E-cigarette personal vaporizer storage and refill case with data connectivity

摘要

A portable, personal storage and carrying case for an e-liquid e-cigarette personal vaporizer in which the case includes a user-replaceable e-liquid cartridge; and a fluid transfer system adapted to transfer e-liquid from the cartridge to a chamber in the personal vaporizer; in which the case includes a data processor that controls sending a signal requesting a replacement for a user-replaceable e-liquid cartridge in the case and which gives a visual indication when at least one cartridge level is low or needs replacement. The e-liquid may be measured using an ultrasonic ranger or a tilt sensor or a capacitive sensor or by measuring the weight of the cartridge. The case preferably sends the signal to a connected smartphone which then in turn connects to an e-fulfilment platform. Preferably the data processor sends a signal to a connected smartphone indicating that a battery used to recharge the personal vaporizer in the case needs recharging. The case may include a cartridge with several compartments or it may include several user-replaceable cartridges. Also disclosed is a method used in a portable storage and carrying case adapted for a refillable personal vaporizer and that refills and recharges the personal vaporizer.