WO2026097183 - WATER STEAM INHALER
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Publication Number
WO/2026/097183
Publication Date
15.05.2026
International Application No.
PCT/CH2024/050051
International Filing Date
07.11.2024
Title **
[English]
WATER STEAM INHALER
[French]
INHALATEUR POUR VAPEUR D'EAU
Applicants **
EIGENMANN, Helmut
Inventors
EIGENMANN, Helmut
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EPO
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Change of Applicant's Name and Address
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The Standard Agent's Assignment
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Natural Person
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Chapter I
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Send the Letters Patent by Courier
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Quotation for National Phase entry
| Country | Stages | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | Filing, Examination, Granting | 1967 | |
| EPO | Filing, Examination, Granting | 6222 | |
| Japan | Filing, Examination, Granting | 2153 | |
| South Korea | Filing, Examination, Granting | 1978 | |
| USA | Filing, Examination, Granting | 4740 |
Total:
17,060
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Abstract[English]
The present application relates to a method for inhaling water steam, usually mixed with volatile substances, by capturing the steam in immediate proximity of the hot free surface of the water-based liquid by means of a portable, handheld, mouth-inhaler. The inhalation occurring by means of an air tube having its lower opening in proximity of said hot liquid surface, at adjustable distance and inclination, for an optimal inhalation experience. According to the invention, pure water steam or water steam mixed with volatile substances can be inhaled, the latter originating from substances immersed in the water-based liquid. During inhalation no energy supply (batteries, network) is needed, thanks to high thermal insulation quality of the body of the inhaler. Fast heating of the water or water-based liquid occurs in-between inhalation periods, by placing the inhaler on its holder, the latter providing for energy supply. The inhalation is performed for health, well-being or pleasure purposes.[French]
La présente demande concerne un procédé permettant d'inhaler de la vapeur d'eau, généralement mélangée avec des substances volatiles, par capture de la vapeur à proximité immédiate de la surface libre chaude du liquide à base d'eau au moyen d'un inhalateur buccal à mains, portatif. L'inhalation se produit au moyen d'un tube d'air dont l'ouverture inférieure est située à proximité de ladite surface de liquide chaud, à une distance et une inclinaison réglables, pour une expérience d'inhalation optimale. Selon l'invention, on peut inhaler de la vapeur d'eau pure ou de la vapeur d'eau mélangée à des substances volatiles, ces dernières provenant de substances immergées dans le liquide à base d'eau. Durant l'inhalation, aucune alimentation en énergie (batteries, réseau) n'est nécessaire, grâce à une qualité d'isolation thermique élevée du corps de l'inhalateur. Le chauffage rapide de l'eau ou du liquide à base d'eau se fait entre des périodes d'inhalation, en plaçant l'inhalateur sur son support, ce dernier assurant une alimentation en énergie. L'inhalation est réalisée à des fins de santé, de bien-être ou de plaisir.