Cartridge Sleeve
The present invention discloses a cartridge sleeve configured to provide a better grip on a glass cylinder of a cartridge. The sleeve provides adequate protection to the glass cylinder from breaking if accidentally dropped or strikes on a hard surface. The sleeve is sized to stretch for inserting over the glass cylinder of the cartridge and provides securely grip during use. The sleeve could easily be removed and inserted to the replacement cartridges. The sleeve is configured to suitable for different sizes of cartridges. The sleeve comprises a plurality of slots and is molded into the body of the sleeve. The slots are configured to allow the user to check the substance or fluid level within the glass cylinder of the cartridge. The sleeve also conceals or disguises the substances and allowing more discreet use of substances. The cartridge is connected to a battery via a threading means.
The present invention generally relates to a cartridge sleeve. More specifically, the present invention relates to a cartridge sleeve configured to provide a better grip on a glass cylinder of a cartridge and an adequate protection to the glass cylinder.
B. Description of Related ArtVaporizing has become a popular form of smoking in recent years. People using various devices such as vaporizers or vapes for vaporizing or atomizing smoking substances for inhalation. Plant substances are often and sometimes preferably used in the vaporizing process. A variety of smoking substances, such as tobacco, cannabis, herbal fruits, and flower heads are used depending on the individual's preference. The smoking substances also include combinations of liquids such as propylene glycol, glycerin, drugs nicotine, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD).
People using different devices such as vaporizer for vaporizing substances. The devices are powered by batteries to produce vapors and simulate the smoking. The resulting smoking using these devices is often termed as “vaping”. The devices are activated either by drawing on the mouthpiece or using a button located on the devices. The devices could produce an aerosol or a vapor that is inhaled by the user. The user has a wide range of substances and oils that are available to consume for inhalation.
Currently, there exist many forms of vaporizers, but one of the most common is the cylindrical type and also known as vaporizer. The major components of the vaporizer include, but not limited to, a mouthpiece, a cartridge or reservoir tank, a heating element or atomizer, a microprocessor, LEDs, and a battery. The cartridge is configured to store smoking substances and made of glass for visually gauging the amount of substance within it. The glass cartridges are often broken by accidents from falling or dropping the vaporizer or some other mishap that could break the glass. Once the glass is broken the cartridge must be replaced and the substance is no longer usable.
Currently, THC/CBD substances are supplied in 1.0 ml or 0.5 ml atomizers that screw on the end of a threaded rechargeable battery. These cartridges are made of glass so the user could observe the fluid level within the atomizer. The glass is slippery if it becomes damp or oily during use and the battery/atomizer assembly could be dropped. If it strikes a hard surface or dropped from a height, the cartridge could be cracked or completely shattered and lost the substance. If the battery/atomizer assembly is lying on a hard surface and is inadvertently struck with a hard object, the glass of the cartridge could break with a loss of substance.
Therefore, there is a need for a cartridge sleeve to secure the glass of the cartridge safe while providing the ability to still check the substance within the cartridge. Further, there is also a need for a cartridge sleeve to provide sufficient grip on the cartridge of the device for helping the user to prevent droppings or falling on a floor or ground.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention discloses a cartridge sleeve. Further, the present invention discloses a cartridge sleeve configured to provide a better grip on a glass cylinder of a cartridge and provides adequate protection to the glass cylinder.
According to the present invention, the sleeve will protect the glass cylinder from any impact such as dropping or striking on a hard surface. In one embodiment, the sleeve is made of a material, but not limited to, a flexible material. In another embodiment, the sleeve is made of a material, but not limited to, silicone rubber. In one embodiment, the sleeve is configured to suitable for different sizes of cartridges. In one embodiment, the cartridge could be, but not limited to, an oil cartridge, a tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) cartridge and a cannabidiol (CBD) cartridge. In one embodiment, the cartridge could be connected to 510 thread battery via a threading means.
In one embodiment, the sleeve is sized to stretch for inserting over the glass cylinder of the cartridge and provides securely grip during use. The sleeve could easily be removed and inserted to the replacement cartridges. In one embodiment, the sleeve could be supplied in many colors, and tightly grips the glass cylinder of the cartridge to provide a superior grip for the user, even if it is damp or oily.
In one embodiment, the sleeve comprises a plurality of slots. In one embodiment, the slots are molded into the body of the sleeve. The slots are configured to allow the user to check the substance or fluid level within the glass cylinder of the cartridge. In one embodiment, the sleeve has a slightly tapered shape that provides style, while the ability to stretch allows fitting most cartridges. The sleeve also conceals or disguises the substances within the glass cylinder and allowing more discreet use of substances such as, but not limited to, the THC and CBD substances. In one embodiment, the sleeve has a thickness of about, but not limited to, 0.100″. It cushions the glass cylinder from various impacts and improves the user's grip on the product.
Other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description. It should be understood, however, that the detailed description and the specific examples, while indicating specific embodiments of the invention, are given by way of illustration only, since various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from this detailed description.
The foregoing summary, as well as the following detailed description of the invention, is better understood when read in conjunction with the appended drawings. For the purpose of illustrating the invention, exemplary constructions of the invention are shown in the drawings. However, the invention is not limited to the specific methods and structures disclosed herein. The description of a method step or a structure referenced by a numeral in a drawing is applicable to the description of that method step or structure shown by that same numeral in any subsequent drawing herein.
A description of embodiments of the present invention will now be given with reference to the Figures. It is expected that the present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. The described embodiments are to be considered in all respects only as illustrative and not restrictive.
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Preferred embodiments of this invention are described herein, including the best mode known to the inventors for carrying out the invention. It should be understood that the illustrated embodiments are exemplary only and should not be taken as limiting the scope of the invention.
The foregoing description comprise illustrative embodiments of the present invention. Having thus described exemplary embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted by those skilled in the art that the within disclosures are exemplary only, and that various other alternatives, adaptations, and modifications may be made within the scope of the present invention. Merely listing or numbering the steps of a method in a certain order does not constitute any limitation on the order of the steps of that method. Many modifications and other embodiments of the invention will come to mind to one skilled in the art to which this invention pertains having the benefit of the teachings in the foregoing descriptions. Although specific terms may be employed herein, they are used only in generic and descriptive sense and not for purposes of limitation. Accordingly, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments illustrated herein.
Claims
1) A vaporizer for atomizing smoking substance for inhalation, comprising:
- a mouthpiece for the vaporizer;
- a cartridge to contain the smoking substance;
- a cartridge sleeve for the cartridge;
- a heating element to heat the smoking substance;
- a microprocessor to control the vaporizer.
2) A vaporizer for atomizing smoking substance for inhalation as in claim 1, wherein the cartridge sleeve is formed from flexible material.
3) A vaporizer for atomizing smoking substance for inhalation as in claim 2, wherein the cartridge sleeve is formed from silicone rubber.
4) A vaporizer for atomizing smoking substance for inhalation as in claim 1, wherein the cartridge is an oil cartridge.
5) A vaporizer for atomizing smoking substance for inhalation as in claim 1, wherein the cartridge is, a tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) cartridge.
6) A vaporizer for atomizing smoking substance for inhalation as in claim 1, wherein the cartridge is a cannabidiol (CBD) cartridge.
7) A vaporizer for atomizing smoking substance for inhalation as in claim 1, wherein the vaporizer includes a battery to power the microprocessor.
8) A vaporizer for atomizing smoking substance for inhalation as in claim 7, wherein the battery is a 510 thread battery.
9) A vaporizer for atomizing smoking substance for inhalation as in claim 1, wherein the cartridge sleeve is removably connected to the cartridge.
10) A vaporizer for atomizing smoking substance for inhalation as in claim 1, wherein the cartridge sleeve includes a plurality of slots to allow the user to view the cartridge.
11) A vaporizer for atomizing smoking substance for inhalation as in claim 1, wherein the heating element is an atomizer.
12) A vaporizer for atomizing smoking substance for inhalation as in claim 1, wherein the cylinder is formed from glass and the cylinder sleeve is configured to protect the cylinder from damage.
Type: Application
Filed: Apr 22, 2020
Publication Date: Oct 28, 2021
Inventors: Gregory Hill (Addison, TX), Chad Paxton (Allen, TX)
Application Number: 16/855,736