Single-use electronic cigar

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to an improved electronic evaporable substance delivery device in the form of a single-use electronic cigar comprises, in combination: a lit tip end, a case, and a mouthpiece end distal from the lit tip end. Both the case and mouth piece end have therein a channel defining a longitudinal vapor path, and are encased in a sheath made from a paper product, preferably cardboard. The mouthpiece end mimics the end of a conventional cigar which a smoker inserts into the mouth. The lit end mimics the end of a conventional cigar that is lit.

I claim: 
     
         1 . An electronic cigar comprising:
 a cylindrical case adapted to contain internal components, wherein the internal components comprise:
 a cartridge containing liquid having nicotine; 
 a heating member coupled to the cartridge for vaporizing the liquid; 
 a printed circuit board coupled to the heating member; 
 a power source coupled to the printed circuit board; and 
 a reed switch coupled to the power source; 
   a mouthpiece coupled to one end of the cylindrical case wherein the mouthpiece mimics the end of a conventional cigar that contacts a mouth of a user;   a lit tip end coupled to another end of the cylindrical ease, wherein the lit tip end mimics the end of a conventional cigar that is burned; and   a sheath coupled to the mouthpiece and to at least a portion of an external portion of the cylindrical case.   
     
     
         2 . The electronic cigar of  claim 1  wherein an external surface of the case has an aperture for allowing air to enter into the case when the user inhales through the mouthpiece. 
     
     
         3 . The electronic cigar of  claim 1  further comprising an aperture located at a case-lit tip end juncture for allowing air to enter into the case when the user inhales through the mouthpiece. 
     
     
         4 . The electronic cigar of  claim 1  wherein the mouthpiece defines:
 a channel therethrough; and 
 a hole for allowing vapor to pass from an interior of the case into the mouth of the user when inhaled. 
 
     
     
         5 . The electronic cigar of  claim 1  wherein the mouthpiece is constructed of a resilient material. 
     
     
         6 . The electronic cigar of  claim 5  wherein the resilient material is silicone. 
     
     
         7 . The electronic cigar of  claim 1  wherein the sheath is constructed of paper material. 
     
     
         8 . The electronic cigar of  claim 7  wherein the paper material is cardboard. 
     
     
         9 . The electronic cigar of  claim 1  further comprising a microprocessor coupled to the printed circuit board, wherein the microprocessor is programmed to control power consumption. 
     
     
         10 . The electronic cigar of  claim 1  further comprising a microprocessor coupled to the printed circuit board, wherein the microprocessor is programmed to control nicotine consumption. 
     
     
         11 . The electronic cigar of  claim 1  further comprising a display device coupled to the printed circuit board for communicating at least one of nicotine intake and power level to the user. 
     
     
         12 . The electronic cigar of  claim 11  wherein the display comprises at least one light emitting diode. 
     
     
         13 . The electronic cigar of  claim 11  wherein the display comprises a liquid crystal display. 
     
     
         14 . An electronic cigar comprising:
 a cylindrical case adapted to contain internal components, wherein the internal components comprise:
 a cartridge containing liquid having nicotine; 
 a heating member coupled to the cartridge for vaporizing the liquid; 
 a printed circuit board coupled to the heating member; 
 a power source coupled to the printed circuit board; and 
 a reed switch coupled to the power source; 
   a mouthpiece coupled to one end of the cylindrical case wherein the mouthpiece mimics the end of a conventional cigar that contacts a mouth of a user;   a lit tip end coupled to another end of the cylindrical case, wherein the lit tip end mimics the end of a conventional cigar that is burned;   a sheath coupled to the mouthpiece and to at least a portion of an external portion of the cylindrical case; and   a display device coupled to the printed circuit board for communicating at least one of nicotine intake and power level to the user.   
     
     
         15 . The electronic cigar of  claim 14  further comprising:
 an aperture on an external surface of the case; 
 a channel passing through the mouthpiece; and 
 a hole in a proximal end of the mouthpiece that is connected to the channel; 
 wherein air is drawn into the case through the aperture in the case; and 
 wherein vapor passes from an interior of the case and through the channel of the mouthpiece and out of the hole in the mouthpiece when inhaled. 
 
     
     
         16 . The electronic cigar of  claim 14  further comprising:
 an aperture positioned at a case-lit tip end juncture; 
 a channel passing through the mouthpiece; and 
 a hole in a proximal end of the mouthpiece that is connected to the channel; 
 wherein air is drawn into the case through the aperture at the case-lit tip end juncture; and 
 wherein vapor passes from an interior of the case and through the channel of the mouthpiece and out of the hole in the mouthpiece when inhaled. 
 
     
     
         17 . The electronic cigar of  claim 14  further comprising a microprocessor coupled to the printed circuit board, wherein the microprocessor is programmed to control one of nicotine consumption and power consumption. 
     
     
         18 . The electronic cigar of  claim 14  wherein the display comprises one of a liquid crystal display and at least one light emitting diode. 
     
     
         19 . The electronic cigar of  claim 14  wherein the sheath is constructed of cardboard. 
     
     
         20 . An electronic smoking device comprising:
 a cylindrical case adapted to contain internal components, wherein the internal components comprise:
 a cartridge containing liquid having nicotine; 
 a heating member coupled to the cartridge for vaporizing the liquid; 
 a printed circuit board coupled to the heating member; 
 a power source coupled to the printed circuit board; and 
 a reed switch coupled to the power source; 
   a mouthpiece coupled to one end of the cylindrical case, the mouthpiece having a channel therethrough and a hole;   a lit tip end coupled to another end of the cylindrical case;   a paper sheath coupled to at least a portion of an external portion of the cylindrical case; and   a display device coupled to the printed circuit board for communicating at least one of nicotine intake and power level to a user.