Reusable dabbing system, apparatus, and method

Abstract

Embodiments include a reusable dab cartridge comprising cleaner surfaces and a measuring tool configured to provide accurate and consistent dosing. The dab cartridge is also configured to be electrically connected to the electronics or battery portion of a vaporizer or other personal inhalation device, including, for example, existing vape pens and other vaporizers, reusable devices designed for electronic dabbing, and others. The dab cartridge can comprise: (1) a handle portion having a mouthpiece and an integrated dosage measuring tool, (2) a base portion including a concentrate dish, a heating element integrated into the dish, and a coupler for electrically connecting the heating element to a battery, and (3) a central portion coupled to the handle portion and the base portion on opposing ends and having a chimney to allow passage of vapor from the base portion to the handle portion.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An inhalant delivery device, comprising:
 an upper housing detachably coupled to a lower housing;   the lower housing comprising a heating element for heating a substance into a vapor; and   the upper housing comprising:
 a mouthpiece configured to deliver the vapor to a user; and 
 a dosing tool coupled to the mouthpiece and configured to deliver a preset amount of the substance to the lower housing. 
   
     
     
         2 . The inhalant delivery device of  claim 1 , wherein the upper housing further comprises a main body configured to house the dosing tool, the main body having a first end coupled to the dosing tool below the mouthpiece and a second end configured for coupling to the lower housing. 
     
     
         3 . The inhalant delivery device of  claim 2 , wherein the main body is detachably coupled to the dosing tool. 
     
     
         4 . The inhalant delivery device of  claim 2 , wherein the dosing tool includes one or more apertures configured to allow the vapor to flow from the lower housing through the main body and into the mouthpiece. 
     
     
         5 . The inhalant delivery device of  claim 1 , wherein the dosing tool comprises a capturing mechanism configured to grasp and hold the preset amount of substance. 
     
     
         6 . The inhalant delivery device of  claim 5 , wherein the capturing mechanism has an adjustable volume for changing the preset amount of substance grasped by the dosing tool. 
     
     
         7 . The inhalant delivery device of  claim 5 , wherein the capturing mechanism is removably coupled to a housing portion of the dosing tool. 
     
     
         8 . The inhalant delivery device of  claim 5 , wherein the dosing tool further comprises a dispensing mechanism configured to release the preset amount of substance into the lower housing upon actuation of the dispensing mechanism. 
     
     
         9 . The inhalant delivery device of  claim 8 , wherein the mouthpiece is coupled to the dispensing mechanism and is configured to cause actuation of the dispensing mechanism when pressed downward. 
     
     
         10 . The inhalant delivery device of  claim 1 , wherein the lower housing further comprises a coupler for securing the lower housing to an external power source. 
     
     
         11 . An inhalant dispensing system, comprising:
 an upper housing detachably coupled to a lower housing,   the lower housing comprising a heating component for heating a substance into a vapor, and   the upper housing comprising:
 a mouthpiece configured to deliver the vapor to a user, 
 a dosing tool coupled to the mouthpiece and configured to deliver a preset amount of the substance to the lower housing, and 
 a central portion configured to house the dosing tool and for coupling to the lower housing. 
   
     
     
         12 . The inhalant dispensing system of  claim 11 , wherein the lower housing further comprises a coupler configured to secure the lower housing to a power source. 
     
     
         13 . The inhalant dispensing system of  claim 12 , wherein the coupler is configured for threaded attachment to the power source. 
     
     
         14 . The inhalant dispensing system of  claim 12 , wherein the coupler is configured for magnetic attachment to the power source. 
     
     
         15 . The inhalant dispensing system of  claim 12 , further comprising the power source, the power source including a receptacle configured to receive at least a portion of the lower housing. 
     
     
         16 . The inhalant dispensing system of  claim 12 , wherein the lower housing further comprises a heating chamber disposed between the heating component and the coupler, the heating chamber being configured to electrically couple the heating component to the power source, upon securing the lower housing to the power source. 
     
     
         17 . The inhalant dispensing system of  claim 16 , wherein the heating component is detachably coupled to the heating chamber. 
     
     
         18 . The inhalant dispensing system of  claim 11 , wherein the heating component comprises a heating surface configured to receive the preset amount of substance, and a heating element disposed adjacent to the heating surface and configured to transfer heat to the heating surface. 
     
     
         19 . The inhalant dispensing system of  claim 18 , wherein the heating element is a coil configured to form a generally concave structure that substantially conforms to a generally concave shape of the heating surface. 
     
     
         20 . The inhalant dispensing system of  claim 18 , wherein the heating element is embedded within the heating component adjacent the heating surface, so as to form a one-piece structure.