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.

1 . (canceled) 
     
     
         2 . A heating assembly for use in an inhalant delivery device to heat a substance into a vapor, the heating assembly comprising:
 a base chamber configured for electrical connection to a power source of the inhalant delivery device; and   a heating component detachably coupled to the base chamber, the heating component comprising:
 a sidewall configured to extend into the base chamber; 
 an outer rim extending around the sidewall and configured to rest on an upper surface of the base chamber; 
 a heating surface configured to receive the substance; 
 a heating element disposed adjacent the heating surface; and 
 a first conductor coupled to the heating element and configured to electrically connect the heating element to the base chamber. 
   
     
     
         3 . The heating assembly of  claim 2 , wherein the heating element is configured to surround a majority portion of the heating surface. 
     
     
         4 . The heating assembly of  claim 2 , wherein the heating element has a vertical height configured to overlap with a vertical height of the heating surface. 
     
     
         5 . The heating assembly of  claim 2 , wherein the heating element is embedded within the heating surface. 
     
     
         6 . The heating assembly of  claim 2 , wherein the heating surface is disposed adjacent to the sidewall and within the outer rim. 
     
     
         7 . The heating assembly of  claim 2 , wherein upon coupling the heating component to the base chamber, an exterior surface of the outer rim is flush with an exterior surface of the base chamber. 
     
     
         8 . The heating assembly of  claim 2 , wherein the outer rim is positioned above the heating element such that the outer rim is not directly heated by the heating element. 
     
     
         9 . The heating assembly of  claim 2 , wherein the base chamber comprises at least one electrical contact configured to electrically connect the power source to the first conductor of the heating component. 
     
     
         10 . The heating assembly of  claim 2 , further comprising a second conductor coupled to the heating element and configured to contact the base chamber, wherein the heating element has a first end connected to the first conductor and a second end connected to the second conductor. 
     
     
         11 . The heating assembly of  claim 10 , wherein the first conductor is positioned concentrically within the second conductor. 
     
     
         12 . The heating assembly of  claim 2 , further comprising a connector for detachably coupling the heating component to the base chamber. 
     
     
         13 . A heating assembly for heating a substance into a vapor for user inhalation, the heating assembly comprising:
 a base chamber for electrically connecting to a power source; and   a heating component configured to be electrically connected to the base chamber, the heating component comprising:
 a sidewall configured to extend into a basin of the base chamber; 
 an outer rim extending around the sidewall and configured to rest on an upper surface of the base chamber; 
 a heating surface disposed adjacent the sidewall and configured to receive the substance; and 
 a heating element disposed adjacent the heating surface. 
   
     
     
         14 . The heating assembly of  claim 13 , further comprising at least one conductor coupled to the heating element and configured for electrical connection to the base chamber. 
     
     
         15 . The heating assembly of  claim 14 , wherein the base chamber comprises at least one electrical contact configured to transfer power from the power source to the at least one conductor. 
     
     
         16 . The heating assembly of  claim 13 , further comprising a connector for detachably coupling the heating component to the base chamber. 
     
     
         17 . The heating assembly of  claim 13 , wherein the heating element is configured to surround a majority portion of the heating surface. 
     
     
         18 . The heating assembly of  claim 13 , wherein the heating element has a vertical height configured to overlap with a vertical height of the heating surface. 
     
     
         19 . The heating assembly of  claim 13 , wherein the heating element is embedded within the heating surface. 
     
     
         20 . The heating assembly of  claim 13 , wherein the outer rim is positioned above the heating element such that the outer rim is not directly heated by the heating element. 
     
     
         21 . The heating assembly of  claim 13 , wherein an exterior surface of the outer rim is flush with an exterior surface of the base chamber.