An article and related apparatus and methods for an aerosol provision system, including: a storage area for aerosol-generating material; an inlet orifice in fluid communication with an interior of the storage area by which aerosol-generating material can be added into the storage area; a first capacitive sensor including a first pair of capacitor plates arranged to measure a capacitance of the storage area; a second capacitive sensor including a second pair of capacitor plates arranged to measure a capacitance of the storage area; and electrical contacts by which capacitance measurements made by the first capacitive sensor and the second capacitive sensor can be separately ascertained externally to the article.
B67D 7/02 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring liquids other than fuel or lubricants
G01F 23/263 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water by measuring variations of capacity or inductance of capacitors or inductors arising from the presence of liquid or fluent solid material in the electric or electromagnetic fields by measuring variations in capacitance of capacitors
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A CONSUMABLE FOR USE WITH AN AEROSOL PROVISION DEVICE
A method of manufacturing an article in which the article includes aerosol generating material and a support. The method includes the steps of (a1) modifying at least a part of a surface of the support to provide at least one modification area, or (a2) providing a support in which at least a part of a surface of the support has been modified to form at least one modification area; and (b) applying aerosol generating material to at least one application area on the surface of the support, in which at least one application area is associated with at least one modification area.
A consumable for use with an aerosol provision device includes a support and aerosol generating material. The aerosol generating material includes one or more or discrete portions of aerosol generating material and the discrete portions are supported on the support. At least one discrete portion has a detectable characteristic, and the detectable characteristic is indicative of at least one product characteristic of the discrete portion.
A24B 15/167 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes of tobacco substitutes in liquid or vaporisable form, e.g. liquid compositions for electronic cigarettes
A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
A24F 40/465 - Shape or structure of electric heating means specially adapted for induction heating
A method of manufacture of an article is provided, in which the article comprises a support and aerosol generating material. The method includes the steps of: (a) providing a mold body; (b) forming one or more mold recesses extending into a first surface) of the mold body; (c) applying at least one discrete portion of aerosol generating material to the first surface of the mold body, in which each mold recess extends into the first surface of the mold body, at least one discrete portion of aerosol generating material at least partially overlies a mold recess, or at least one discrete portion of aerosol generating material at least partially overlies the position where a mold meld recess will be formed in step (b).
An aerosol provision device generates an aerosol from aerosol-generating material. The device has a tubular member defining a heating chamber. The heating chamber is configured to receive an article containing aerosol-generating material. The tubular member has an inwardly projecting stop to limit insertion of the article. An aerosol generating system is also described, the system having an article that is receivable in the heating chamber of the device.
An aerosol generating device generates an aerosol from aerosol generating material. The device has a device body with a power supply, a heating module that has a heating chamber and a heating element. The heating chamber receives a portion of an article containing aerosol generating material, and the heating element heats the heating chamber. The heating module is separable from the device body.
An aerosol provision system (1) for generating an aerosol. The aerosol provision system comprises a first reservoir (31) for storing a first aerosol-generating material, wherein the aerosol provision system (1) is configured to generate a first aerosol using the first aerosol-generating material. The aerosol provision system (1) also comprises a second reservoir (101) for storing an active substance, or second aerosol-generating material such that the aerosol provision system (1) is configured to generate a second aerosol using the second aerosol-generating material. In this way, the first aerosol may be generated in a way which then allows the second aerosol, or active substance, to then be either added to, mixed with, and/or supplied alongside the first aerosol in a way which allows the user to effectively customise to what extent this first aerosol, which is delivered to the user, is supplemented with the second aerosol/active substance.
A refilling device for refilling an article for an aerosol provision device from a reservoir. The refilling device includes an article interface configured to receive the article, a reservoir interface configured to receive the reservoir, and a motor coupled to the article interface. The motor is configured to move the article interface to engage with the reservoir interface such that, in use, aerosol-generating material is transferred from the reservoir to the article.
A24F 15/015 - Receptacles or boxes specially adapted for cigars, cigarettes, simulated smoking devices or cigarettes therefor specially adapted for simulated smoking devices or cigarettes therefor with means for refilling of liquid inhalable precursors
An aerosol generating device for generating an aerosol from aerosol-generating material. The device has a receptacle defining a heating zone configured to receive at least a portion of an article including aerosol-generating material. A first heating element protrudes in the heating zone and heats the heating zone. A second heating element protrudes in the heating zone and heats the heating zone. The first heating element protrudes from a different side of the heating zone than the second heating element.
A method of manufacturing a consumable for use with a non-combustible aerosol provision system is provided. The consumable includes a support and aerosol generating material. The method includes: providing a support; causing the formation of at least one enhanced area on the support; and applying the aerosol generating material to the support in at least one position that corresponds to at least part of at least one enhanced area.
A method of manufacture of a consumable for use with non-combustible aerosol provision device is provided, in which each consumable includes a portion of a media to which is applied an aerosol generating material. The method includes the following steps (a) a media is provided, (b) aerosol generating material is applied to a surface of the media, (c) the media and aerosol generating material is configured for storage, (d) the media and aerosol generating material is stored, and (e) the media and aerosol generating material is separated into portions of a desired dimension.
A component for an article for use in or as an aerosol provision system, the component including a body of fibrous material. First and second tubular elements extend through the body of fibrous material, substantially along a common axis, and each of the first and second tubular elements are circumferentially surrounded by said fibrous material. A component can include a body of fibrous material and a tubular element embedded within the body, such that it is circumferentially and longitudinally surrounded by the fibrous material forming said body. An article can have a downstream end, and include a body of fibrous material and a tubular element circumferentially surrounded by said fibrous material, wherein the tubular element extends to a first longitudinal end of said body and is spaced from a second longitudinal end of said body, and wherein the longitudinal end of said body to which the tubular element extends is spaced from the downstream end of the article.
There is provided an aerosol provision system (100, 200, 300) comprising: an aerosol provision device (110, 210, 310); and a consumable (120, 220, 320) comprising aerosol generating material, wherein the aerosol provision device comprises a plurality of operating states selectable by a user and wherein, upon identifying the consumable, the aerosol provision device is configured to allow a sub-set of the operating states corresponding to permitted operating states for the identified consumable, to be selectable by a user.
Described herein is an aerosol generating assembly including a heater and an aerosolizable material, wherein the heater is arranged to heat the aerosolizable material in use, wherein the aerosolizable material includes at least two sections having different compositions.
A device including a mouthpiece and an opening in fluid communication with the mouthpiece, wherein the device is configured to allow a user to breathe through the mouthpiece by drawing air in through the opening and expelling air out through the opening. The device further includes breathing guidance means configured to encourage compliance with a predetermined breathing regimen; and an air modifier. The air modifier includes any of: an air ionizer configured to ionize air drawn in through the opening; an aerosol generator for generating an aerosol for entrainment in air drawn in through the opening; a heater to heat air drawn in through the opening; or means to cool air drawn in through the opening.
A24B 15/167 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes of tobacco substitutes in liquid or vaporisable form, e.g. liquid compositions for electronic cigarettes
A24B 15/24 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by extractionTobacco extracts
A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
A component for an article for use in or as an aerosol provision system, including a body having a crimped sheet of cellulose-based material. The crimped sheet of cellulose-based material includes a first region with a first level of crimping and a second region, longitudinally offset from the first region, having a second level of crimping which is different from the first level of crimping. An article including the component, a method for manufacturing the component, and an apparatus configured for manufacturing the component are also described.
A refilling device for refilling an article with aerosol-generating material from a refill reservoir using a transfer mechanism is provided. The refilling device includes a controller configured to: obtain an indication of the aerosol-generating material contained within the article; obtain an indication of the aerosol-generating material contained within the refill reservoir; determine whether the aerosol-generating material within the article and the aerosol-generating material within the refill reservoir constitute a permissible combination of aerosol-generating materials based on the obtained indication of the aerosol-generating material contained within the article and the aerosol-generating material contained within the refill reservoir; and cause an action to be performed responsive to the determination. Also described are an article, a refill reservoir, a system and a method for causing refilling of an article with aerosol-generating material from a refill reservoir using a transfer mechanism of a refilling device.
An aerosol provision system including an aerosol generating article having a data storage unit configured to store an identifier identifying a property of the aerosol generating article, the property relating to an eligibility of the aerosol generating article; an aerosol provision device having a detector configured to detect a property of the aerosol generating article from the identifier; and, control circuitry configured to change a performance state of the aerosol provision device based on the detected property of the aerosol generating article from the identifier and inform the user regarding the eligibility of the aerosol generating article.
An aerosol provision system (1) for generating an aerosol. The aerosol provision system comprises a first reservoir (31) for storing a first aerosol-generating material, wherein the aerosol provision system (1) is configured to generate a first aerosol using the first aerosol-generating material. The aerosol provision system 1 also comprises a second reservoir (101) for storing an active substance, or second aerosol-generating material such that the aerosol provision system (1) is configured to generate a second aerosol using the second aerosol-generating material. In this way, the first aerosol may be generated in a way which then allows the second aerosol, or active substance, to then be either added to, mixed with, and/or supplied alongside the first aerosol in a way which allows the user to effectively customise to what extent this first aerosol, which is delivered to the user, is supplemented with the second aerosol/active substance.
Aerosol provision devices are described. One such device comprises a receptacle configured to receive aerosol generating material, wherein the receptacle comprises a susceptor which is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field. The device further comprises an insulating member extending around the susceptor, wherein the insulating member is positioned away from the receptacle to provide an air gap around the susceptor. The device further comprises an inductor coil extending around the insulating member such that the insulating member is positioned between the inductor coil and the susceptor, wherein the inductor coil is configured to generate the varying magnetic field.
Aerosol provision devices are described. One such device comprises a receptacle configured to receive aerosol generating material, wherein the receptacle comprises a susceptor which is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field. The device further comprises an insulating member extending around the susceptor, wherein the insulating member is positioned away from the receptacle to provide an air gap around the susceptor. The device further comprises an inductor coil extending around the insulating member such that the insulating member is positioned between the inductor coil and the susceptor, wherein the inductor coil is configured to generate the varying magnetic field.
Another such aerosol provision device comprises: a susceptor configured to receive aerosol generating material, wherein the susceptor is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field; an insulating member extending around the susceptor, wherein the insulating member is positioned away from the susceptor; an inductor coil extending around the insulating member such that the insulating member is positioned between the inductor coil and the susceptor, wherein the inductor coil is configured to generate the varying magnetic field; and an outer cover forming at least a portion of an outer surface of the aerosol provision device, wherein an inner surface of the outer cover is positioned away from an outer surface of the susceptor by a distance of between about 4 mm and about 10 mm.
An aerosol generating component including a plurality of elongate heating portions extending between terminal portions, wherein an elongate aperture is provided between adjacent heating portions, wherein the at least one elongate aperture tapers longitudinally.
The present disclosure relates to an aerosolisable material, a method of making said material, as well as containers and systems comprising and using said material.
A24B 15/167 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes of tobacco substitutes in liquid or vaporisable form, e.g. liquid compositions for electronic cigarettes
A24B 15/30 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by chemical substances by organic substances
A24F 40/10 - Devices using liquid inhalable precursors
There is provided an aerosol provision system comprising: an aerosol provision device comprising: control circuitry to control a performance state of the aerosol provision device, the control circuitry comprising a memory, the control circuitry arranged to store performance details of the aerosol provision device in the memory; and, a detector for detecting a property of an aerosol generating article and providing a signal to the control circuitry, and an aerosol generating article comprising an aerosolisable material, wherein the aerosol generating article includes a data storage unit configured to store an identifier identifying a property of the aerosol generating article, and wherein the detector is configured to detect the property of the identifier and, provide a signal to the control circuitry, the control circuitry configured to store performance details of the aerosol provision device corresponding to the property of the identifier and use of the aerosol provision device, and wherein, at a predetermined performance detail, the control circuitry is configured to provide a signal to a user and update a performance state of the aerosol provision device.
There is provided an aerosol provision arrangement (100) comprising: an aerosol provision device comprising control circuitry (112, 212) for controlling an activation state of the aerosol provision device; and, a biometric detector (120, 220) arranged to detect a property associated with a user (130, 230, 250, 304, 326) of the aerosol provision device and provide a signal (140, 240, 260) to the control circuitry (112, 212), wherein the control circuitry (112, 212) is arranged to change an activation state of the aerosol provision device upon receiving a signal (140, 240, 260) from the biometric detector (120, 220) associated with an authorised user and wherein the biometric detector (120, 220) uses nodal point identification.
An aerosol provision system including a first reservoir for containing an aerosolizable material for vaporizing, and a vaporizer, including a heating element, for vaporizing the aerosolizable material from the first reservoir. There may be also provided a cavity configured to receive a consumable part including the first reservoir, along with a retaining portion, for gripping the consumable part. Also present may be a first channel for receiving air from at least one air inlet of the aerosol provision system, wherein the first channel is parallel to, and is located outside of, the cavity. The first channel and the cavity may be separated by a partitioning member, wherein the partitioning member is cylindrical for separating vapor passing through the consumable part from mixing with air flowing through the first channel.
A delivery system including a powered aerosol generating device and an aerosolizable material, wherein the powered aerosol generating device includes a power source and a controller, and the system includes a first aerosolizable material and a second aerosolizable material, wherein the second aerosolizable material includes at least one carboxylated active and is stored in the system separately from the first aerosolizable material.
The disclosure provides oral pouched products including a fleece material with a controlled basis weight. In some embodiments, the oral pouched products may include a material within a porous pouch, wherein the porous pouch includes a fleece material having a basis weight of at least about 35 gsm. In some embodiments, the oral pouched products may include fleece materials have a thickness of at least about 0.2 mm or less than about 0.1 mm. In some embodiments, the pouched products may be configured for rapid or extended release of components contained therein or may be tailored to provide a desired release profile.
A61K 45/06 - Mixtures of active ingredients without chemical characterisation, e.g. antiphlogistics and cardiaca
D04H 1/58 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties by applying, incorporating or activating chemical or thermoplastic bonding agents, e.g. adhesives
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CONSTITUENT, DERIVATIVE OR EXTRACT OF CANNABIS IN AMORPHOUS FORM
The present invention relates to compositions comprising a constituent, derivative or extract of cannabis in amorphous form. The invention also relates to products comprising such compositions and methods of manufacturing them.
A24B 15/16 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes of tobacco substitutes
A24B 13/00 - Tobacco for pipes, for cigars, e.g. cigar inserts, or for cigarettesChewing tobaccoSnuff
A24B 15/38 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by chemical substances by organic substances containing a heterocyclic ring having only nitrogen as hetero-atoms
A24B 15/40 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by chemical substances by organic substances containing a heterocyclic ring having only oxygen or sulfur as hetero-atoms
A61K 9/00 - Medicinal preparations characterised by special physical form
A61K 31/00 - Medicinal preparations containing organic active ingredients
A non-combustible aerosol provision system may comprise: a data system configured to 5 store operational data relating to an operational state of the non-combustible aerosol provision system and to store received operational data relating to an operational state of another non-combustible aerosol provision system; a wireless communication system configured to receive, from another non-combustible aerosol provision system using a connectionless data channel, operational data relating to an operational state of the another non-combustible aerosol 10 provision system; a user interface system configured to communicate by a user interface element of the non-combustible aerosol provision system, an indication representative of the received operational data relating to an operational state of the another non-combustible aerosol provision system.
An aerosol provision system including an aerosolizable material transport element for receiving aerosolizable material to be vaporized, wherein the aerosol provision system further includes a rotatable component having a recess for accommodating a first portion of the aerosolizable material transport element, wherein the rotatable component is configured to move between a first configuration of the aerosol provision system and a second configuration of the aerosol provision system, wherein the rotatable component in the second configuration is configured for restricting the formation of vaporized aerosolizable material from the aerosolizable material transport element. The rotatable component may in some cases include a fluid outlet tube for receiving vaporized aerosolizable material from the aerosolizable material transport element.
An aerosol provision system including a vaporizer for vaporizing aerosolizable material, and an air inlet channel for delivering air to the vaporizer, wherein the air inlet channel includes an opening which is configured to be covered when the aerosol provision system is in a first configuration, and which is configured to be uncovered when the aerosol provision system is in a second configuration, wherein the opening is configured to allow air to bypass the vaporizer when the opening is uncovered, by bypassing out from the air inlet channel through the opening, for inhibiting the delivery of vaporized aerosolizable material when the aerosol provision system is in the second configuration.
A refilling unit for refilling a refillable article for use with an aerosol provision device for generating aerosol from aerosol-generating material stored within the refillable article, the refilling unit including: an article port for receiving at least the article; an information reader configured to read a readable element for storing information corresponding to the article; and a controller for controlling operations of the refilling unit, wherein the controller is configured to: determine or obtain an actual usage of the article based on an indication of usage of the article read from the readable element; determine or obtain an expected usage of the article; and compare the actual usage with the expected usage and, if the actual usage is within a predetermined range of the expected usage, permit the refilling unit to refill the article with aerosol-generating material. Also described is an article, aerosol provision device, system and method.
An aerosol provision system including an aerosolizable material transport element for receiving aerosolizable material to be vaporized. The aerosol provision system is moveable between a first configuration in which at least a portion of the aerosolizable material transport element is uncompressed or partly compressed, and a second configuration in which the portion of the aerosolizable material transport element is compressed by a greater amount than in the first configuration for restricting the formation of vaporized aerosolizable material from the aerosolizable material transport element in the second configuration. The aerosol provision system can include a fluid outlet tube which is configured to move between the first configuration and the second configuration for causing the portion of the aerosolizable material transport element to be compressed in the second configuration.
An aerosol provision device is provided. The aerosol provision device includes one or more Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) and an outer member positioned above the one or more LEDs, wherein the outer member defines a plurality of apertures visible from outside the aerosol provision device.
An aerosol generating device system for generating an aerosol from aerosol-generating material including a primary body; a first auxiliary body removably mountable to the primary body having a first cavity arranged to receive at least a portion of an article containing aerosol-generating material; and a second auxiliary body removably mountable to the primary body including a second cavity arranged to receive at least a portion of an article containing aerosol-generating material; wherein the first auxiliary body and second auxiliary body are arranged to be interchangeably attached to the primary body; and wherein the first cavity has a first configuration and the second cavity has a second configuration, the first configuration being different to the second configuration such that a portion of an article receivable by the first cavity is different than the portion receivable by the second cavity.
An aerosol provision system including an aerosolizable material transport element for receiving aerosolizable material. The aerosolizable material transport element includes an aperture extending through a thickness of the aerosolizable material transport element. The aerosol provision system also includes a conductive member, in the form of a conductive plate or a conductive foil, which is in contact with the aerosolizable material transport element, and including a thermally conductive surface for receiving heat for transferring to the aerosolizable material transport element. The aerosolizable material transport element is in contact with the conductive member at a contact surface from the conductive member, and the contact surface is opposite the thermally conductive surface. This arrangement allows for an efficient transfer of heat across the conductive member to the aerosolizable material transport element.
An aerosol generating device for generating an aerosol from aerosol-generating material. The device has a magnetic field generator with an inductor coil configured to generate a varying magnetic field. The device also has a heating element that is heatable by penetration with the varying magnetic field. The heating element defines a heating zone configured to receive at least a portion of an article including aerosol-generating material. The heating element is fixed relative to the inductor coil. The inductor coil encircles a first portion of the heating zone such that the first portion is heated at least predominantly by inductive heating. A second portion of the heating zone is free from being encircled by any inductor coil so that the second portion of the heating zone is heated predominantly by conductive heating.
The present disclosure relates to an article (1) for use in an aerosol provision system (200). The article (1) comprises a storage area (2) and a first blocking member (4). The storage area (2) contains an aerosol-generating material (3) configured to be heated within the storage area (2) to generate an aerosol. The first blocking member (4) comprises a body of material (6) arranged to resist the aerosol-generating material (3) from moving out of the storage area (2) through a first end (6A) of the storage area (2). The present disclosure also relates to a method of manufacturing an article (1) for use in an aerosol provision system (200). The present disclosure also relates to kit of parts comprising an article (1) and an aerosol provision device (200), and to a package of articles (1).
An article (2) for use with a non-combustible aerosol provision device is disclosed. The article (2) comprises aerosol generating material and a support (8). The support (8) has first and second opposing surfaces (10, 12), at least one discrete portion (6) of aerosol generating material is supported on the first surface (10), and at least one discrete portion (6) of aerosol generating material is supported on the second surface (12).
A non-combustible aerosol provision system comprises: a wireless communication system configured to receive, from a wireless communication beacon using a connectionless data channel, data relating to a physical location with which the beacon is associated; and a user interface system configured to communicate by a user interface element of the non-combustible aerosol provision system, an indication related to the received data.
An article for use with a non-combustible aerosol provision device includes an aerosol generating material; a mouth end section; a tubular element located between the aerosol generating material and the mouth end section, and a ventilation area in the mouth end section.
An aerosol provision device generates an aerosol from aerosol-generating material. The device has a receptacle defining a heating zone for receiving at least a portion of an article containing aerosol-generating material. The receptacle includes a peripheral wall and a protrusion protruding into the heating zone from the peripheral wall. The peripheral wall and the protrusion are formed from different materials.
An aerosol generating component including at least two substantially planar portions, wherein at least two of the substantially planar portions lie in a different plane from each other.
A method of making a consumable (2) for use with a non-combustible aerosol provision system is disclosed. The consumable (2) comprises aerosol generating material, a support (4), and a cover (6). In the method a support (4), cover (6), and cover support (30) are provided, and the cover support (30) is positioned adjacent the support (4) between a portion of a first surface (8) of the support (4) and the cover (6) in a cover position. The cover (6) is fixed to the support (4). At least one discrete portion (12) of aerosol generating material is applied to the first surface (8) of the support (4), and the cover support (30) when located in the cover position overlies at least one discrete portion (12) of aerosol generating material.
An aerosol provision system 1 comprises a battery 16 for providing power to an aerosol generator 40 and a sensor for generating sensor data over a predetermined period of time. Control circuitry 18 is configured to process the sensor data and charge level data relating to the charge level in the battery 16 to determine whether a notification should be generated. In response to determining that the notification should be generated, the control circuitry 18 generates a notification signal for output from an output device 200, which may be a suggestion to recharge the battery 16 in a predetermined different way to improve the performance of the battery 16 in the longer term. The sensor may comprise a temperature sensor, and the notification may suggest to recharge the battery in a warmer or a cooler location. Alternatively, the suggestion may be not to recharge the battery for so long or not to interrupt charging until the battery is fully charged.
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
An aerosol provision system for generating an aerosol (1). The aerosol provision system comprises an aerosol provision device (4), and a consumable (2) configured to be releasably received by the aerosol provision device (4). The consumable is configured to be releasably received by the aerosol provision device (4) in a first position (P1) for allowing the aerosol provision system (1) to perform a first predetermined operation, and is configured to be releasably received by the aerosol provision device (4) in a second position (P2) for allowing the aerosol provision system (1) to perform a second predetermined operation which is different from the first predetermined operation. In this way, an operation of the aerosol provision system (1) can be controlled based on how the consumable is received by, or inserted into, the aerosol provision device (4).
An aerosol provision system (1) for generating an aerosol from an aerosol-generating material (43) during a session of use, the aerosol provision system comprising: the aerosol-generating material (43); at least one heater (48) configured to aerosolise the aerosol-generating material (43); a plurality of substances (60, 70) disposed within the aerosol provision system (1) and arranged to be released at different times during the session of use; wherein a first substance (60) of the plurality of substances is encapsulated by a first shell (61), and a second substance (70) of the plurality of substances is encapsulated by a second shell (71).
Apparatus for an aerosol generating system comprises an inductive element for inductively heating a susceptor arrangement to heat an aerosol generating material to thereby generate an aerosol, an insulating member which in use is located between the inductive element and the susceptor arrangement to thermally insulate the susceptor arrangement from the inductive element; a temperature sensor for measuring a temperature at a location in the system insulated in use from the susceptor arrangement by the insulating member, and a control arrangement. The control arrangement is configured to monitor the temperature measured by the temperature sensor and take a control action if, based on the temperature measured by the temperature sensor, the control arrangement determines that the susceptor arrangement is overheating.
An article for use as part of a non-combustible aerosol provision system, the article including a housing having a first section and a second section which together form a reservoir for an aerosolizable material, the first section and the second section being connected together to provide at least one pair of opposing surfaces; wherein a capillary channel is provided between the opposing surfaces, and at least one of the opposing surfaces includes at least one surface feature for inhibiting or preventing capillary flow of an aerosolizable material from the reservoir through the capillary channel.
A component for an article for use in or as an aerosol provision system, the component including a body of fibrous material and first and second objects circumferentially surrounded by said fibrous material, said first object being different from said second object. Also described is an article including the component, a method of manufacturing a component, and an apparatus configured for manufacturing a component.
An aerosol provision system (1) for generating an aerosol, wherein the aerosol provision system (1) comprises a consumable (2), and an aerosol provision device (4) which is configured to receive the consumable (2). The aerosol provision device 1 comprises a sensor (101) for sensing a portion of the consumable (2) when the consumable (2) is received by the aerosol provision device (4), wherein the portion (71) comprises an external surface (73) of the consumable (2). The sensor 101 is configured to output sensor data, and the aerosol provision device (4) is configured to use the sensor data to determine a predetermined property of the consumable (2), such as the composition of aerosolisable material inside the consumable (2), or the remaining amount of aerosolisable material inside the consumable (2).
A consumable (2) configured to be releasably received by an aerosol provision device (4) from an aerosol provision system (1) for generating an aerosol. The consumable (2) comprises a first reservoir (31) for storing a first aerosol-generating material, and an aerosol generator (40) configured to generate an aerosol using the first aerosol-generating material from the first reservoir (31). The consumable also comprises a base portion 75 comprising a plurality of electrodes (46A: 46B) for transferring electrical power to the aerosol generator. The base portion (75) further comprises a control electrode (83) which is configured to be selectively engaged for implementing a predetermined operation from the aerosol provision system (1).
An aerosol provision system (1) comprising a consumable (2), and an aerosol provision device (4) which is configured to receive the consumable (2). The aerosol provision device (4) comprises a receptacle (8) for receiving the consumable. Also provided is a cover (103) which is moveable between a first. closed. position CI in which the cover (103) at least partially covers the receptacle (8), and a second, open, position C2 in which the cover at least partially exposes the receptacle (8). A first portion (79), such as a light source (81) or an aerosol generator (40), or a sensor (101), is configured to be controlled in response to there being a determination that the cover has moved to the second position C2. In this way, the first portion (79) may be operated in response to the cover (103) is determined as having been opened, to save power in the aerosol provision system (1) by not operating the portion (79) beforehand.
An aerosol provision device is provided. The device comprises a heater assembly configured to heat aerosol generating material, an input interface configured to receive an input for selecting an operating mode from a plurality of operating modes and a controller. The controller is configured to detect operation of the input interface and cause the heater assembly to begin heating the aerosol generating material in dependence on the detected operation of the input interface.
A radio frequency transmitter is described comprising: a signal generator configured to generate radio frequency signals; and an antenna configured to transmit the generated radio frequency signals to an aerosol provision device in the vicinity of the radio frequency transmitter.
An electronic vapor provision device is disclosed including an antenna arrangement for generating radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic radiation for heating a liquid to generate a vapor for inhalation by a user. The antenna arrangement includes a first section and a second section. The electronic vapor provision device also includes a controller for controlling the RF electromagnetic radiation generated by the antenna arrangement, an RF shield for shielding the user from RF electromagnetic radiation, wherein the RF shield at least in part defines a heating cavity within which the RF electromagnetic radiation generated by the antenna arrangement is contained, and an internal support structure arranged at least partially within the heating cavity and arranged between the first section and the second section of the antenna arrangement.
The present disclosure relates to aerosol provision system (100) comprising: an article (1) comprising an aerosol generating material (4) and a first coupling portion (5); and, an aerosol provision device (200) comprising a second coupling portion (6) and a zone (202) that is configured to receive the article (1). The first and second coupling portions (5, 6) are configured such that the first coupling portion (5) is magnetically attracted to the second coupling portion (6) when the article (1) is received in the zone (202). The present disclosure also relates to an article (1) for an aerosol provision device (200) and to a package of articles.
The present disclosure relates to article for use in an aerosol provision system, the article comprising a substrate and a body of material. The substrate comprises a first aerosol generating material. The body of material comprises a second aerosol generating material, wherein the substrate at least partially circumscribes the body of material. The present disclosure also relates to a method of manufacturing an article for use in an aerosol provision system, a kit of parts comprising an article and an aerosol provision device, and to a package of articles.
The invention relates to an aerosol generating material comprising a blend, the blend comprising at least 20% lamina tobacco, and the material is in the form of discrete particles. The invention al relates to articles for an aerosol provision system, the articles comprising a first aerosol generating material and a second aerosol generating material.
A non-combustible aerosol provision device suitable for use with a consumable includes a receiver for a consumable and a compression element, in which the receiver is configured to allow a consumable to be inserted into and removed from the receiver, and the compression element is configured to wipe or apply compressive force to at least part of the consumable whilst the consumable is being removed from the receiver.
An article for use in a non-combustible aerosol provision system, the article including a housing; and a substantially planar aerosol generating component having at least one elongate slot, the aerosol generating component being at least partially housed within the housing, the housing defining a capillary gap through which aerosolizable material can be fed to the aerosol generating component, wherein the capillary gap and one, more, or each elongate slot do not overlap.
A cartomizer for an aerosol-generating device, wherein the cartomizer has a top end and a bottom end which are spaced apart along a longitudinal axis of the cartomizer, a vaporizer has a combined wicking and heating function, the vaporizer is elongate along a longitudinal axis and has a central portion and first and second end portions, and the vaporizer is positioned below a reservoir of the cartomizer and the end portions of the vaporizer sit flat on top of a lower support unit such that the longitudinal axis of the vaporizer is positioned transverse to the longitudinal axis of the cartomizer.
An aerosol provision device has a body and an airflow path arrangement through the body; the airflow path arrangement including a receptacle defining a heating zone arranged to receive at least a portion of an article having aerosol generating material. The device also has a fluid chamber in the body; and a fluid passage between the airflow path arrangement and the fluid chamber.
An aerosol provision device includes a heating assembly arranged to receive at least a portion of an article containing aerosol generating material. The device also has a power supply; a first housing enclosing at least part of the heating assembly and a second housing enclosing at least part of the power supply. A thermal conduction arrangement is provided in thermal contact between the first housing and the second housing to dissipate heat from the first housing to the second housing.
An aerosol provision device includes a receptacle arranged to receive at least a portion of an article including aerosol generating material. The receptacle has a heating element defining a heating zone arranged to receive a first part of the portion of the article receivable in the receptacle and a base member at an end of the heating element. The base member defines an end zone arranged to receive at least a second part of the portion of the article receivable in the receptacle. The base member is free from material heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field.
This application relates to an aerosol-generating composition comprising a plurality of elongate strips of a first aerosol-generating material, wherein each elongate strip of the first aerosol-generating material comprises corrugations and a longitudinal dimension and wherein the corrugations extend transverse to the longitudinal dimension.
The present disclosure relates to an article (1) for use in an aerosol provision system (200). The article (1) comprises an aerosol generating material (3), a receiving member (2) and a blocking member (4). The receiving member (2) comprises an end wall (8), an open end (7), and a peripheral wall (5) that surrounds a storage area (6) containing the aerosol-generating material (3). The blocking member (4) comprises a body of material (12) arranged to resist the aerosol-generating material (3) from moving out of the storage area (6) through the open end (7) of the receiving member (2). The present disclosure also relates to a method (100) of manufacturing an article (1) for use in an aerosol provision system (200). The present disclosure also relates to an aerosol provision system (200) comprising an article (1) and to a package of articles. The present disclosure also relates to a sheet material (9) for forming a receiving member (2) for an aerosol provision system article (1), a receiving member (2) for an aerosol provision device system (200), and a method of manufacturing a sheet material (9).
The present disclosure relates to a consumable (1) for use in an aerosol provision system. The consumable (1) comprises one or more pouches comprising first and second aerosol generating materials (4, 5). The second aerosol generating material (4, 5) has a higher density than the first aerosol generating material (4). The present disclosure also relates to a method of manufacturing a consumable (1), a kit of parts comprising a consumable (1) and an aerosol provision device, and to a package of consumables (1).
A mouth component for an aerosol provision device for generating an aerosol from aerosol-generating material, the mouth component including a support defining a mouth arranged to receive at least portion of an article having aerosol generating material, and a retention element on the support, wherein the retention element is arranged to act on the at least a portion of an article received through the mouth, and wherein the retention element includes a sealing portion arranged to seal the support with another component of the aerosol provision device.
An article for use as part of a non-combustible aerosol provision system, the article including an aerosol generating component; and an aerosol generating material transfer component configured to transfer aerosol generating material to the aerosol generating component, wherein the aerosol generating component and the aerosol generating material transfer component are magnetically connected to each other.
An aerosol provision device includes a body and a button assembly on the body. The button assembly includes a button member, a support frame and a resilient arm. The resilient arm connects the support frame to the button member. A flexible sealing member extends between the support frame and the button member. Also disclosed are a button assembly for an aerosol provision device and a method of manufacturing a button assembly for an aerosol provision device.
An aerosol provision device includes an aerosol generator having an inductor including a plurality of discrete ring electrodes mounted to a first substrate.
A method of manufacturing or assembling an aerosol generator for an aerosol provision device includes providing a tubular housing including a plurality of discrete ring electrodes embedded within a matrix, inserting a susceptor element, a plug element and a cleanout tube within the tubular housing, and securing the plug element to the tubular housing and contacting the susceptor element 3 with the plug element, and securing the cleanout tube to the tubular housing and contacting the susceptor element with the cleanout tube, in order to secure the susceptor element within the tubular housing.
An aerosol provision device for generating an aerosol from aerosol-generating material, the device has an article receptacle defining a heating zone to receive at least a portion of an aerosol-generating article including aerosol-generating material. The article receptacle is disposed at a first end of the device. The device also has a filter cavity arranged to receive at least a portion of a filter element, the filter cavity disposed at a second end of the device, the second end being opposite to the first end. A flow passage is provided between the article receptacle and the filter cavity.
An aerosol provision device for generating an aerosol from aerosol-generating material including a power source, a receptacle defining a heating zone configured to receive at least a portion of an article having aerosol-generating material, and a flow passage member extending from the receptacle, wherein the power source is in thermal conductive contact with the flow passage member to provide a thermal heat transfer between the power source and the flow passage member.
H01M 10/623 - Portable devices, e.g. mobile telephones, cameras or pacemakers
H01M 10/6556 - Solid parts with flow channel passages or pipes for heat exchange
H01M 50/202 - Casings or frames around the primary casing of a single cell or a single battery
H01M 50/247 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for portable devices, e.g. mobile phones, computers, hand tools or pacemakers
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PORTABLE AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE HAVING A BATTERY TEMPERATURE SENSOR
An aerosol provision device includes a battery, a battery support configured to engage and hold the battery and a resilient component adhered to the battery support and arranged between the battery support and the battery. The device further includes a temperature sensor at least partially contained within the resilient component, wherein the temperature sensor is configured to measure a temperature of the battery. At least one of the temperature sensor and resilient component abuts the battery.
The invention relates to aerosol provision systems configured to heat an article (11), wherein the article comprises a first region (1) comprising a first aerosol-generating material (3) and a second region (2) comprising a second aerosol-generating material (4). The invention also relates to articles for an aerosol provision system, the articles comprising a first aerosol-generating material and a second aerosol-generating material. The invention also relates to uses of the systems and articles.
A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
A24B 15/12 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes of reconstituted tobacco
A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
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APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING A ROD OF AEROSOL GENERATING MATERIAL, METHODS OF MANUFACTURING A ROD OF AEROSOL GENERATING MATERIAL AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING AN ARTICLE FOR AN AEROSOL PROVISION SYSTEM
Apparatus for Manufacturing a Rod of Aerosol Generating Material, Methods of Manufacturing a Rod of Aerosol Generating Material and Methods of Manufacturing an Article for an Aerosol Provision System The present disclosure relates to an apparatus (9) for manufacturing a rod of aerosol generating material (3). The apparatus (9) comprises a suction belt (11) for conveying aerosol generating material, the suction belt (11) comprising suction holes (16) to retain aerosol generating material on the suction belt (11), and wherein the apparatus (9) is arranged such that the suction belt (11) receives a first aerosol generating material (4) at a first supply zone (17). The apparatus (9) further comprises a blocking member (19) configured to block some of the suction holes (16) in CA the suction belt (11) at the first supply zone (17) such that the first aerosol generating material (4) is arranged in a profile comprising a plurality of first regions of the first aerosol generating material (4), with no or a reduced amount of first aerosol generating material provided between the first regions. The apparatus (9) further comprises a first feeding device (30) configured to supply at least one of beads, pellets or granules of a second aerosol generating material (5) between said first regions. The present disclosure also relates to methods of manufacturing a rod of aerosol generating material, and to methods of manufacturing an article for an aerosol provision system. The present disclosure also relates to an article for use in an aerosol provision system.
An article (1) comprising aerosol generating material (3), the article (1) being for use with a non-combustible aerosol provision device (100), comprising a mouth end (5) and an opposing upstream end (6), the upstream end (6) comprising a heating apparatus receiving region (7) upstream of the aerosol generating material (3), the heating apparatus receiving region (7) being configured to receive an end of a heating apparatus (102) during use; a first wrapper (8) circumscribing the heating apparatus receiving region (7) and at least a portion of the aerosol generating material (3), and a conductor configured to conduct heat from the heating apparatus receiving region (7) to the aerosol generating material (3), during use.
The present disclosure relates to an article for use in an aerosol provision system. The article comprises a sheet material comprising a first aerosol generating material, wherein the sheet material is gathered to form a body. The article further comprises a second aerosol generating material that is engaged by the sheet material such that the second aerosol generating material is held within the body by the sheet material. The present disclosure also relates to a method of manufacturing an article for an aerosol provision device, a kit of parts comprising an article and an aerosol provision device, and to a package of articles.
A non-combustible aerosol provision device (100) comprising an article receiving section (101); a heating apparatus (102), the heating apparatus (102) comprising a heating element (103), a plug (120) surrounding the heating element (103), and a power source (104) configured to heat the heating element (103), wherein the heating element (102) is located at least partially in the article receiving section (101) and the plug (120) is configured to be at least partially received within a heating apparatus receiving region in an article (1) placed in the article receiving section (101) during use.
An electronic vapor provision device including at least one antenna for generating radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic radiation for heating an aerosol generating material to generate vapor, and a controller for controlling one or more properties of the RF electromagnetic radiation generated by the at least one antenna, wherein the controller is configured to vary the one or more properties of the RF electromagnetic radiation during the course of one or more heating cycles.
A feedback portion for a feedback provision system including an aerosol provision system. The feedback portion provides a first feedback and second feedback to a user of the aerosol provision system. The feedback provision system is configured to not allow the first feedback to be selectively prevented from being provided by the feedback portion; and is configured to allow the second feedback to be selectively prevented from being provided by the feedback portion. In this way, feedback relating, for example, to critical operating mechanisms of the aerosol provision system may be displayed in a mandatory manner in order to ensure safe operation of the aerosol provision system. On the other hand, feedback relating, for example, to useful but not critical information may be selectively provided by the feedback portion, such that the user has the option to decide whether this non-mandatory feedback is provided by the feedback portion.
The present disclosure relates to a method of manufacturing an article for use in an aerosol provision system, the method comprising: providing a first sheet material: providing a substrate comprising a first aerosol generating material, wherein the substrate is attached to the first sheet material; and, arranging the first sheet material with the substrate attached thereto such that the first sheet material surrounds the substrate. The present disclosure also relates to an article for an aerosol provision device. The present disclosure also relates to an assembly for use in manufacturing an aerosol provision device, a kit of parts comprising an article and an aerosol provision device, and to a package of articles.
An aerosol provision device that includes a first wall defining a receiving section, a second wall surrounding the first wall. The device is configured to heat the receiving section, and wherein at least one of the first wall and second wall is configured to reflect and/or absorb thermal energy.
An aerosol provision device for generating an aerosol from aerosol-generating material. The device has a heating assembly including a heating zone for receiving at least a portion of an article including aerosol-generating material; and a magnetic field generator configured to generate a varying magnetic field having a coil at least partially encircling the heating zone. The coil is separable along a juncture.
A cartomizer for an aerosol-generating device, the cartomizer including an aerosol-generating device interface configured to interface with an aerosol-generating device; and a vaporizer for generating aerosol from aerosol-generating material held in a reservoir of the cartomizer. The aerosol-generating device interface further includes one or more through holes, each through hole sized so as to receive a power-supply pin of the aerosol generating device, and the vaporizer is arranged in the cartridge such that the vaporizer is adjacent the one or more through holes so that, when the cartomizer is engaged with the aerosol-generating device, the respective power-supply pins of the aerosol-generating device electrically couple to the vaporizer. Also described is an aerosol-generating device including the abovementioned cartomizer.
An aerosol provision device operable in a plurality of operating modes, the aerosol provision device comprising: control circuitry configured to control accessibility of the plurality of operating modes of the aerosol provision device: a signal module configured to receive signals from a secure source, wherein the control circuitry is configured to update an accessibility of at least one of the plurality of operating modes of the aerosol provision device based on reception of a signal from a secure source indicating an accessibility of at least one operating mode of the aerosol provision device.
An aerosol generating component including a material having a grain, wherein the orientation of the grain of the material is substantially orthogonal to an axis upon which electrical connectors of the aerosol generating component are located.
An electronic vapor provision device including at least one antenna for generating radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic radiation for heating a liquid to generate a vapor for inhalation by a user, a controller for controlling the RF electromagnetic radiation generated by the at least one antenna, and an RF shield for shielding the user from RF electromagnetic radiation, wherein one or more portions of the RF shield form one or more wicking members.
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