US20150101940A1

US20150101940A1 - Electronic cigarette with mobile device case

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Publication number: US20150101940A1
Application number: US14/515,356
Authority: US
Inventors: Parker Ash
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2013-10-15
Filing date: 2014-10-15
Publication date: 2015-04-16

Abstract

An apparatus for coupling an electronic cigarette to a mobile device case is provided. The apparatus includes a mobile device case configured to attach to a mobile device. The apparatus also includes an adapter configured to removably couple an electronic cigarette to the mobile device case. Another apparatus for coupling an electronic cigarette to a mobile device case is provided. The apparatus includes a mobile device case configured to attach to a mobile device. The apparatus also includes an adapter configured to couple an electronic cigarette to the mobile device case. The apparatus further includes a battery booster configured to supply power to at least one of a mobile device attached to the mobile device case or an electronic cigarette coupled to the mobile.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION(S) AND CLAIM OF PRIORITY

The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/891,306, filed Oct. 15, 2013, entitled “ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE WITH MOBILE DEVICE CASE”. The content of the above-identified patent document is incorporated herein by reference.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present application relates generally to electronic cigarettes and, more specifically, to pairing an electronic cigarette with a mobile device case.

BACKGROUND

Due to ever expanding government regulation and political pressure on business and public entities alike, cigarette smoking is being banned in an ever increasing number of locations and establishments. In response, many smokers are turning to tobacco consumption alternatives that are not subject to such bands. One such alternative is electronic cigarettes.
Electronic cigarettes are a particularly popular alternative to traditional cigarettes because they share many characteristics with traditional cigarettes, such as size, shape, and means of consuming the tobacco. Electronic cigarettes can be purchased in both disposable and reusable forms. While some electronic cigarette smokers prefer disposable electronic cigarettes due to the disposable electronic cigarette's relatively lower initial cost, many electronic cigarette smokers prefer reusable electronic cigarettes due to the lower aggregate costs of replacing cheaper individual pieces such as vapor cartridges, mouth pieces, or the like, instead of a complete electronic cigarette device. However, due to a reusable electronic cigarette's higher initial cost, any aggregate cost savings from purchasing reusable electronic cigarettes instead of disposable electronic cigarettes are lost if, for example, the reusable electronic cigarette is lost, misplaced, or even broken.

SUMMARY

In an embodiment, an apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a mobile device case configured to attach to a mobile device. The apparatus also includes an adapter configured to removably couple an electronic cigarette to the mobile device case.
In another embodiment, an apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a mobile device case configured to attach to a mobile device. The apparatus also includes an adapter configured to couple an electronic cigarette to the mobile device case.
In yet another embodiment, an apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a mobile device case configured to attach to a mobile device. The apparatus also includes an adapter configured to couple an electronic cigarette to the mobile device case. The apparatus further includes a battery booster configured to supply power to at least one of a mobile device attached to the mobile device case or an electronic cigarette coupled to the mobile.
Before undertaking the DETAILED DESCRIPTION below, it may be advantageous to set forth definitions of certain words and phrases used throughout this patent document: the terms “include” and “comprise,” as well as derivatives thereof, mean inclusion without limitation; the term “or,” is inclusive, meaning and/or; the phrases “associated with” and “associated therewith,” as well as derivatives thereof, may mean to include, be included within, interconnect with, contain, be contained within, connect to or with, couple to or with, be communicable with, cooperate with, interleave, juxtapose, be proximate to, be bound to or with, have, have a property of, or the like; and the term “controller” means any device, system or part thereof that controls at least one operation, such a device may be implemented in hardware, firmware or software, or some combination of at least two of the same. It should be noted that the functionality associated with any particular controller may be centralized or distributed, whether locally or remotely. Definitions for certain words and phrases are provided throughout this patent document, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that in many, if not most instances, such definitions apply to prior, as well as future uses of such defined words and phrases.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

For a more complete understanding of the present disclosure and its advantages, reference is now made to the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like reference numerals represent like parts:

FIG. 1 illustrates an example Phone Accessory electronic Cigarette Holder (PACH) according to this disclosure;

FIGS. 2 and 3 illustrate diagrams of an example electronic cigarette (or cigar) according to this disclosure;

FIGS. 4A and 4B illustrate diagrams of example components of an electronic cigarette according to this disclosure;

FIG. 5 illustrates an example PACH including an adapter with one or more straps according to this disclosure;

FIG. 6 illustrates an example PACH including an adapter with a recess according to this disclosure;

FIG. 7 illustrates an example PACH including an adapter with an encasing according to this disclosure;

FIGS. 8A and 8B illustrate examples of a PACH including an adapter with an encasing according to this disclosure;

FIGS. 9A and 9B illustrate an example PACH including an adapter with an encasing and an inner casing according to this disclosure; and

FIG. 10 illustrates an example PACH according to this disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

FIGS. 1 through 10, discussed below, and the various embodiments used to describe the principles of this disclosure in this patent document are by way of illustration only and should not be construed in any way to limit the scope of this disclosure. Those skilled in the art will understand that the principles of this disclosure may be implemented in any suitably arranged mobile device case, mobile device cover, mobile electronic device case, mobile electronic device cover, or the like.
Below, exemplary embodiments of this disclosure provide a method and apparatus for using an electronic cigarette coupled with a mobile electronic device case or mobile electronic device cover.
FIG. 1 illustrates an example Phone Accessory electronic Cigarette Holder (PACH) 100 according to this disclosure. The PACH 100 shown in FIG. 1 is for illustration only. Other embodiments could be used without departing from the scope of this disclosure. The PACH 100 includes a mobile device case 102, an adapter 104, and an electronic cigarette 106. The electronic cigarette 106 is coupled to the mobile device case 102 via the adapter 104. The PACH 100 is configured to provide a safe and convenient electronic cigarette storage and use medium by coupling and securing an electronic cigarette to a mobile device case (such as protective case). For example, many pedestrian environments (urban area, campuses, or the like) cause pedestrians to carry a plurality of items in their hands while walking to their destinations. Many pedestrians while walking in these environments communicate via text message or voice through their mobile device, occupying otherwise free hand use. Mobile devices can also be used to search an internet web page, read a document, or watch a video while walking. Many of these same pedestrians may also use electronic cigarettes. However, because pedestrians' hands are not always free due a plurality of items they may be carrying, electronic cigarette users can be delayed or inconvenienced while searching through a bag or pocket for their electronic cigarette. Furthermore, expensive electronic cigarettes can be dropped or broken while searching for them or using them in conjunction with holding a mobile device. Accordingly, a PACH 100 secures an electronic cigarette to a mobile device case thereby providing convenience to an electronic cigarette user as well as protecting both the electronic cigarette and a mobile device from sustaining damage.
As previously discussed, the PACH 100 includes a mobile device case 102, an adapter 104, and an electronic cigarette 106. FIGS. 2 and 3 illustrate diagrams of an example electronic cigarette (or cigar) 106 according to this disclosure. The embodiments of the electronic cigarette 106 shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 are for illustration only. Other embodiments could be used without departing from the scope of this disclosure. FIGS. 4A and 4B illustrate diagrams of example components of an electronic cigarette 106 according to this disclosure. The embodiments of the example components of the electronic cigarette 106 shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B are for illustration only. Other embodiments could be used without departing from the scope of this disclosure.
An electronic cigarette 106 includes a replaceable cartridge (or first section) 201 and a reusable fixture (or second section) 202 coupled together at a threaded connection 205 or by other convenience such as a snug-fit, detent, clamp, or clasp. In certain embodiments, the second section 202 includes an electrical connection configured to couple the battery 305 to an energy source for battery charging or recharging. The second section 202 can include a threaded coupling configured to secure the electrical connection to the energy source retaining the electronic cigarette in a fixed axial position. An alternative coupling can include connections comprising pins and releasable detents or electrical bearing surfaces with releasable detents, rotational locking devices, or the like. In certain embodiments, the detent cooperates with a raised annulus. One or more biased balls can be used in lieu of or in addition to the raised annulus.
The first section 201 includes a liquid supply region 310 that stores liquid material and a heater 315 configured to aerosolize liquid material that is drawn from the liquid supply region 310, such as, through a wick 320. The liquid material can include a tobacco-containing material having volatile tobacco flavor compounds that are released from the liquid upon heating and can contain nicotine. The liquid can be a tobacco flavor containing material or a nicotine-containing material having no flavor. Alternatively, or in addition, the liquid can include a non-tobacco material, other flavor materials, and can be nicotine-free. For example, the liquid can include water, solvents, ethanol, plant extracts and natural or artificial flavors. Preferably, the liquid further includes an aerosol former. Examples of suitable aerosol formers are glycerin and propylene glycol. The liquid material also can include preservatives or pH modifying agents, such as organic and inorganic acids.
Upon completing the threaded connection 205, the battery 305 is configured for connection with the electrical heater 315 of the first section 201. Air is drawn primarily into the first section 210 through one or more air inlets 210. An alternative to threaded connection 205 includes connections with pins and releasable detents or electrical bearing surfaces with releasable detents, rotational locking devices, or the like. In certain embodiments, the detent cooperates with a raised annulus. One or more biased balls can be used in lieu of or in addition to the raised annulus.
Once the material liquid of the liquid supply region 310 is spent, the first section 201 can be replaced. An alternate arrangement includes a layout in which the electronic cigarette 106 is disposed once the liquid material is depleted. In such a case, the battery type and other features can be engineered for simplicity and cost-effectiveness, but generally embody the same concepts in which the second section is reused or recharged. In certain embodiments, the section 201 is separated from section 202 and additional liquid material can be introduced into the liquid supply region 310 so that the entire electronic cigarette 106 is re-usable. Section 201 can also include a port for introducing additional liquid material into the liquid supply region 310 so that the entire electronic cigarette 106 is re-usable.
The electronic cigarette 106 is dimensioned to be about the same size as a conventional cigarette. In some embodiments, the electronic cigarette 106 is dimensioned to be about 80 mm to about 110 mm long, such as about 80 mm to about 100 mm long and about 7 mm to about 8 mm in diameter. For example, in certain embodiments, the electronic cigarette 106 is about 84 mm long and has a diameter of about 7.8 mm.
The electronic cigarette 106 includes an outer tube 215, an inner tube 335, or a combination thereof. The outer tube 215, the inner tube 335, or both the other tube 215 and the inner tube 335 can be formed of any suitable material or combination of materials. Examples of suitable materials include metals, alloys, plastics or composite materials containing one or more of those materials, or thermoplastics that are suitable for food or pharmaceutical applications, for example polypropylene, polyetheretherketone (PEEK), ceramic, and polyethylene. The material can also be light and non-brittle.
At least one air inlet 210 is formed in the outer tube 215, such as adjacent the threaded connection 205 to minimize the chance of a smoker′ fingers occluding one of the ports and to control the resistance to draw during smoking. Each of the air inlets 210 are machined into the tube 215 with precision tooling such that their diameters are closely controlled and replicated from one electronic cigarette 106 to the next during their manufacture. The air inlets 210 are drilled with carbide drill bits or other high-precision tools or techniques. The air inlets 210 provide consistent resistance to draw. The air inlets 210 can be sized and configured such that the electronic cigarette 106 has a resistance to draw in the range of from about 60 mm H₂O to about 150 mm H₂O, about 90 mm H₂O to about 110 mm H₂O, or about 100 mm H₂O to about 130 mm H₂O.
The air inlets 210 control the level of resistance to draw of the electronic cigarette 106, which can be set at a level that contributes a drawing experience similar to that of drawing upon a conventional, lit-end cigarette. In an embodiment, when the electronic cigarette is encased, the air inlets 210 can be larger to account for an additional air passage from the ambient into a casing a through the air inlet 210.
The first section 201 also includes a mouth end insert 330 having at least two diverging outlet passages 334 (such as three (3), four (4), five (5) or more, such as two (2) to ten (10) outlets or more, such as two (2) to six (6) outlet passages 334, such as four (4) outlet passages 334). The outlet passages 334 are located off-axis and are angled outwardly in relation to the central channel 350 of the inner tube 335 (such as divergently). Additionally, the mouth end insert (or flow guide) 330 includes outlets 334 uniformly distributed about the perimeter of mouth end insert 330 so as to substantially uniformly distribute aerosol in a smoker's mouth during use and create a greater perception of fullness in the mouth. Thus, as the aerosol passes into a smoker's mouth, the aerosol enters the mouth and moves in different directions so as to provide a full mouth feel. The mouth end insert 330 also can be removable from the electronic cigarette 106 for cleaning, replacement due to damage, or the like.
A control circuit can be configured to supply power to the heater 315 (such as an atomizer) so that when a smoker takes a puff, the heater 315 heats a portion of the liquid material from the liquid supply region 310, such as through a wick 320. The control circuit can activate the power supply in response to a smoker taking a puff. For example, the control circuit can be integrated with a puff sensor 340 and can supply power to the heater 315 in response to detecting a puff by the puff sensor 340, preferably with a maximum, time-period limiter. The puff sensor 340 detects airflow and subsequently activates the heater 315. Alternatively, the control circuitry includes a manually operable switch for a smoker to initiate a puff. The time-period of the electric current supply to the heater can be pre-set depending on the amount of liquid desired to be vaporized. Alternatively, the circuitry supplies power to the heater 315 as long as the puff sensor 16 detects a pressure drop.
As shown in FIG. 1 and as previously discussed, the PACH 100 also includes a mobile device case 102. The mobile device case 102 is configured to attach to any one or more mobile devices, such as mobile phones, tablets, laptops, pagers, wallets, notebooks, binders, or the like. The mobile device case 102 is configured to provide shock or damage protection for a mobile device. For example, the mobile device case 102 protects a tablet from damage if dropped on the ground. The mobile device case 102 also protects a mobile phone from damage if dropped in a pool of water.
As shown in FIG. 1, the PACH 100 further includes an adapter 104 configured to couple an electronic cigarette 106 to a mobile device case 102. In certain embodiments, the adapter 104 includes one or more straps configured to secure an electronic cigarette 106 to the surface of the mobile device case 102. FIG. 5 illustrates an example PACH 500 including an adapter with one or more straps according to this disclosure. As shown in FIG. 5, for example, one or more straps 541 fasten an electronic cigarette 106 to the side or back of the mobile device case 102 so that the electronic cigarette 106 extends at least some of the length (or height) of the mobile device case 102 without interfering with a display of a mobile device secured with the mobile device case 102. The straps 541 fasten to the surface of the mobile device case 102 using one or more of buttons, snaps, buckles, VELCRO (or other fabric hook and loop fasteners), or the like. In an embodiment, the straps 541 are attached to the mobile device case 102 at one end and fed through a loop (also attached to the mobile device case 102) so that straps 541 fasten to themselves holding an electronic cigarette 106 secure against the surface of the mobile device case 102. The straps 541 fasten an electronic cigarette 106 to the mobile device case 102 so that an electronic cigarette 106 is removably attached to the mobile device case 102.
An adapter 104 can include a recess integrated with the mobile device case 102. FIG. 6 illustrates an example PACH 600 including an adapter 104 with a recess 642 according to this disclosure. As illustrated in FIG. 6, the adapter 104 includes a recess 642 having a C-shaped configuration clasping and holding an electronic cigarette 106 in radial or axial position with respect to the mobile device case 102. In certain embodiments, the recess 642 may not be as long as the electronic cigarette 106 and can be open at the top or bottom ends so that the electronic cigarette 106 can axially extend out of the recess 642. Additionally, the recess 642 can be positioned on the back or side, or both, of the mobile device case 102 so that at least the mouth end insert 330 of the electronic cigarette 106 extends above the top or below the bottom of the mobile device case 102. This feature provides easy access for a smoker to smoke the electronic cigarette 106 without having to remove the electronic cigarette 106 from the adapter 104.
The recess 642 can also include one or more slots or holes at least partially radially displaced along a portion of the recess 642 exposing a larger portion of an electronic cigarette 106 to the ambient. This configuration allows for air flow to enter air inlets so that a smoker may effectively smoke an electronic cigarette 106. The air inlets can be axially aligned with the slots or the holes so that a sufficient amount of air flow can enter the air flow inlets and exit one or more of the air flow outlets.
The adapter 104 can also including an encasing. FIG. 7 illustrates an example PACH 700 including an adapter 104 with an encasing or partial encasing 743 according to this disclosure. For example, as shown in FIG. 7, the encasing 743 is configured to encase at least a portion of the electronic cigarette 106. The encasing 743 includes at least similar material to the material of the mobile device case 102 so that if a mobile device is dropped, for example, not only will the mobile device case 102 protect a mobile device from damage, but the encasing 743 can protect the electronic cigarette 106 from damage as well. The encasing 743 encases at least a portion of the electronic cigarette 106 so that at least the mouth end insert 330 is not encased. The encasing 743 includes at least one open end 750 on a distal end of the encasing 743. Thus, a smoker can easily smoke the electronic cigarette 106 while the electronic cigarette 106 is encased by the encasing 743. Furthermore, the encasing 743 can be positioned on the back or the side, or both, of the mobile device case 102 so that at least the mouth end insert 330 of the electronic cigarette 106 can extend above the top or below the bottom of the mobile device case 102. This feature also provides easy access for a smoker to smoke the electronic cigarette 106 without removing the electronic cigarette 106 from the adapter 104.
In certain embodiments, the encasing 743 can encase an electronic cigarette 106. FIGS. 8A and 8B illustrate examples of a PACH 800 including an adapter 104 with an encasing 743 according to this disclosure. In this embodiment, the encasing 743 includes a removable cap 860 providing access to an electronic cigarette 106 such as a mouth end insert 330, for example, when a smoker wishes to take a puff. As shown in FIG. 8A, the removable cap 860 is positioned over an electronic cigarette 106 thereby encasing the electronic cigarette 106 including a mouth end insert 330. As shown in FIG. 8B, the removable cap 860 is removed from the encasing 743 exposing the electronic cigarette 106 (such as a mouth end insert 330) allowing a smoker to smoke the electronic cigarette 106 through the mouth end insert 330. The removable cap 860 can pivot on a hinge attached to the adapter 104 so that when the removable cap 860 is removed, it remains attached to the adapter 104. The removable cap 860 can also be tied to a tether attached the adapter 104. The removable cap 860 can be free to completely detach from the adapter 104.
In certain embodiments, the encasing 743 includes an inner casing disposed within the encasing 743 and configured to hold or retain an electronic cigarette 106. The inner casing is retractable so that an electronic cigarette 106 can be moved a distance through encasing 743 along the encasing axis.
FIGS. 9A and 9B illustrate an example PACH 900 including an adapter with an encasing and an inner casing according to this disclosure. As shown in FIG. 9A, an electronic cigarette 106 can be disposed in an encasing 743 including an inner casing 965. The encasing 743 and the inner casing 965 can include an opening at a same distal end so that an electronic cigarette 106 can be moved through the encasing 743 via the inner casing 965 and at least partially through the opening at the distal end. As shown in FIG. 9A, the inner casing 965 retains the electronic cigarette 106 within the encasing 743 so that all or at least a substantial portion of the electronic cigarette 106 is protectively encased within the encasing 743. However, as shown in FIG. 9B, the inner casing is actuated to transport the electronic cigarette 106 a distance through the encasing 743 so that at least a portion of the electronic cigarette 106 (such as the mouth end insert 330) extends through the open distal end of the encasing 743 enabling a smoker to smoke the electronic cigarette 106.
It should be understood that the inner casing 965 can be configured to releasably lock in a retracted position as shown in FIG. 9A and releasably lock in an extended position as shown in FIG. 9B. Thus, a smoker can protect the electronic cigarette 106 using the encasing 743 when the smoker is not using the electronic cigarette 106 by securely retaining the inner casing 965 and the electronic cigarette 106 within the encasing 743 and use the electronic cigarette 106 without the electronic cigarette 106 slipping into the encasing 743 by securely retaining the electronic cigarette 106 and the inner casing 965 in an extended position.
In certain embodiments, the adapter 104 such as an adapter 104 with an encasing 743, an inner casing 965, or both, can include at least an air permeable portion 970 allowing air flow to enter air inlets of the electronic cigarette 106 permitting a smoker to pull air through the electronic cigarette 106 via the air inlets to extract or consume the vapor. Additionally, the adapter 104 can include one or more ports 975 to allow a button, lever, or the like, attached to the electronic cigarette 106 to penetrate through the adapter 104 so that, for example, the button may be accessed to activate the heater to facilitate smoking.
In certain embodiments, the electronic cigarette 106 is integrated with the encasing 743 such that an outer tube of the electronic cigarette 106 includes the encasing 743 or the inner casing 965 within an encasing 743. The encasing 743, the inner casing 965, or both, can include one or more removable pieces configured to allow the replacement of one or more individual components of the integrated electronic cigarette 106. For example, a removable piece can be positioned to allow easy removal of a battery, the addition of more liquid material, or for the replacement or cleaning of a new mouth end insert. The removable piece can be located at a distal end of the encasing, via the air permeable portion 970 (such that the air permeable portion can be open or removable), or the like.
FIG. 10 illustrates an example PACH 1000 according to this disclosure. As shown in FIG. 10, the mobile device case 102 includes a battery or a battery booster 1080 configured to supply power to at least one of a mobile device 101 (such as a mobile device battery) or an electronic cigarette 106 (such as an electronic cigarette battery) attached to the mobile device case 102 via the adapter 104.
For example, an electronic cigarette 106 can be integrated with the mobile device case 102 and electrically coupled to the battery or booster battery 1080 of the mobile device case 102. At the same time a mobile device 101 can be attached to the case so that the mobile device 101 is also electrically coupled via electrical coupling 1083 to one or more of: the battery or the booster battery 1080. Thus, if either the battery of the mobile device drains, becomes low, or empties, or the battery of the electronic cigarette 106 drains, becomes low, or empties, the battery or the booster battery 1080 or combination thereof, of the mobile device case 102 can provide supplemental power to either or both the mobile device 101 or the electronic cigarette 106.
In certain embodiments, the mobile device case 102 including the battery or booster battery 1080, or both, can be configured so that the mobile device case 102 is coupled to a power outlet via a plug or USB connection 1081 and so that one or more of the mobile device case battery or booster battery 1080, the battery of the mobile device 101, the battery of the electronic cigarette 106, can be charged at the same time. Furthermore, the mobile device case 102 including the battery or booster battery 1080, or both, can also include one or more switches 1082 so that a user can activate or cut-off power transfer via electrical coupling 1083 from the battery or booster battery 1080 of the mobile device case 102 to the mobile device 101 or the electronic cigarette 106. Furthermore, circuitry within the mobile device case 102 can be configured to prioritize power transfer between the mobile device case battery, booster battery 1080, or both, and the mobile device 101 or between the mobile device case battery or booster battery 1080, or both, and the electronic cigarette 106.
Although the present disclosure has been described with an exemplary embodiment, various changes and modifications may be suggested to one skilled in the art. It is intended that the present disclosure encompass such changes and modifications as fall within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. An apparatus comprising:

a mobile device case configured to attach to a mobile device; and

an adapter configured to removably couple an electronic cigarette to the mobile device case.

2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the adapter is configured to couple the electronic cigarette to the mobile device case using one or more straps.

3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the adapter is configured to couple the electronic cigarette to the mobile device case using a recess.

4. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein the recess comprises a C-shaped configuration configured to clasp and hold the electronic cigarette in radial or axial position with respect to the mobile device case.

5. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the adapter is configured to couple the electronic cigarette to the mobile device case via an encasing.

6. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein the encasing houses the electronic cigarette and comprises at least one opening configured to allow at least a portion of the electronic to extend through the opening.

7. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein the adapter comprises a removable cap configured to house at least a portion of the electronic cigarette extending through the opening of the encasing.

8. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein the encasing comprises a retractable inner casing configured to move at least a portion of the electronic cigarette through the opening of the encasing.

9. An apparatus comprising:

a mobile device case configured to attach to a mobile device; and

an adapter configured to couple an electronic cigarette to the mobile device case.

10. The apparatus of claim 9, wherein the adapter is configured to permit the replacement of one or more components of the electronic cigarette without decoupling the electronic cigarette from the mobile device case.

11. The apparatus of claim 9, wherein the adapter comprises at least two openings configured to permit air flow into and out of the electronic cigarette.

12. The apparatus of claim 9, wherein the apparatus further comprises a battery booster configured to supply power to at least the electronic cigarette.

13. The apparatus of claim 9, wherein the electronic cigarette is integrated with the adapter.

14. An apparatus comprising:

a mobile device case configured to attach to a mobile device;

an adapter configured to couple an electronic cigarette to the mobile device case; and

a battery booster configured to supply power to at least one of a mobile device attached to the mobile device case and an electronic cigarette coupled to the mobile.

15. The apparatus of claim 14, wherein the battery booster is configured to supply power to the mobile device and the electronic cigarette at a same time interval or at separate time intervals.

16. The apparatus of claim 14, wherein the adapter is configured to couple the electronic cigarette to the mobile device case using one or more straps.

17. The apparatus of claim 14, wherein the adapter is configured to couple the electronic cigarette to the mobile device case using a recess.

18. The apparatus of claim 17, wherein the recess comprises a C-shaped configuration configured to clasp and hold the electronic cigarette in radial or axial position with respect to the mobile device case.

19. The apparatus of claim 14, wherein the adapter is configured to couple the electronic cigarette to the mobile device case via an encasing.

20. The apparatus of claim 14, further comprising a power connection configured to couple with a power supply to charge at least one of the mobile device, the electronic cigarette, or the battery booster.