Auto-Draw Electronic Cigarette Technology
VPR Brands provides a direct point of contact for companies seeking information regarding auto-draw electronic cigarette technology, including access to public patent materials and licensing discussions.
A foundational patent covering airflow-sensor-controlled electronic cigarette technology.
Overview of the technology, VPR Brands’ rights, and pathways for industry participants to request information or explore licensing opportunities.
Patent Overview
U.S. Patent No. 8,205,622 relates to electronic cigarette systems that utilize an airflow sensor and electronic control circuitry to activate a heating element based on user inhalation.
Issued on June 26, 2012, the patent reflects early developments in auto-draw functionality used in modern vapor devices.
Licensing Pathways
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Company Background & Portfolio
VPR Brands maintains a portfolio of intellectual property and consumer product innovations across vapor and related categories.
Public filings, prior proceedings, and portfolio developments are available through investor disclosures and referenced materials.
Companies interested in understanding or addressing auto-draw electronic cigarette technology may:
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Patent No.: US 8,205,622 B2
Date of Patent: Jun. 26, 2012
Inventor: Guocheng Pan
Rights Holder: VPR Brands, LP
Electronic Cigarette
Representative Claim (Claim 13)
The following is a representative claim from U.S. Patent No. 8,205,622:
- 13. An electronic cigarette comprising a tubular electronic inhaler and a tubular electronic atomizer, wherein the electronic inhaler includes an electric power source that provides an electric current to the electronic atomizer, the electronic cigarette further comprising an electric airflow sensor that is used to turn on and off the electric power source by way of detecting an airflow and sending a signal to a Single Chip Micyoco, wherein the Single Chip Micyoco receives the signal from the electric airflow sensor, instructs the electric power source to send an electric current to the electronic atomizer, and a time period and a magnitude of the electric current.
For additional details, full claim language and documentation are available upon request.
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