vaporizer device includes a housing including an air inlet, a heating element within the housing and a heat exchanger. The heating element includes a nonlinear positive temperature coefficient of resistance material. The heat exchanger is thermally coupled to the heating element and arranged to receive airflow from the air inlet. The heat exchanger is configured to transfer heat between the heating element and the airflow to produce a heated airflow. The heated airflow exiting the heat exchanger is configured to vaporize a vaporizable material. Related apparatus, systems, techniques and articles are also described.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a vaporization device are described that include one or more features, such as for generating a combined inhalable aerosol. In some embodiments, the vaporization device can include one or more heaters that are configured to heat one or more vaporizable materials. Various embodiments of heating elements and heating systems for use in vaporization devices are also described.