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1.

AEROSOL GENERATOR, FLAVOR INHALER, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AEROSOL GENERATOR

      
Application Number JP2026003698
Publication Number 2026/168391
Status In Force
Filing Date 2026-02-03
Publication Date 2026-08-13
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nakano, Tomoyuki
  • Iijima, Yukio
  • Inagaki, Michihiro

Abstract

Provided is an aerosol generator. This aerosol generator comprises a SAW chip. The SAW chip comprises: a piezoelectric element substrate that includes a piezoelectric body; an IDT that is provided on a surface of the piezoelectric element substrate and includes an interdigitated electrode pair; an insulating film that covers the piezoelectric element substrate and the IDT; and a protective film that covers the piezoelectric element substrate, the IDT, and the insulating film.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H10N 30/20 - Piezoelectric or electrostrictive devices with electrical input and mechanical output, e.g. functioning as actuators or vibrators
  • H10N 30/87 - Electrodes or interconnections, e.g. leads or terminals
  • H10N 30/853 - Ceramic compositions

2.

AEROSOL GENERATION DEVICE, SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2025003566
Publication Number 2026/167746
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-02-04
Publication Date 2026-08-13
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Inoue, Jumpei

Abstract

Provided is a mechanism that can improve the quality of user experience. This aerosol generation device comprises: a generation unit that generates an aerosol using an aerosol source; a rechargeable battery that supplies power to the generation unit; a power reception unit that receives power wirelessly transmitted from a power transmission device; and a control unit that controls processing for charging the battery with the power received by the power reception unit. The control unit determines whether or not a user has held the aerosol generation device, and stops charging the battery when it is determined that the user has held the aerosol generation device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/90 - Arrangements or methods specially adapted for charging batteries thereof
  • H02J 50/20 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using microwaves or radio frequency waves
  • H02J 50/30 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using light, e.g. lasers

3.

AEROSOL GENERATION DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2025000706
Publication Number 2026/150565
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-01-10
Publication Date 2026-07-16
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Sakai, Ryuji

Abstract

[Problem] To provide an aerosol generation device capable of operating highly accurately on the basis of a puff action by a user. [Solution] Provided is an aerosol generation device comprising: a cylindrical accommodation section which is open at one end in the longitudinal direction; a first sensor which is provided in the vicinity of an opening at the one end of the accommodation part; a second sensor which is provided closer to the other end side opposite to the one end than the first sensor and which outputs a state inside the accommodation section; and a control unit that performs control on the basis of outputs of the first sensor and the second sensor.

IPC Classes  ?

4.

FLAVOR INHALER AND FLAVOR INHALATION SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2024045835
Publication Number 2026/140099
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-25
Publication Date 2026-07-02
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kamada, Ryuji
  • Mikami, Hayato
  • Nakadai, Takahiro

Abstract

Provided is a flavor inhaler. This flavor inhaler comprises: a replaceable battery having two ends and a side surface by which the ends are coupled together, and having a first electrical connection part that is electrically connected to a positive electrode and a negative electrode of the battery; and an assembly supplied with electrical power from the battery, and having a second electrical connection part that is electrically connected to the first electrical connection part. The first electrical connection part and the second electrical connection part are connected to each other at the side surface of the battery.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/90 - Arrangements or methods specially adapted for charging batteries thereof
  • A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts

5.

FLAVOR INHALER AND FLAVOR INHALATION SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2024045843
Publication Number 2026/140101
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-25
Publication Date 2026-07-02
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kamada, Ryuji
  • Mikami, Hayato
  • Nakadai, Takahiro

Abstract

Provided is a flavor inhaler. This flavor inhaler comprises: a replaceable battery; a battery accommodation part that has an opening and accommodates the battery via the opening; and a removable battery cover that covers the opening. The battery cover has an electrical load to which electrical power is supplied from the battery.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts

6.

FLAVORING MATERIAL AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME

      
Application Number JP2024046095
Publication Number 2026/140154
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-26
Publication Date 2026-07-02
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Senda, Kotaro

Abstract

Provided is a flavoring material that comprises a plant-derived raw material and an aerosol source and that is pressure-molded, wherein the dry weight ratio of the plant-derived raw material to the aerosol source is 18:1 to 1.5:1 and the flavoring material comprises 7-30 wt% of sugars derived from the plant-derived raw material on the basis of the amount of the flavoring material.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24B 15/12 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes of reconstituted tobacco

7.

FLAVOR-GENERATING ARTICLE AND SMOKING SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2024046122
Publication Number 2026/140157
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-26
Publication Date 2026-07-02
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Yamada, Manabu

Abstract

Provided is a flavor-generating article configured to be heated by a first heating member and a second heating member to generate a flavor. This flavor-generating article has a flavor-generating segment including a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is disposed near the first heating member out of the first heating member and the second heating member. The second portion is disposed near the second heating member out of the first heating member and the second heating member. The flavor-generating article has a length, a width perpendicular to the length, and a thickness perpendicular to each of the length and the width, the length is greater than or equal to the width, and the width is greater than the thickness. During smoking of the flavor-generating article, the second portion is located downstream of the first portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/30 - Devices using two or more structurally separated inhalable precursors, e.g. using two liquid precursors in two cartridges

8.

FLAVOR INHALER AND FLAVOR INHALATION SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2024045846
Publication Number 2026/140102
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-25
Publication Date 2026-07-02
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kamada, Ryuji
  • Mikami, Hayato
  • Nakadai, Takahiro

Abstract

Provided is a flavor inhaler. This flavor inhaler comprises: a replaceable battery; a battery accommodation part that has an opening and accommodates the battery via the opening; a removable battery cover that covers the opening; and a removable outer panel that covers the battery cover.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts

9.

MOUTHPIECE SEGMENT FOR AEROSOL GENERATING ARTICLE, AND AEROSOL GENERATING ARTICLE PROVIDED WITH MOUTHPIECE SEGMENT

      
Application Number JP2024043414
Publication Number 2026/126283
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-09
Publication Date 2026-06-18
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kubota, Hiroyuki
  • Shibuichi Hiroshi

Abstract

Provided is a mouthpiece segment for an aerosol generating article, the mouthpiece segment comprising at least a first filter segment and a second filter segment. The first filter segment includes: a first filter medium containing cellulose fibers; and a granular adsorbent that adsorbs carbonyls. The second filter segment includes: a second filter medium containing cellulose fibers; and an absorbent that absorbs phenols. The first filter segment is disposed upstream of the second filter segment in the long-axis direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24D 3/06 - Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters
  • A24D 3/08 - Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters of organic materials as carrier or major constituent
  • A24D 3/10 - Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters of organic materials as carrier or major constituent of cellulose or cellulose derivatives
  • A24D 3/16 - Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters of inorganic materials

10.

HEATER ASSEMBLY, FLAVOR INHALER, FLAVOR INHALATION SYSTEM, AND HEATER ASSEMBLY MANUFACTURING METHOD

      
Application Number JP2024042655
Publication Number 2026/120689
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-03
Publication Date 2026-06-11
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Inoue, Yasunobu
  • Yamada, Manabu

Abstract

A heater assembly according to the present invention comprises an inner tube accommodating a consumable, an outer tube surrounding the inner tube, and an electrode, wherein the outer tube comprises a tubular outer tube body and a first bottom portion formed on the inside of the outer tube body, the inner tube comprises a tubular inner tube body and a heating portion connected to the electrode, the first bottom portion comprises a bottom body and a sleeve traversing the bottom body, the electrode extends through the sleeve, and the space between the sleeve and the electrode on the inside of the sleeve is sealed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means

11.

AEROSOL GENERATION DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD

      
Application Number JP2024042810
Publication Number 2026/120716
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-04
Publication Date 2026-06-11
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Minato Junji

Abstract

An inhalation device (100) comprises: a battery (111a) that serves as a power supply unit which stores electric power; a heating unit (121) that, in response to supply of the electric power, heats a substrate including an aerosol source; and a control unit (116) that controls power supply from the battery (111a) to the heating unit (121). The control unit (116) acquires, before the start of heating by the heating unit (121), an SOH indicating the state of health of the battery (111a) and a residual amount value (RC) indicating a residual amount of the battery (111a) or a voltage value (Vbat) indicating an output voltage and, on the basis of the SOH, determines a threshold value serving as a condition for permitting the start of heating. When the residual amount value (RC) or the voltage value (Vbat) is not less than the threshold value, the control unit (116) is capable of causing the heating unit (121) to start heating. When the residual amount value (RC) or the voltage value (Vbat) is less than the threshold value, the control unit (116) does not cause the heating unit (121) to start heating.

IPC Classes  ?

12.

FILTER SEGMENT, AEROSOL-GENERATING ARTICLE, AND AEROSOL GENERATION SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2024042944
Publication Number 2026/120745
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-04
Publication Date 2026-06-11
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Motodamari, Tetsuya
  • Arae, Kazumasa
  • Akahane, Takuya

Abstract

This filter segment for an aerosol-generating article comprises: a filter segment filler that is formed to be hollow or solid; a filter wrapper around which the filter segment filler is wrapped; and an inner sheet that is provided between the inner side of the filter wrapper and the filter segment filler and is disposed so as to circumferentially cover at least a portion of the filter segment filler. The basis weight of the inner sheet is higher than that of the filter wrapper. The circumferential ends of the inner sheet are not bonded to each other.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24D 3/04 - Tobacco smoke filters characterised by their shape or structure
  • A24D 1/04 - CigarsCigarettes with mouthpieces or filter-tips

13.

CONTROL DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2024042766
Publication Number 2026/120710
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-03
Publication Date 2026-06-11
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Yamada, Manabu

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a mechanism capable of further improving the quality of the user experience. [Solution] Provided is a control device comprising a control unit that: acquires information indicating one point in time, designated by a user, in a period during which an inhalation device having a heating unit that heats an aerosol source to generate an aerosol performed heating on the basis of a first heating profile that defines a time-series transition of a target value of a parameter corresponding to the temperature of the heating unit; generates a second heating profile on the basis of a first value corresponding to the amount of energy supplied to the heating unit during a period from the start of heating based on the first heating profile to the one point in time; and controls the inhalation device to perform heating on the basis of the generated second heating profile.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/57 - Temperature control
  • A24F 40/60 - Devices with integrated user interfaces
  • A24F 40/65 - Devices with integrated communication means, e.g. wireless communication means

14.

AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2024042824
Publication Number 2026/120718
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-04
Publication Date 2026-06-11
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nagahama, Toru
  • Tagaya, Shuhei

Abstract

An aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is for heating a base material to generate aerosol, the device comprising: a detection unit that detects a first predetermined operation and a second predetermined operation in the aerosol generating device; and a control unit that temporarily registers switching of settings of the aerosol generating device in response to the detection unit detecting the first predetermined operation. The control unit confirms the temporarily registered switching of settings in response to the detection unit detecting the second predetermined operation within a predetermined time.

IPC Classes  ?

15.

AEROSOL GENERATION SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2024041745
Publication Number 2026/115597
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-26
Publication Date 2026-06-04
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Sakai, Ryuji

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a mechanism capable of further improving the quality of user experience. [Solution] This aerosol generation system comprises: a heating unit that heats an aerosol generation article; a power supply unit that supplies electric power to the heating unit; a storage unit that stores a heating profile; and a control unit that controls the supply of electric power from the power supply unit to the heating unit on the basis of the heating profile. The heating profile includes information for setting a target temperature of a temperature control target in a preheating period, and sets, in an assessment period included in the preheating period, a target temperature different from the target temperature set at a start time point of the assessment period or a time point prior to the start time point of the assessment period. The control unit assesses the state of the aerosol generation article in the assessment period.

IPC Classes  ?

16.

AEROSOL-GENERATING ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME

      
Application Number JP2024041973
Publication Number 2026/115650
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-27
Publication Date 2026-06-04
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Okada, Mitsuru
  • Suginaka, Satoshi
  • Kawakita, Yosuke
  • Imahashi, Shinnosuke
  • Okamoto, Hiroshi
  • Franzen, Jens

Abstract

This aerosol-generating article (1) is formed by wrapping and connecting a plurality of segments (2, 4, 6, 8, or 86, 88) arranged in an axial direction (X) with outer plug wrappers (8, 84). The aerosol-generating article (1) includes: inner plug wrappers (12, 82) wrapped around a filling rod (10) constituting a segment (2) or a segment (86) on one side in the axial direction (X), and having an outer peripheral surface (12a, 82a) and an inner peripheral surface (12b, 82b) on a front and back respectively; and a first adhesion region (22) on the outer peripheral surface (12a, 82a) to which an adhesive (24) is applied for bonding the outer plug wrapper (8, 84). A contact angle (α) defining wettability with respect to a liquid differs between the first adhesion region (22) and the inner peripheral surfaces (12b, 82b), and the contact angle (α) of the first adhesion region (22) is 90° or less.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
  • A24D 1/02 - CigarsCigarettes with special covers
  • A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors

17.

AEROSOL-GENERATING ARTICLE AND AEROSOL-GENERATING SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2024042017
Publication Number 2026/115662
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-27
Publication Date 2026-06-04
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Yokogawa, Susumu

Abstract

This aerosol-generating article comprises an aerosol-generating segment and a downstream segment located downstream of the aerosol-generating segment. The downstream segment comprises a hollow segment and a filter segment located downstream of the hollow segment. The hollow segment has a first opening, and the first opening is located at a distance of 25.0 mm or less from a mouthpiece end.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24D 3/04 - Tobacco smoke filters characterised by their shape or structure
  • A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
  • A24D 3/17 - Filters specially adapted for simulated smoking devices

18.

AEROSOL GENERATION SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2024042290
Publication Number 2026/115701
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-29
Publication Date 2026-06-04
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Sakai, Ryuji

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a mechanism with which it is possible to further improve the quality of user experience. [Solution] An aerosol generation system comprising: an accommodation unit that has an internal space capable of accommodating a base material containing an aerosol source; a capacitance sensor that detects a capacitance corresponding to the state of the internal space; a generation unit that generates aerosol from the aerosol source of the base material accommodated in the accommodation unit; and a control unit that controls the operation of the aerosol generation system, wherein the capacitance sensor monitors time-series change of the capacitance after the generation unit starts generating the aerosol, and the control unit controls the operation of the aerosol generation system on the basis of the time-series change detected by the capacitance sensor during a preliminary period.

IPC Classes  ?

19.

AEROSOL-GENERATING ARTICLE

      
Application Number JP2024041733
Publication Number 2026/115594
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-26
Publication Date 2026-06-04
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Yamashita, Hiroaki

Abstract

An aerosol-generating article (1) is provided with: a first tipping paper (14) for wrapping, via an adhesive, an upstream segment (10) that is composed of a tip segment (2) and an aerosol-generating segment (4); and a second tipping paper (16) for wrapping, via an adhesive, a downstream segment (12) that is composed of a cooling segment (6) and a mouthpiece segment (8). The first tipping paper (14) has a first wrapping region (34) for wrapping the cooling segment (6). The second tipping paper (16) has a second wrapping region (36) for wrapping the cooling segment (6), and a ventilation region (38) for introducing outside air into the cooling segment (6). The second wrapping region (36) has a first non-adhesive region (42) which does not overlap with the first wrapping region (34) and to which an adhesive is not applied. The ventilation region (38) is formed in the first non-adhesive region (42).

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
  • A24D 1/02 - CigarsCigarettes with special covers

20.

AEROSOL GENERATION DEVICE AND AEROSOL GENERATION SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2024041433
Publication Number 2026/110319
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-22
Publication Date 2026-05-28
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Kitahara, Minoru

Abstract

Provided is a mechanism capable of more appropriately implementing wireless charging. This aerosol generation device comprises: a generation unit that generates an aerosol from an aerosol source; a control unit that controls the operation of the generation unit; a battery that supplies electric power to the generation unit and the control unit; a power-receiving coil that receives, from a power-transmitting coil, electric power for charging the battery; one or more magnetic bodies; and a housing. Each of the one or more magnetic bodies is disposed away from a magnetic field generated when the power-transmitting coil transmits electric power in a state of being aligned with the power-receiving coil.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/95 - Arrangements or methods specially adapted for charging batteries thereof structurally associated with cases
  • A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts

21.

AEROSOL GENERATION DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2024041434
Publication Number 2026/110320
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-22
Publication Date 2026-05-28
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kitahara, Minoru
  • Nakadai, Takahiro

Abstract

[Problem] To provide an assembly that can further improve user experience. [Solution] An aerosol generation device according to the present invention comprises a generation unit that generates an aerosol from an aerosol source, a passage that transports the generated aerosol, a cover that opens/closes an opening portion of the passage, a light-emitting unit that is provided to the cover, and a control unit that controls the operation of the light-emitting unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts
  • A24F 40/50 - Control or monitoring
  • A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors
  • A24F 40/60 - Devices with integrated user interfaces

22.

AEROSOL GENERATION DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2024041534
Publication Number 2026/110339
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-22
Publication Date 2026-05-28
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Sakai, Ryuji

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a mechanism capable of further improving quality of user experience. [Solution] Provided is an aerosol generation device, said device comprising: a first circuit that includes a pair of first electrodes and first wiring connected to the pair of first electrodes; a second circuit that includes second wiring insulated from the first circuit; and a control circuit that controls the operation of the aerosol generation device on the basis of the capacitance of the first circuit and the capacitance of the second circuit.

IPC Classes  ?

23.

AEROSOL GENERATION SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2024041435
Publication Number 2026/110321
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-22
Publication Date 2026-05-28
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nakadai, Takahiro
  • Kitahara, Minoru

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a configuration capable of improving usability related to wireless charging. [Solution] Provided is an aerosol generation system comprising an aerosol generation device and a first panel. The aerosol generation device has: a generation unit that generates an aerosol from an aerosol source; a control unit that controls the operation of the generation unit; a battery that supplies power to the generation unit and the control unit; and a housing. The first panel has a power reception coil for receiving power for charging the battery, and is detachably connected to the housing so as to cover a portion of the housing. The aerosol generation device and the first panel are provided with terminals for electrically connecting the power reception coil and the battery, and the power reception coil and the battery are electrically connected via the terminals in a state in which the first panel is connected to the housing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/95 - Arrangements or methods specially adapted for charging batteries thereof structurally associated with cases
  • A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts

24.

AEROSOL GENERATION SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2024041436
Publication Number 2026/110322
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-22
Publication Date 2026-05-28
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nakadai, Takahiro
  • Kitahara, Minoru

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a mechanism that makes it possible to further improve the quality of user experience. [Solution] Provided is an aerosol generation system comprising an aerosol generation device, wherein: the aerosol generation device has a generation unit that generates an aerosol from an aerosol source, a flow path that conveys the generated aerosol, a battery that supplies power to the generation unit, a plurality of light-emitting units, a control unit that controls the operations of the light-emitting units and the generation unit, and a housing; the housing of the aerosol generation device has an opening of the flow path on a surface on the positive direction side of a first axis; and a first group including one or more of the light-emitting units is disposed at a position where output light is visible from the positive direction side of the first axis and is visible from the positive direction side of a second axis which is orthogonal to the first axis.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/60 - Devices with integrated user interfaces
  • A24F 40/90 - Arrangements or methods specially adapted for charging batteries thereof

25.

STIMULATION SYSTEM FOR FLAVOR INHALER OR THE LIKE, AND OPERATION METHOD AND PROGRAM THEREOF

      
Application Number JP2024040795
Publication Number 2026/105327
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-18
Publication Date 2026-05-21
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Wan, Hong
  • Iijima, Yukio
  • Nakano, Tomoyuki

Abstract

The present invention provides a stimulation system for a flavor inhaler or the like capable of giving stimulation to a user when the user is performing inhalation or exhalation. A stimulation system (300A) for a flavor inhaler (310A) or the like, which is a flavor inhaler or an aerosol generation device, comprises: a stimulation device (365A); a sensor (370A); and a controller (380A) configured to operate the stimulation device (365A) during at least a part of a period in which a user of the flavor inhaler (310A) or the like is performing inhalation and/or a period in which the user is performing exhalation, on the basis of a signal from the sensor (370A).

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/60 - Devices with integrated user interfaces

26.

PLUG FOR FLAVOR INHALATION ARTICLE, AND FLAVOR INHALATION ARTICLE

      
Application Number JP2024039939
Publication Number 2026/100050
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-11
Publication Date 2026-05-15
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Miyamoto, Shingo
  • Motodamari, Tetsuya
  • Nagamatsu, Yusuke
  • Makino, Masanari

Abstract

This plug for a flavor inhalation article comprises a filler. The filler is formed of a sheet-shaped material. When pores inside the plug for a flavor inhalation article are measured by applying a mercury intrusion method to the plug for a flavor inhalation article where the contact angle θ of mercury is 140° and the tension σ of mercury is 0.480 dyn/cm, the pore diameter D of pores into which mercury is intruded at a pressure P is expressed by a value obtained by formula (1) (D = -4σ cosθ/P). During the time in which the pressure P is increased from 1.07 Psia to 423.15 Psia, when a first pore diameter corresponding to the pressure P at which mercury is intruded to a volume equal to 10% of the total volume to which mercury is intruded is D10, a second pore diameter corresponding to the pressure P at which mercury is intruded to a volume equal to 50% of the total volume is D50, a third pore diameter corresponding to the pressure P at which mercury is intruded to a volume equal to 90% of the total volume is D90, and an index S is the value obtained by formula (2) (S = (D10 - D90)/D50), the index S is 2.0 or less.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24D 3/04 - Tobacco smoke filters characterised by their shape or structure
  • A24D 3/17 - Filters specially adapted for simulated smoking devices

27.

METHOD FOR INSPECTING AEROSOL-GENERATING ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME

      
Application Number JP2024039032
Publication Number 2026/094246
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-01
Publication Date 2026-05-07
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Iwanaga, Kenichi
  • Aizawa, Ryota
  • Okumura, Kimihiko
  • Wada, Koyuki

Abstract

This method for inspecting an aerosol-generating article (1) is an inspection method for inspecting whether oil used in a machine for manufacturing a rod (R) constituting the aerosol-generating article (1) has adhered to the aerosol-generating article (1) or the rod (R), the method comprising: an addition step (S1) for adding, to the oil, a thermosensitive agent that develops color at a prescribed color development temperature or higher; an extraction step (S2) for extracting the rod (R) from a conveyance path (44) therefor; a heating step (S3) for heating the extracted rod (R) at the color development temperature or higher; and a determination step (S4) for determining whether a color development region (Ac) is present in the rod (R) after heating, and treating the rod (R) for which the color development region (Ac) is determined to be present as a defective article to which the oil has adhered.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24C 5/34 - Examining cigarettes or the rod, e.g. for regulating the feeding of tobaccoRemoving defective cigarettes

28.

AEROSOL-GENERATING ARTICLE

      
Application Number JP2024039104
Publication Number 2026/094259
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-01
Publication Date 2026-05-07
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Miyamoto, Shingo
  • Motodamari, Tetsuya
  • Kishimoto, Koki
  • Shibuichi, Hiroshi
  • Akai, Makoto

Abstract

Provided is an aerosol-generating article including an aerosol-generating segment, a mouthpiece segment, and an intermediate segment between the aerosol-generating segment and the mouthpiece segment. The intermediate segment has at least one paper tube disposed in contact with a downstream end of the aerosol-generating segment in a longitudinal direction. The paper tube has a delivery additive therein.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
  • A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts

29.

FLAVOR INHALER AND FLAVOR INHALATION SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2024037345
Publication Number 2026/088252
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-21
Publication Date 2026-04-30
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Inoue, Isamu
  • Masuda, Yuki

Abstract

This flavor inhaler comprises: a first housing formed from a metal; a second housing formed from a metal and connected to the first housing; a control board accommodated in the first housing and having a ground electrode; and a conductive member configured to electrically connect the first housing and the second housing and electrically connected to the ground electrode of the control board.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts

30.

FLAVOR INHALER AND FLAVOR INHALATION SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2024037356
Publication Number 2026/088255
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-21
Publication Date 2026-04-30
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sato, Noriyoshi
  • Nishimura, Yuki

Abstract

This flavor inhaler comprises a housing. The housing comprises a wall, the wall includes a first wall part that defines a first outer surface and a second wall part that defines a second outer surface, and the first wall part and the second wall part have different compositions. The flavor inhaler further comprises an integrally formed waterproof coating film that covers at least a portion of the first outer surface and a portion of the second outer surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts
  • A24F 40/65 - Devices with integrated communication means, e.g. wireless communication means

31.

FLAVOR INHALER AND FLAVOR INHALATION SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2024037364
Publication Number 2026/088256
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-21
Publication Date 2026-04-30
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sato, Noriyoshi
  • Nishimura, Yuki

Abstract

This flavor inhaler comprises a housing. The housing is provided with a wall. The wall is provided with a first wall part that is formed from a metal and defines a first outer surface, and a second wall part that is formed from a resin and defines a second outer surface. The first wall part is provided with a first connection part that is formed from a metal. The second wall part is provided with a second connection part that is connected to the first connection part. The first connection part is provided with at least one of a through-hole and a notch. The second connection part is provided with a plurality of connection surfaces that face the first connection part and are on mutually opposite sides, and a surface connection part that connects the plurality of connection surfaces through at least one of the through-hole and the notch.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts

32.

HEATER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING HEATER ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number JP2024037905
Publication Number 2026/088376
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-24
Publication Date 2026-04-30
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nagase, Hiroaki
  • Ikai, Yusuke
  • Tamura, Ryo
  • Akiyama, Takeshi

Abstract

This heater assembly comprises: an accommodation part having an opening for accommodating a consumable material; and a film heater configured to heat the consumable material accommodated in the accommodation part. The film heater is formed in a seamless and continuous annular shape without using an adhesive.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means

33.

HEATER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF PRODUCING HEATING UNIT FOR FLAVOR INHALER

      
Application Number JP2024037909
Publication Number 2026/088378
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-24
Publication Date 2026-04-30
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ikai, Yusuke
  • Akiyama, Takeshi

Abstract

A heater assembly according to the present invention comprises: an accommodation unit for accommodating a consumable material; and a heating unit configured so as to heat the consumable material accommodated in the accommodation unit. The heating unit has an engageable part and an engagement part that engages the engageable part. The engagement part is positioned at one end of the heating unit, and the heating unit is positioned so as to surround the exterior of the accommodation unit by engaging the engagement part with the engageable part.

IPC Classes  ?

34.

LABELING APPARATUS

      
Application Number JP2024037339
Publication Number 2026/088249
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-21
Publication Date 2026-04-30
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Oishi, Yuki
  • Matsumoto, Yoshitaka
  • Kobayashi, Shota
  • Suzuki, Hiroshi
  • Kurihara, Hiroaki
  • Chiba, Shigemi

Abstract

A labeling apparatus (1) attaches a label (6) at a predetermined position (6a) on a conveyance article (2) and includes: a first conveyor (10) that conveys the conveyance article (2) along a first conveyance path (12); a direction changing unit (20) that, as necessary, changes the orientation of the conveyance article (2) that is being conveyed along the first conveyance path (12) to a direction intersecting the conveyance direction; a control unit (80) that controls the labeling apparatus (1); a second conveyor (30) that receives, in a second conveyance path (32) intersecting the first conveyance path (12), the conveyance article (2) that has been conveyed along the first conveyance path (12), and conveys the conveyance article (2); and a label supply unit (60) that supplies and attaches the label (6) at the predetermined position (6a) on the conveyance article (2) that has been conveyed along the second conveyance path (32).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65C 9/06 - Devices for presenting articles in predetermined attitude or position at labelling station

35.

FLAVOR INHALER AND FLAVOR INHALATION SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2024037342
Publication Number 2026/088250
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-21
Publication Date 2026-04-30
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nishimura, Yuki
  • Masuda, Yuki
  • Inoue, Isamu

Abstract

This flavor inhaler has: a first housing that is for accommodating an atomization unit for heating a consumable material; a second housing that is connected to the first housing; and an adhesive tape that is positioned between a first connection surface of the first housing and a second connection surface of the second housing, and has an adhesive layer on at least one surface thereof. The first housing has an opening that is for receiving a heater assembly atomization unit, an edge section that defines the opening, and a stepped section that is provided along the inner periphery of the edge section. The first connection surface is formed on the stepped section, and the adhesive tape is adhered to the first connection surface or the second connection surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts

36.

FLAVOR INHALER AND FLAVOR INHALATION SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2024037344
Publication Number 2026/088251
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-21
Publication Date 2026-04-30
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Nishimura, Yuki

Abstract

This flavor inhaler comprises: a housing that has an opening through which a consumable material is inserted; and a lid that is slidable between an open position at which the opening is open and a closed position at which the opening is covered, and that is attached to the housing. The housing has an attachment surface to which the lid is slidably attached and a first recess which is formed in the attachment surface and which is capable of holding a liquid.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts

37.

FLAVOR INHALER AND FLAVOR INHALATION SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2024037346
Publication Number 2026/088253
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-21
Publication Date 2026-04-30
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Sato, Noriyoshi

Abstract

Provided is a flavor inhaler comprising: a housing; a plurality of LEDs housed in the housing and partitioned into a plurality of groups each including at least one LED; a plurality of window parts provided in the housing, configured to be capable of transmitting visible light, separated from each other, and corresponding respectively to the plurality of groups; and a light guide member that guides visible light from the plurality of LEDs to the plurality of window parts. The light guide member includes a plurality of light guide portions corresponding respectively to the plurality of window parts and separated from each other, and a connecting part that connects two adjacent light guide portions. The connecting part is formed so as not to intersect a shortest straight line connecting mutually facing ends of the two adjacent light guide portions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/60 - Devices with integrated user interfaces

38.

FLAVOR INHALER AND FLAVOR INHALATION SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2024037354
Publication Number 2026/088254
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-21
Publication Date 2026-04-30
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Inoue, Isamu
  • Masuda, Yuki

Abstract

Provided is a flavor inhaler comprising a housing, a heating unit that is accommodated in the housing and that generates heat, and an FPC board that is accommodated in the housing and on which an element including an LED is mounted. At least a portion of the FPC board is secured inside the housing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts

39.

FLAVOR INHALER AND FLAVOR INHALATION SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2024037366
Publication Number 2026/088257
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-21
Publication Date 2026-04-30
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sato, Noriyoshi
  • Kamada, Ryuji

Abstract

This flavor inhaler comprises a housing, a heating unit that is accommodated in the housing and heats a flavor source, and a wireless communication unit that is accommodated in the housing. The housing is provided with a wall that constitutes at least one flat surface of the housing. The wall is provided with a first wall part that contains carbon fiber and a first resin, and a second wall part that does not contain carbon fiber and contains a second resin. The first wall part and the second wall part constitute a common flat surface. The heating unit and the wireless communication unit are disposed apart from each other in plan view seen from a direction orthogonal to the common flat surface. The first wall part is positioned so as to overlap the heating unit in the plan view seen from the direction orthogonal to the common flat surface. The second wall part is positioned so as to overlap the wireless communication unit in the plan view seen from the direction orthogonal to the common flat surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts

40.

HEATER ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number JP2024037907
Publication Number 2026/088377
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-24
Publication Date 2026-04-30
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ikai, Yusuke
  • Tamura, Ryo
  • Nagase, Hiroaki
  • Akiyama, Takeshi

Abstract

A heater assembly according to the present invention comprises: an accommodation part that has an opening for accommodating a consumable material; and a film heater that is configured so as to heat the consumable material accommodated in the accommodation part. The film heater has a heat-generating region, a non-heat-generating region, and a first adhesion part for the accommodation part and the film heater. In a state in which the film heater has been affixed to the accommodation part, the first adhesion part is not positioned between the accommodation part and the entire heat-generating region, and is only positioned between the accommodation part and the non-heat-generating region.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means

41.

NON-COMBUSTION HEATED TOBACCO AND ELECTRICALLY HEATED TOBACCO PRODUCT

      
Application Number JP2024036967
Publication Number 2026/083542
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-17
Publication Date 2026-04-23
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Terao Fumitaka
  • Ota Kosuke

Abstract

This non-combustion heated tobacco comprises a tobacco rod part and a mouthpiece part. The tobacco rod part has a composite sheet having a tobacco sheet layer that contains at least one component selected from water and glycerin and having a permeation reduction layer that is capable of reducing permeation of the component.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
  • A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
  • A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors

42.

SELF-EMULSIFYING COMPOSITION

      
Application Number JP2025010615
Publication Number 2026/078912
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-19
Publication Date 2026-04-16
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Zhang,zijian
  • Tozuka,yuichi
  • Uchiyama,hiromasa
  • Kadota,kazunori

Abstract

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a composition having improved bioavailability of β-caryophyllene. Provided is a self-emulsifying composition comprising β-caryophyllene and one or more emulsifiers selected from the group consisting of polyglycerol fatty acid esters having an HLB value of 10 or more, polyoxyl glycerides, hydrogenated castor oil derivatives, and polyoxyethylene sorbitan fatty acid esters.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A23L 33/10 - Modifying nutritive qualities of foodsDietetic productsPreparation or treatment thereof using additives
  • A61K 8/06 - Emulsions
  • A61K 8/31 - Hydrocarbons
  • A61K 8/39 - Derivatives containing from 2 to 10 oxyalkylene groups
  • A61K 8/86 - Polyethers
  • A61K 9/107 - Emulsions
  • A61K 31/015 - Hydrocarbons carbocyclic
  • A61K 47/14 - Esters of carboxylic acids, e.g. fatty acid monoglycerides, medium-chain triglycerides, parabens or PEG fatty acid esters
  • A61K 47/26 - Carbohydrates, e.g. sugar alcohols, amino sugars, nucleic acids, mono-, di- or oligo-saccharidesDerivatives thereof, e.g. polysorbates, sorbitan fatty acid esters or glycyrrhizin
  • A61P 1/14 - Prodigestives, e.g. acids, enzymes, appetite stimulants, antidyspeptics, tonics, antiflatulents
  • A61P 25/00 - Drugs for disorders of the nervous system
  • A61P 29/00 - Non-central analgesic, antipyretic or antiinflammatory agents, e.g. antirheumatic agentsNon-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs [NSAID]
  • A61P 31/00 - Antiinfectives, i.e. antibiotics, antiseptics, chemotherapeutics
  • A61P 37/02 - Immunomodulators
  • A61P 37/08 - Antiallergic agents
  • A61Q 19/00 - Preparations for care of the skin

43.

NON-COMBUSTION TYPE AEROSOL-GENERATING ARTICLE, NON-COMBUSTION TYPE AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE, AND NON-COMBUSTION TYPE AEROSOL-GENERATING SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2025035067
Publication Number 2026/075205
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-10-02
Publication Date 2026-04-09
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Shibuichi, Hiroshi
  • Sugyo, Mitsuharu

Abstract

This non-combustion type aerosol-generating article comprises an aerosol-generating segment and a hollow tube segment provided downstream of the aerosol-generating segment. The length of the hollow tube segment is 75-700 mm.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
  • A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
  • A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors

44.

FILTER FOR AEROSOL-GENERATING ARTICLE, AND AEROSOL-GENERATING ARTICLE COMPRISING SAID FILTER

      
Application Number JP2024035051
Publication Number 2026/074601
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-01
Publication Date 2026-04-09
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Makino, Masanari
  • Motodamari, Tetsuya
  • Miyamoto, Shingo
  • Akao, Takumi

Abstract

Provided is a filter for an aerosol-generating article, the filter comprising an additive-containing segment, wherein the additive-containing segment includes a sheet material wrapped with a wrapper, the sheet material containing an additive, and the additive having phenol filtration capability and a melting point of 70 °C or less.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24D 3/06 - Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters
  • A24D 3/17 - Filters specially adapted for simulated smoking devices

45.

AEROSOL GENERATION PRODUCT AND AEROSOL GENERATION SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2024033996
Publication Number 2026/069439
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-24
Publication Date 2026-04-02
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Katsuda, Hiroshi
  • Inoue, Yasunobu
  • Inaba, Katsunori

Abstract

[Problem] The present invention provides a mechanism capable of improving quality of user experience. [Solution] This aerosol generation product is provided with a molded case, a susceptor, and an aerosol source. The susceptor is fixed to the case. The aerosol source is positioned so that heat can be conducted thereto from the susceptor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/465 - Shape or structure of electric heating means specially adapted for induction heating

46.

SMOKING SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2024034090
Publication Number 2026/069456
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-25
Publication Date 2026-04-02
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Yamada, Manabu

Abstract

Provided is a smoking system comprising a flavor-generating article and an aerosol-generating device. The flavor-generating article has a first flavor source, a second flavor source, and a container that accommodates the first flavor source and the second flavor source. The aerosol-generating device has an aerosol generation region for generating an aerosol from the first flavor source and the second flavor source. When one among the first flavor source and the second flavor source is positioned in the aerosol generation region, the other among the first flavor source and the second flavor source is positioned outside the aerosol generation region.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts

47.

COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, TERMINAL DEVICE, AND CONTROL METHOD

      
Application Number JP2024034274
Publication Number 2026/069494
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-25
Publication Date 2026-04-02
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hasegawa Takashi
  • Yamada Manabu

Abstract

A communication system (10) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: an inhalation device (100) that generates an aerosol generated by heating a base material; and a terminal device (200) that can be communicatively connected to the inhalation device. The inhalation device acquires sensing information obtained by sensing information relating to the generated aerosol, and transmits the acquired sensing information to the terminal device. On the basis of the sensing information received from the inhalation device, the terminal device creates prescribed graphic information indicating characteristics of the generated aerosol, and displays the prescribed graphic information.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/65 - Devices with integrated communication means, e.g. wireless communication means
  • A24F 40/50 - Control or monitoring
  • A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors

48.

COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, TERMINAL DEVICE, AND CONTROL METHOD

      
Application Number JP2024034275
Publication Number 2026/069495
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-25
Publication Date 2026-04-02
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hasegawa Takashi
  • Yamada Manabu

Abstract

A communication system (10) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a suction device (100) that heats a substrate on the basis of a heating profile to generate an aerosol, and a terminal device (200) capable of a communication connection with the suction device, wherein the terminal device (200) displays prescribed graphic information indicating characteristics of the generated aerosol for each of a plurality of the heating profiles, accepts a user selection for at least one of the plurality of the prescribed graphic information corresponding to each of the plurality of the heating profiles, and transmits the heating profile corresponding to the at least one selected prescribed graphic information to the suction device (100), and the suction device (100) controls heating of the substrate on the basis of the heating profile received from the terminal device (200).

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/65 - Devices with integrated communication means, e.g. wireless communication means
  • A24F 40/50 - Control or monitoring
  • A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors

49.

COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, TERMINAL DEVICE, AND CONTROL METHOD

      
Application Number JP2024034278
Publication Number 2026/069496
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-25
Publication Date 2026-04-02
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hasegawa Takashi
  • Yamada Manabu

Abstract

A communication system (10) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes an inhalation device (100) that generates an aerosol generated by heating a base material and a terminal device (200) that can be communicatively connected to the inhalation device (100), wherein: the inhalation device (100) transmits information indicating that heating has started to the terminal device (200); and the terminal device (200) creates prescribed graphic information indicating the characteristics of the aerosol generated by the heating in the inhalation device (100) on the basis of the information indicating that heating has started, said information being received from the inhalation device (100), and starts displaying the prescribed graphic information in accordance with the start of the heating in the inhalation device (100).

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/65 - Devices with integrated communication means, e.g. wireless communication means
  • A24F 40/50 - Control or monitoring
  • A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors

50.

TETRAHYDROPYRROLOPYRIMIDINONE COMPOUND AND PHARMACEUTICAL USE THEREOF

      
Application Number JP2025034290
Publication Number 2026/071137
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-09-29
Publication Date 2026-04-02
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Watanabe, Eiichi
  • Araki, Yusuke
  • Aoyagi, Koichi
  • Yamanaka, Hiroshi
  • Kondo, Kentaro
  • Seki, Noriyoshi
  • Matsuo, Takuya
  • Hara, Yoshinori
  • Ito, Shunya
  • Nakao, Yuta

Abstract

The present invention relates to a compound having RIPK1 inhibitory activity. The present invention provides a compound represented by, for example, the structural formula shown here, and a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07D 471/14 - Ortho-condensed systems
  • A61K 31/519 - PyrimidinesHydrogenated pyrimidines, e.g. trimethoprim ortho- or peri-condensed with heterocyclic rings
  • A61K 31/527 - PyrimidinesHydrogenated pyrimidines, e.g. trimethoprim spiro-condensed
  • A61K 31/529 - PyrimidinesHydrogenated pyrimidines, e.g. trimethoprim forming part of bridged ring systems
  • A61P 1/00 - Drugs for disorders of the alimentary tract or the digestive system
  • A61P 1/04 - Drugs for disorders of the alimentary tract or the digestive system for ulcers, gastritis or reflux esophagitis, e.g. antacids, inhibitors of acid secretion, mucosal protectants
  • A61P 1/16 - Drugs for disorders of the alimentary tract or the digestive system for liver or gallbladder disorders, e.g. hepatoprotective agents, cholagogues, litholytics
  • A61P 1/18 - Drugs for disorders of the alimentary tract or the digestive system for pancreatic disorders, e.g. pancreatic enzymes
  • A61P 3/00 - Drugs for disorders of the metabolism
  • A61P 3/06 - Antihyperlipidemics
  • A61P 9/10 - Drugs for disorders of the cardiovascular system for treating ischaemic or atherosclerotic diseases, e.g. antianginal drugs, coronary vasodilators, drugs for myocardial infarction, retinopathy, cerebrovascula insufficiency, renal arteriosclerosis
  • A61P 13/12 - Drugs for disorders of the urinary system of the kidneys
  • A61P 17/06 - Antipsoriatics
  • A61P 19/02 - Drugs for skeletal disorders for joint disorders, e.g. arthritis, arthrosis
  • A61P 21/00 - Drugs for disorders of the muscular or neuromuscular system
  • A61P 21/02 - Muscle relaxants, e.g. for tetanus or cramps
  • A61P 25/00 - Drugs for disorders of the nervous system
  • A61P 25/16 - Anti-Parkinson drugs
  • A61P 25/24 - Antidepressants
  • A61P 25/28 - Drugs for disorders of the nervous system for treating neurodegenerative disorders of the central nervous system, e.g. nootropic agents, cognition enhancers, drugs for treating Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia
  • A61P 27/02 - Ophthalmic agents
  • A61P 27/06 - Antiglaucoma agents or miotics
  • A61P 31/04 - Antibacterial agents
  • A61P 31/14 - Antivirals for RNA viruses
  • A61P 35/00 - Antineoplastic agents
  • A61P 37/02 - Immunomodulators
  • A61P 37/06 - Immunosuppressants, e.g. drugs for graft rejection
  • A61P 43/00 - Drugs for specific purposes, not provided for in groups
  • C07D 471/20 - Spiro-condensed systems
  • C07D 487/04 - Ortho-condensed systems
  • C07D 487/08 - Bridged systems
  • C07D 487/10 - Spiro-condensed systems
  • C07D 491/20 - Spiro-condensed systems
  • C07D 491/147 - Ortho-condensed systems the condensed system containing one ring with oxygen as ring hetero atom and two rings with nitrogen as ring hetero atom

51.

CRIMPED FLAVOR SHEET STRAND, FLAVOR ROD, COMBUSTION FLAVOR INHALER AND HEAT-NOT-BURN FLAVOR INHALER, AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING SAME

      
Application Number JP2024033088
Publication Number 2026/062735
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-17
Publication Date 2026-03-26
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Esashi, Junki
  • Matsuda, Takahiro
  • Hashimoto, Ayaka
  • Okawa, Naoki
  • Yoshino, Daisuke
  • Uchii, Kimitaka

Abstract

Provided is a crimped flavor sheet strand having high bulkiness. This method for producing a crimped flavor sheet strand includes a step for producing a continuous flavor sheet having a moisture content of 15-40 mass %, and a step for crimping the continuous flavor sheet.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24B 3/14 - Forming reconstituted tobacco products, e.g. wrapper materials, sheets, imitation leaves, rods, cakesForms of such products
  • A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices

52.

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CUTTING SEGMENT FOR AEROSOL-GENERATING ARTICLE

      
Application Number JP2024033481
Publication Number 2026/062827
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-19
Publication Date 2026-03-26
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Okada, Mitsuru
  • Ayabe, Shunsaku

Abstract

A device (10) for cutting a segment (1) for an aerosol-generating article comprises: a conveyance path (12) along which the segment (1) is conveyed along an axial direction (A) thereof; an injection nozzle (14) that injects a liquid (L) from an injection port (14b) of a tip (14a) toward the segment (1) being conveyed; a pump unit (16) that supplies the liquid (L) at a prescribed pressure (P) to the injection nozzle (14) via a liquid path (22); and a movement unit (18) that cuts the segment (1) by causing the tip (14a) of the injection nozzle (14) from which the liquid (L) is injected to move in a transverse direction with respect to the conveyance path (12) at a prescribed transverse speed (α).

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24C 5/28 - Cutting-off the tobacco rod
  • A24D 3/18 - Mouthpieces for cigars or cigarettesManufacture thereof

53.

AEROSOL GENERATION DEVICE AND AEROSOL GENERATION SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2024033677
Publication Number 2026/062877
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-20
Publication Date 2026-03-26
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Inoue, Yasunobu
  • Yamada, Manabu

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a mechanism for enabling further improvement in the quality of a user experience. [Solution] This aerosol generation device comprises: a first generation unit that generates a first aerosol using a first aerosol source containing an olfactory component; a second generation unit that generates a second aerosol using a second aerosol source containing a taste component; and a mouthpiece that has a first flow path through which the first aerosol passes and a second flow path through which the second aerosol passes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts

54.

FLAVOR-GENERATING ARTICLE, FLAVOR INHALATION SYSTEM, EXTRUDED MEMBER, AND PRODUCTION METHOD FOR EXTRUDED MEMBER

      
Application Number JP2024032802
Publication Number 2026/058403
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-13
Publication Date 2026-03-19
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Okawa, Naoki
  • Hanawa, Keiichi
  • Senda, Kotaro
  • Koide, Akihiro

Abstract

A flavor-generating article according to the present invention includes a flavor-generating segment, a downstream segment that is provided on the downstream side of the flavor-generating segment, and a tipping paper that links the flavor-generating segment and the downstream segment. The flavor-generating segment includes an extruded member that includes an aerosol source and a flavor source. The tipping paper surrounds the extruded member. The flavor-generating segment includes an air passage that is formed inside the extruded member and/or between the extruded member and the tipping paper and extends from an upstream end to a downstream end of the extruded member.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
  • A24B 3/14 - Forming reconstituted tobacco products, e.g. wrapper materials, sheets, imitation leaves, rods, cakesForms of such products
  • A24B 15/12 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes of reconstituted tobacco
  • A24C 5/01 - Making cigarettes for simulated smoking devices
  • A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors

55.

FLAVOR INHALER

      
Application Number JP2024032807
Publication Number 2026/058405
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-13
Publication Date 2026-03-19
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Hirabayashi, Tatsuya

Abstract

This flavor inhaler comprises: a first housing that includes an accommodation part for accommodating a consumable and that has a first longitudinal axis; and a second housing that is connected to the first housing and has a second longitudinal axis. The first housing is configured to rotate about a rotational axis orthogonal to the second longitudinal axis, and to be movable between a first position in which the first longitudinal axis and the second longitudinal axis are parallel, and a second position in which the first longitudinal axis and the second longitudinal axis intersect. The flavor inhaler is configured to be able to heat the consumable when the first housing is in the first position and when the first housing is in the second position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts
  • A24F 40/95 - Arrangements or methods specially adapted for charging batteries thereof structurally associated with cases

56.

SEGMENT FOR AEROSOL GENERATING ARTICLE, AEROSOL GENERATING ARTICLE, AND NON-COMBUSTION TYPE AEROSOL GENERATING SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2024032276
Publication Number 2026/053438
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-09
Publication Date 2026-03-12
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Motodamari, Tetsuya

Abstract

A segment for an aerosol generating article according to the present invention includes a sheet material and a wrapper that is wrapped around the sheet material. The segment for an aerosol generating article has pores, and the volume of pores having a pore diameter of 70-200 μm inclusive is greater than the volume of pores having a pore diameter of 0.5 μm or more and less than 70 μm.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24D 3/17 - Filters specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
  • A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices

57.

PLUG AND FLAVOR INHALATION ARTICLE

      
Application Number JP2024032232
Publication Number 2026/053413
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-09
Publication Date 2026-03-12
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Akai, Makoto
  • Motodamari, Tetsuya

Abstract

Provided is a plug obtained by cutting a rod perpendicularly to the longitudinal direction of the rod, the plug having a filler and an inner plug wrap wound around the filler, wherein the filler is formed from a single crimped sheet or a plurality of crimped sheets, and a variation in airflow resistance after cutting is suppressed to 24% or less.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24D 3/17 - Filters specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
  • A24D 3/08 - Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters of organic materials as carrier or major constituent
  • A24D 3/10 - Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters of organic materials as carrier or major constituent of cellulose or cellulose derivatives

58.

AEROSOL-GENERATING SEGMENT, AEROSOL-GENERATING ARTICLE, AND NON-COMBUSTION AEROSOL-GENERATING SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2025031701
Publication Number 2026/054090
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-09-08
Publication Date 2026-03-12
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Motodamari, Tetsuya
  • Yoshizaki, Akane

Abstract

This aerosol-generating segment comprises a sheet material containing a tobacco raw material and has pores, wherein the cumulative pore volume of the aerosol-generating segment for pores having a diameter of 0.5-200 μm is 0.60 mL/g or more.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
  • A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors

59.

AEROSOL GENERATION DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2024031387
Publication Number 2026/048028
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-30
Publication Date 2026-03-05
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Aradachi Takao
  • Marubashi Keiji

Abstract

Provided is an inhalation device (100) that generates aerosol by heating an aerosol source through induction-heating of a susceptor (Su), to which the aerosol source is provided in a manner enabling heating thereof, the inhalation device (100) comprising: a resonant circuit (80) that includes a resonant coil (81) and a resonant capacitor (82) and that induction-heats the susceptor (Su) by being supplied with electric power; a detection coil (91) that is disposed at a position where the detection coil (91) can be magnetically coupled with the resonant coil (81); and an MCU (30) as a control unit that is configured to be capable of acquiring a value related to the voltage of the detection coil (91) and that controls electric power supplied to the resonant circuit (80) on the basis of the value related to the voltage of the detection coil (91).

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/465 - Shape or structure of electric heating means specially adapted for induction heating

60.

AEROSOL GENERATION DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2024031390
Publication Number 2026/048030
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-30
Publication Date 2026-03-05
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Marubashi Keiji
  • Aradachi Takao

Abstract

An inhalation device (100) generates an aerosol by heating an aerosol source. The inhalation device 100 comprises: a power reception circuit (20) having a secondary coil (21) that receives, in a contactless manner, power output from a power transmission circuit (10) having a primary coil (11) which generates a magnetic field through AC power applied from an AC power source (5), the secondary coil (21) generating an induced current according to the magnetic field generated by the primary coil (11); and a heating unit (121) that heats an aerosol source and/or a flavor source by using the power received by at least the power reception circuit (20).

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
  • A24F 40/465 - Shape or structure of electric heating means specially adapted for induction heating

61.

AEROSOL GENERATION DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2024031383
Publication Number 2026/048026
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-30
Publication Date 2026-03-05
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Aradachi Takao
  • Marubashi Keiji

Abstract

In the present invention, an inhalation device (100), by inductively heating a susceptor (Su) provided to enable heating of an aerosol source, heats the aerosol source to generate an aerosol. The inhalation device comprises a resonance circuit (80), a detection-use capacitor (91), and an MCU (30). The resonance circuit (80) inductively heats the susceptor (Su) by supplying power to a resonance coil (81) and a resonance capacitor (82). The detection-use capacitor (91) is connected to the resonance capacitor (82) via a diode (D) serving as a rectifying element. The MCU (30) is configured to be capable of acquiring a value relating to the voltage of the detection-use capacitor (91) and controls the power supplied to the resonance circuit (80) on the basis of the acquired value relating to the voltage of the detection-use capacitor (91).

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/465 - Shape or structure of electric heating means specially adapted for induction heating
  • A24F 40/57 - Temperature control

62.

AEROSOL GENERATION DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2024031384
Publication Number 2026/048027
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-30
Publication Date 2026-03-05
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Aradachi Takao
  • Marubashi Keiji

Abstract

An inhalation device (100) generates aerosol by heating an aerosol source by inductively heating a susceptor (Su) provided so as to be capable of heating the aerosol source. The inhalation device (100) comprises: a battery (10); a plurality of resonance circuits (80) provided in parallel to each other relative to the battery (10); a plurality of drive circuits (70) provided so as to correspond to the plurality of resonance circuits (80); and an MCU (30). At least one switching element (72) is provided between each resonance circuit (80) and a ground (GND) serving as a reference potential. When driving a drive circuit (70A) provided so as to correspond to a resonance circuit (80A) that is brought into a heating operation state, the MCU (30) controls the switching element (72) provided so as to correspond to a resonance circuit (80B) that is in a non-heating operation state.

IPC Classes  ?

63.

AEROSOL GENERATION DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2024031389
Publication Number 2026/048029
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-30
Publication Date 2026-03-05
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Marubashi Keiji
  • Aradachi Takao

Abstract

An inhalation device (100) comprises: a first DC/DC converter (40) that generates, from a battery voltage, a power system voltage different from the battery voltage; a second DC/DC converter (50) that generates, from the battery voltage, a second system voltage different from the battery voltage and the power system voltage; a resonance circuit (80) that inductively heats a susceptor (Su) by being supplied with electrical power; and a drive circuit (70) that has a field effect transistor such as a first FET (71) and controls the electrical power supply to the resonance circuit (80) by turning on and off the field effect transistor. The electrical power based on the power system voltage is supplied to the resonance circuit (80). However, a drive voltage based on the second system voltage is supplied to the field effect transistor of the drive circuit (70).

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/465 - Shape or structure of electric heating means specially adapted for induction heating
  • A24F 40/50 - Control or monitoring

64.

FLAVOR INHALER OR AEROSOL GENERATION APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SAME, AND PROGRAM THEREFOR

      
Application Number JP2024029595
Publication Number 2026/042200
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-21
Publication Date 2026-02-26
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nakajima, Masahiro
  • Sakai, Ryuji

Abstract

Provided are a flavor inhaler and the like capable of more reliably reducing the influence of noise during sensing. Disclosed is a device that is a flavor inhaler or an aerosol generation apparatus, and that comprises: a power supply unit; a sensing circuit that acquires information relating to the inside or the outside of the flavor inhaler or the aerosol generation device; an electric current circuit that becomes a noise source during a sensing operation of the sensing circuit; an interruption unit that interrupts the electric current supplied from the power supply unit to the electric current circuit; and a control unit that turns on the interruption unit during the sensing operation of the sensing circuit.

IPC Classes  ?

65.

AEROSOL-GENERATING ARTICLE AND AEROSOL-GENERATING SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2024028420
Publication Number 2026/033719
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-08
Publication Date 2026-02-12
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Otokawa, Takuya

Abstract

The present invention provides a non-combustion-heating-type aerosol-generating article. The aerosol-generating article comprises an aerosol-generating segment and an airflow guide section that is positioned on the interior of the aerosol-generating segment, said airflow guide section being configured to guide air that has flowed into the aerosol-generating segment so that at least some of the air flows on the outside of the airflow guide section in the radial direction. The airflow guide section is shorter than the aerosol-generating segment in the longitudinal direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
  • A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors

66.

TOBACCO COMPOSITION PRODUCTION METHOD

      
Application Number JP2025020816
Publication Number 2026/033984
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-06-09
Publication Date 2026-02-12
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamauchi, Shun
  • Hirose, Fumiaki
  • Kobayashi, Shunzo

Abstract

This tobacco composition production method includes a feature of irradiating a raw material liquid containing a photosynthetic pigment, the raw material liquid selected from a tobacco leaf extract and a tobacco leaf dispersion, with irradiation light selected from red light and blue light, to obtain a tobacco composition having a less nicotine content compared to the raw material liquid.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24B 15/24 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by extractionTobacco extracts
  • A24B 15/22 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by application of electric or wave energy or particle radiation

67.

PYRAZOLOPYRIMIDINE COMPOUND AND PHARMACEUTICAL USE THEREOF

      
Application Number JP2025026800
Publication Number 2026/029041
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-07-29
Publication Date 2026-02-05
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamasaki, Takayuki
  • Ueyama, Kazuhito
  • Akagi, Yusuke
  • Ogawa, Hiroyuki
  • Yamanaka, Hiroshi

Abstract

The present invention provides a compound having NF-κB-inducing kinase inhibitory activity. The present invention provides the compound in formula [I] and a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07D 487/04 - Ortho-condensed systems
  • A61K 31/519 - PyrimidinesHydrogenated pyrimidines, e.g. trimethoprim ortho- or peri-condensed with heterocyclic rings
  • A61P 1/16 - Drugs for disorders of the alimentary tract or the digestive system for liver or gallbladder disorders, e.g. hepatoprotective agents, cholagogues, litholytics
  • A61P 3/04 - AnorexiantsAntiobesity agents
  • A61P 3/06 - Antihyperlipidemics
  • A61P 3/10 - Drugs for disorders of the metabolism for glucose homeostasis for hyperglycaemia, e.g. antidiabetics
  • A61P 13/12 - Drugs for disorders of the urinary system of the kidneys
  • A61P 17/00 - Drugs for dermatological disorders
  • A61P 19/02 - Drugs for skeletal disorders for joint disorders, e.g. arthritis, arthrosis
  • A61P 19/10 - Drugs for skeletal disorders for bone diseases, e.g. rachitism, Paget's disease for osteoporosis
  • A61P 25/00 - Drugs for disorders of the nervous system
  • A61P 29/00 - Non-central analgesic, antipyretic or antiinflammatory agents, e.g. antirheumatic agentsNon-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs [NSAID]
  • A61P 35/00 - Antineoplastic agents
  • A61P 37/06 - Immunosuppressants, e.g. drugs for graft rejection
  • A61P 37/08 - Antiallergic agents
  • A61P 43/00 - Drugs for specific purposes, not provided for in groups
  • C07D 519/00 - Heterocyclic compounds containing more than one system of two or more relevant hetero rings condensed among themselves or condensed with a common carbocyclic ring system not provided for in groups or

68.

FLAVOR INHALER, FLAVOR INHALATION SYSTEM, BATTERY ASSEMBLY, AND BATTERY REPLACEMENT METHOD

      
Application Number JP2024027665
Publication Number 2026/028419
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-02
Publication Date 2026-02-05
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Hirabayashi, Tatsuya

Abstract

A flavor inhaler according to the present invention comprises: a heating unit that heats a flavor source; a battery that supplies power to the heating unit; a battery housing part that houses the battery; and a holding member that is attached to the battery and holds the battery. The holding member comprises a first holding part that is located between the battery and the battery housing part.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts

69.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING AEROSOL-GENERATING ARTICLE

      
Application Number JP2024026630
Publication Number 2026/023013
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-25
Publication Date 2026-01-29
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamashita, Hiroaki
  • Tskhay, Leonid

Abstract

This method for producing an aerosol-generating article (1) comprises: a first continuous body formation step (S1) for forming two first continuous bodies (50); a first separation step (S2) for separating the two first continuous bodies (50); a first supply step (S3) for forming a second continuous body (60); a first lapping step (S4) for forming a first joined body (70); a first cutting step (S5) for forming two divided bodies (80); a first inversion step (S6) for inverting the two divided bodies (80) in the axial direction (A); a second separation step (S7) for separating the two divided bodies (80) in the axial direction (A); a second supply step (S8) for forming the third continuous body (90); a second lapping step (S9) for forming a second joined body (100); and a second cutting step (S10) for cutting the second joined body (100) to form two aerosol-generating articles (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24C 5/52 - Incorporating filters or mouthpieces into a cigarette rod or a tobacco rod
  • A24C 5/01 - Making cigarettes for simulated smoking devices
  • A24F 40/70 - Manufacture

70.

INHALATION DEVICE AND METHOD

      
Application Number JP2024025878
Publication Number 2026/018403
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-19
Publication Date 2026-01-22
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Yamada, Manabu

Abstract

Provided is an inhalation device comprising: a heating unit that heats an inhalation article source; a power supply unit that supplies electric power to the heating unit; a notification unit that provides a notification to a user of the inhalation device; and a control unit that performs an inhalation session according to a heating profile which defines a time-series transition of a target temperature of the heating unit over the inhalation session. In the inhalation device, the control unit is configured to: acquire operation information pertaining to a preheating operation performed after the start of heating of the inhalation article source in an inhalation session; and determine, on the basis of the operation information, whether to cause the notification unit to perform a first notification operation.

IPC Classes  ?

71.

INHALATION DEVICE AND METHOD

      
Application Number JP2024025879
Publication Number 2026/018404
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-19
Publication Date 2026-01-22
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Yamada, Manabu

Abstract

Provided is an inhalation device comprising: a heating unit that heats an inhalation article source; a power source unit that supplies power to the heating unit; a notification unit that provides notification to a user of the inhalation device; and a control unit that executes an inhalation session according to a heating profile in which the time-series transition of a target temperature for the heating unit over the inhalation session has been stipulated. In this device, the control unit is configured so as to determine, on the basis of the moisture content included in the inhalation article source, whether to cause the notification unit to execute a first notification operation for prompting the user to perform a prescribed action.

IPC Classes  ?

72.

PYRIDAZINE COMPOUND AND PHARMACEUTICAL USE THEREOF

      
Application Number JP2025023389
Publication Number 2026/009854
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-06-30
Publication Date 2026-01-08
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Iwayama, Toshihiko
  • Nishimaru, Tatsuya
  • Otake, Kazuki
  • Oshita, Kengo

Abstract

The present invention provides a compound having inhibitory activity against a Mas-related G protein-coupled receptor X2. The present invention provides a compound having the following structural formula or the like, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07D 403/04 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, having nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, not provided for by group containing two hetero rings directly linked by a ring-member-to-ring- member bond
  • A61K 31/501 - PyridazinesHydrogenated pyridazines not condensed and containing further heterocyclic rings
  • A61P 1/04 - Drugs for disorders of the alimentary tract or the digestive system for ulcers, gastritis or reflux esophagitis, e.g. antacids, inhibitors of acid secretion, mucosal protectants
  • A61P 17/00 - Drugs for dermatological disorders
  • A61P 17/04 - Antipruritics
  • A61P 19/02 - Drugs for skeletal disorders for joint disorders, e.g. arthritis, arthrosis
  • A61P 29/00 - Non-central analgesic, antipyretic or antiinflammatory agents, e.g. antirheumatic agentsNon-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs [NSAID]
  • A61P 37/08 - Antiallergic agents
  • A61P 43/00 - Drugs for specific purposes, not provided for in groups

73.

DEVICE THAT IS FLAVOR INHALATION ARTICLE OR AEROSOL GENERATION DEVICE, AND METHOD AND PROGRAM RELATING THERETO

      
Application Number JP2024023736
Publication Number 2026/009267
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-01
Publication Date 2026-01-08
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Shiraishi, Takuya
  • Jomura, Naohiro

Abstract

Provided is a flavor inhalation article, etc., with which it is possible to impart a stimulus to a user at a time which is delayed from a puffing operation performed by the user and in which the puffing operation is not performed. This device that is a flavor inhalation article or an aerosol generation device comprises: a stimulation device; and a controller configured to operate the stimulation device in at least part of a period after a puffing operation is performed by a user in one inhalation cycle of a flavor or an aerosol, the puffing operation not being performed in said period.

IPC Classes  ?

74.

AEROSOL-GENERATING ARTICLE AND NON-COMBUSTION AEROSOL-GENERATING SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2024023553
Publication Number 2026/004105
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-28
Publication Date 2026-01-02
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Makino, Masanari
  • Motodamari, Tetsuya

Abstract

An aerosol-generating article comprising an aerosol-generating segment, wherein the aerosol-generating segment includes a sheet material and granules, the sheet material has a gel layer on a surface thereof, and the granules are disposed adhered to the gel layer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
  • A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors

75.

TOBACCO MATERIAL DERIVED FROM PLANT BODY OF GENUS NICOTIANA, TOBACCO PRODUCT, PLANT BODY OF GENUS NICOTIANA, AND METHOD FOR IMPARTING COOLING SENSATION TO TOBACCO PRODUCT

      
Application Number JP2025022751
Publication Number 2026/004868
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-06-24
Publication Date 2026-01-02
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takeuchi, Takanori
  • Magome, Hiroshi
  • Shimomura, Ippei
  • Udagawa, Hisashi
  • Tanaka, Masaki
  • Yoshizaki, Makoto
  • Kato, Sho
  • Kobayashi, Shunzo
  • Oyama, Kiyoshi
  • Miyata, Soshiro
  • Sato, Moeko
  • Zhu, Zheng
  • Takakura, Yoshimitsu

Abstract

Provided is a tobacco product in which a tobacco material itself produces a cooling sensation. A tobacco material derived from a plant body of the genus Nicotiana according to the present disclosure is derived from a plant body of the genus Nicotiana into which a mutation causing suppression of the function of an endogenous JOX gene has been introduced. This tobacco material has a cold-sensitive receptor TRPM8 activity.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01H 5/00 - Angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, characterised by their plant partsAngiosperms characterised otherwise than by their botanic taxonomy
  • A01H 6/82 - Solanaceae, e.g. pepper, tobacco, potato, tomato or eggplant
  • A24B 15/10 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes
  • C12N 15/29 - Genes encoding plant proteins, e.g. thaumatin
  • C12N 15/53 - Oxidoreductases (1)

76.

AEROSOL-GENERATING ARTICLE

      
Application Number JP2025023142
Publication Number 2026/004995
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-06-27
Publication Date 2026-01-02
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Murakoshi, Katsunori

Abstract

An aerosol-generating article provided with an aerosol-generating unit that includes (A) an aerosol-generating composition and (B) a wrapper for packaging the composition, wherein the (A) aerosol-generating composition includes a base material and an additive, the additive includes (A1) an aerosol source, the amount of the additive is 0.4-3.5 parts by weight per 1 part by weight of the base material, the additive includes 30-80 wt% of the (A1) aerosol source based on the aerosol-generating composition, and the (B) wrapper has a multilayer structure including an aluminum layer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
  • A24F 40/00 - Electrically operated smoking devicesComponent parts thereofManufacture thereofMaintenance or testing thereofCharging means specially adapted therefor

77.

FLAVOR INHALATION ARTICLE

      
Application Number JP2024022987
Publication Number 2026/003955
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-25
Publication Date 2026-01-02
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Miyatani, Yasuhiro
  • Shibuichi, Hiroshi

Abstract

A flavor inhalation article (1) is provided with: a substrate part (10) that generates an aerosol by combustion or heating; a filter part (20) disposed downstream of the substrate part (10) and into which air can flow from the outside in a direction intersecting the longitudinal direction of the substrate part (10); and a connection member (30) surrounding the filter part (20). Between the filter part (20) and the connection member (30), there are formed: a cuboidal gap (40) which is provided on the substrate part (10) side of the filter part (20) and allows air to flow downstream from an upstream end of the connection member (30); and a blocking part (34) which is provided on the opposite side from the substrate part (10) with respect to the cuboid gap (40) and blocks air flowing toward a downstream end of the connection member (30).

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24D 1/04 - CigarsCigarettes with mouthpieces or filter-tips
  • A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
  • A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors

78.

PRODUCTION METHOD FOR SHEET FOR FLAVOR-GENERATING ARTICLE

      
Application Number JP2024022997
Publication Number 2026/003957
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-25
Publication Date 2026-01-02
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Okawa, Naoki

Abstract

According to the present invention, a production method for a sheet includes a dough formation step (S10) for forming a dough that is an intermediate product for a sheet from a flavor-generating substance that is a material for the sheet, a drying step (S20) for drying the formed dough, and a cooling step (S30) for cooling the dried dough to form a sheet. The dough formation step (S10) includes a first moisture measurement process (P11) for measuring the moisture content of the flavor-generating substance, a first moisture adjustment process (P12) for adjusting the moisture content of the flavor-generating substance to a prescribed first moisture content on the basis of the moisture content measured at the first moisture measurement process (P11), a crushing process (P13) for crushing the flavor-generating substance that was adjusted to the first moisture content at the first moisture adjustment process (P12) into particles to form a crushed substance, a mixing process (P14) for forming a mixed substance by mixing and kneading a mixed material that includes the crushed substance, a binder, water, and an aerosol formation agent, and a rolling process (P15) for rolling the mixed substance to form the dough.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24B 3/14 - Forming reconstituted tobacco products, e.g. wrapper materials, sheets, imitation leaves, rods, cakesForms of such products
  • A24B 3/04 - Humidifying or drying tobacco bunches or cut tobacco

79.

AEROSOL-GENERATING ARTICLE AND NON-COMBUSTION AEROSOL-GENERATING SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2024023552
Publication Number 2026/004104
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-28
Publication Date 2026-01-02
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Makino, Masanari
  • Motodamari, Tetsuya

Abstract

An aerosol-generating article comprising an aerosol-generating unit and a filter unit, wherein the filter unit includes a granule segment having a sheet material and granules, the sheet material has a viscous substance on a surface thereof, and the granules are disposed adhered to the viscous substance.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24D 3/17 - Filters specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
  • A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
  • A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors

80.

AEROSOL GENERATION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AEROSOL GENERATION DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2024022324
Publication Number 2025/262864
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-20
Publication Date 2025-12-26
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Uekubo, Masahiro
  • Ikai, Yusuke
  • Ishida, Masato
  • Kudo, Takahisa
  • Akiyama, Takeshi

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a setup that makes it possible to further improve thermal insulation performance. [Solution] An aerosol generation device includes: a heating mechanism having a storage section capable of receiving an aerosol-generating product for generating an aerosol when heated; and an elastic heat insulating section arranged outside the heating mechanism, wherein the heat insulating section is cylindrically formed from a material containing aerogel and is elastically brought into close contact with the heating mechanism disposed in an internal space thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts

81.

FLAVORING-CARRYING COMPONENT OF FLAVOR-GENERATING ARTICLE, FLAVOR-GENERATING ARTICLE, AND COATING LIQUID

      
Application Number JP2024021242
Publication Number 2025/257950
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-11
Publication Date 2025-12-18
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tanaka, Yasuo
  • Kaihatsu, Yutaka

Abstract

A flavoring-carrying component of a flavor-generating article, comprising a base member, and a flavoring composition carried on the base member and comprising a hydrophobic flavoring, hydroxypropyl cellulose, pullulan, and glycerol.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24B 15/16 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes of tobacco substitutes
  • A24B 15/30 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by chemical substances by organic substances
  • A24D 3/14 - Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters of organic materials as additive

82.

FLAVOR INHALER, FLAVOR INHALATION SYSTEM, AND HOUSING FOR FLAVOR INHALER

      
Application Number JP2024021145
Publication Number 2025/257919
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-11
Publication Date 2025-12-18
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Hirabayashi, Tatsuya

Abstract

This flavor inhaler comprises: a housing; and an accommodation part for accommodating a consumable to be heated. The housing includes: a first wall constituting an outer surface of the flavor inhaler; a second wall surrounded by the first wall; and a third wall located between the first wall and the second wall. The third wall demarcates a first air layer located between the first wall and the second wall, and the second wall surrounds the accommodation part.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts

83.

FLAVOR-GENERATING ARTICLE

      
Application Number JP2024021223
Publication Number 2025/257941
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-11
Publication Date 2025-12-18
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Shinkawa, Takeshi
  • Yamada, Manabu

Abstract

The present invention addresses the problem of providing a flavor-generating article that can emit a caramel-like aroma and generate a gradual change in flavor during a single session. This flavor-generating article includes a flavor-generating segment. The flavor-generating segment includes a first sheet containing a sugar and a second sheet containing nicotine. The first sheet contains (A) 5-60 wt% of the sugar, (B) 5-20 wt% of a first binder, (C) 10-60 wt% of a first aerosol source, and (D) 10-70 wt% of fibers.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24B 15/16 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes of tobacco substitutes

84.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING PRESSURE-FORMED SHEET, PRESSURE-FORMED SHEET, TOBACCO FILLER, FLAVOR-GENERATING ARTICLE, AND HEAT-NOT-BURN TYPE FLAVOR GENERATION SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2024021310
Publication Number 2025/257963
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-12
Publication Date 2025-12-18
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Okawa, Naoki

Abstract

The present invention addresses the problem of providing a method for producing a pressure-formed sheet that exhibits excellent sheet-drying efficiency. The present invention pertains to a method for producing a pressure-formed sheet, the method comprising: a step 1 for preparing a mixture by kneading at least a tobacco material and a medium; a step 2 for preparing a wet sheet by applying pressure to, and spreading, the mixture or extruding the mixture from a die; and a step 3 for drying the wet sheet. The particle size (D90) of the tobacco material is at least 500 μm. The ratio of the arithmetic average surface roughness (Sa) of at least one surface of the pressure-formed sheet with respect to the particle size (D90) of the tobacco material is at least 0.05.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24B 3/14 - Forming reconstituted tobacco products, e.g. wrapper materials, sheets, imitation leaves, rods, cakesForms of such products
  • A24B 15/14 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes of reconstituted tobacco made of tobacco and a binding agent not derived from tobacco

85.

RING-TYPE SENSOR DEVICE AND STRESS DETERMINATION SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2025013936
Publication Number 2025/258194
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-04-07
Publication Date 2025-12-18
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Doba, Yoshihiro
  • Kitte, Naoto

Abstract

This ring-type sensor device (1) comprises: one or more sensors; a non-contact chargeable power supply unit (40) which supplies power to the one or more sensors; a ring unit (2) which can be worn on a finger of a user's hand and in which the one or more sensors are disposed, and an accommodation unit (3) which is provided on the outer side of the ring unit so as to be positioned on the back side of the finger of the hand when worn, and which accommodates the power supply unit (40). The accommodation unit (3) extends beyond the width of the ring unit on at least one side of the ring unit in the width direction and accommodates, at a location spaced apart from the width of the ring unit, a power reception coil (45) for non-contact charging of the power supply unit in a direction facing the back of the finger of the hand when worn.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
  • A61B 5/02 - Detecting, measuring or recording for evaluating the cardiovascular system, e.g. pulse, heart rate, blood pressure or blood flow
  • A61B 5/16 - Devices for psychotechnicsTesting reaction times
  • A61B 5/256 - Wearable electrodes, e.g. having straps or bands
  • A61B 5/0531 - Measuring skin impedance

86.

FATIGUE STATE DETERMINATION SYSTEM AND FATIGUE STATE DETERMINATION METHOD

      
Application Number JP2025013937
Publication Number 2025/258195
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-04-07
Publication Date 2025-12-18
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Komori, Hiroaki

Abstract

A fatigue state determination system (1) comprises: a means for acquiring time-series sensor data measured by a wearable sensor worn by a user; a means for acquiring user input data input by the user; and a determination means for quantitatively determining a mental fatigue state of the user on the basis of the sensor data and the user input data. The determination means includes a means for calculating a transient fatigue degree (E2), a chronic fatigue degree (E1), and a fatigue allowance degree (E3) as quantitative information of the mental fatigue state.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/16 - Devices for psychotechnicsTesting reaction times

87.

AEROSOL GENERATION DEVICE AND AEROSOL GENERATION ARTICLE

      
Application Number JP2024019863
Publication Number 2025/248703
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-05-30
Publication Date 2025-12-04
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Sakai, Ryuji

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a mechanism enabling further improvement in determination accuracy of a state of an inhalation device. [Solution] Provided is an aerosol generation device comprising a capacitance sensor that measures a change in capacitance caused by an aerosol passing through a flow path through which an aerosol generated from an aerosol generation article passes, in which the capacitance sensor includes a resonance circuit of which a resonance frequency changes in accordance with the change in the capacitance of the flow path, and measures the change in capacitance on the basis of the resonance frequency of the resonance circuit.

IPC Classes  ?

88.

DRIED MATERIAL OF PLANT OF GENUS NICOTIANA, TOBACCO PRODUCT, PLANT OF FAMILY SOLANACEAE, AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREFOR

      
Application Number JP2025019574
Publication Number 2025/249533
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-05-29
Publication Date 2025-12-04
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takakura, Yoshimitsu
  • Udagawa, Hisashi
  • Takeuchi, Takanori
  • Magome, Hiroshi
  • Mikami, Masafumi
  • Oyama, Kiyoshi
  • Sato, Moeko
  • Zhu, Zheng
  • Hamano, Kaori
  • Koga, Kazuharu
  • Iwamoto, Hirohide

Abstract

Provided is a tobacco product having improved fragrance inhaling taste. A dried material of a plant of the genus Nicotiana according to the present disclosure is a dried material of a plant of the genus Nicotiana into which a mutation causing the suppression of the function of an endogenous caffeic acid-O-methyltransferase gene has been introduced. This dried material has a coniferin content higher than that of a dried material of a wild-type plant of the genus Nicotiana.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01H 5/00 - Angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, characterised by their plant partsAngiosperms characterised otherwise than by their botanic taxonomy
  • A01H 5/12 - Leaves
  • A01H 6/82 - Solanaceae, e.g. pepper, tobacco, potato, tomato or eggplant
  • A24B 15/10 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes
  • C12N 15/54 - Transferases (2)
  • C12N 9/10 - Transferases (2.)

89.

METHOD FOR TREATING OR PREVENTING HYPERTROPHIC CARDIOMYOPATHY

      
Application Number JP2025019665
Publication Number 2025/249555
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-05-30
Publication Date 2025-12-04
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tadaki, Hironobu
  • Fukuda, Sumiaki
  • Wakashima, Takeshi
  • Hondo, Tetsuya

Abstract

One aim of the present invention is to treat or prevent hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Provided are: a pharmaceutical composition for treatment or prevention of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy comprising a compound inhibiting SGLT1 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; and a method of treating or preventing hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, comprising administering a compound inhibiting SGLT1 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 31/4155 - 1,2-Diazoles not condensed and containing further heterocyclic rings
  • A61K 31/501 - PyridazinesHydrogenated pyridazines not condensed and containing further heterocyclic rings
  • A61K 31/506 - PyrimidinesHydrogenated pyrimidines, e.g. trimethoprim not condensed and containing further heterocyclic rings
  • A61K 31/4439 - Non-condensed pyridinesHydrogenated derivatives thereof containing further heterocyclic ring systems containing a five-membered ring with nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. omeprazole
  • A61K 31/4965 - Non-condensed pyrazines

90.

FLAVOR INHALATION ARTICLE

      
Application Number JP2024019008
Publication Number 2025/243456
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-05-23
Publication Date 2025-11-27
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Shibuichi, Hiroshi
  • Miyatani, Yasuhiro

Abstract

This flavor inhalation article 1 comprises: a flavor source 11; a filter positioned downstream of the flavor source 11; and a connection member 30 as an example of an exterior member provided so as to cover at least a portion of the outer peripheral surface of at least one of the flavor source 11 or the filter. A recessed part 32, which is recessed from the outer peripheral surface 31, is formed in the connection member 30, and a communication path 40 for providing communication between the outside and the inside is formed in at least one of a bottom part and a side part of the recess part 32.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24D 1/04 - CigarsCigarettes with mouthpieces or filter-tips
  • A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices

91.

FLAVOR INHALATION ARTICLE

      
Application Number JP2024019009
Publication Number 2025/243457
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-05-23
Publication Date 2025-11-27
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Shibuichi, Hiroshi
  • Miyatani, Yasuhiro
  • Imaiida, Kayoko

Abstract

A flavor inhalation article 1 comprises: a flavor source 11; a filter positioned downstream of the flavor source 11; and a connection member 30 provided so as to cover at least a portion of the outer peripheral surface of at least one of the flavor source 11 or the filter. The connection member 30 includes: a small diameter part 32 provided over a specific region predetermined in the longitudinal direction of the filter; and a large diameter part 31 provided adjacent to the small diameter part 32 in the longitudinal direction and forming a step part 33 together with the small diameter part 32. The step part 33 is formed so that the large diameter part 31 protrudes further outward than the small diameter part 32. An opening part of a communication path 40 for providing communication between the outside and the inside is formed in a predetermined specific range from an end portion of the small diameter part 32 on the large diameter 31 side or in the wall surface of the step part 33.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24D 1/04 - CigarsCigarettes with mouthpieces or filter-tips
  • A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices

92.

FLAVOR-GENERATING ARTICLE AND FLAVOR-GENERATING SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2024019197
Publication Number 2025/243507
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-05-24
Publication Date 2025-11-27
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Otokawa, Takuya
  • Ninomiya, Yu

Abstract

The present invention is a flavor-generating article that generates a flavor when heated by a heat-not-burn flavor inhaler, the flavor-generating article comprising: a first end inserted into the flavor inhaler; a second end opposite the first end; an upstream segment that includes one or more segments, the one or more segments each including a flavor source or filling material and an inner plug wrap wound around the flavor source or filling material; and an outer plug wrap that covers the inner plug wrap. At least one of the one or more segments satisfies the following formula (1). Formula (1): Ti/Bi > To/Bo (where Ti is the thickness (μm) of the inner plug wrap, Bi is the basis weight (gsm) of the inner plug wrap, To is the thickness (μm) of the outer plug wrap, and Bo is the basis weight (gsm) of the outer plug wrap).

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts
  • A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices

93.

INORGANIC FILLER-CONTAINING SHEET

      
Application Number JP2025012891
Publication Number 2025/243692
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-28
Publication Date 2025-11-27
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Fukano, Yasuo
  • Tsuruizumi, Ryutaro

Abstract

A tobacco rod comprising: a tobacco filler containing a tobacco material and an inorganic filler-containing sheet containing an inorganic filler having a BET specific surface area of 35 m2/g or less, a binder, and a plasticizer, the inorganic filler-containing sheet containing the inorganic filler in an amount of 90% by mass or more and containing the binder and the plasticizer in an amount of 10% by mass or less in total; and a cigarette paper for wrapping the tobacco filler.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24B 15/16 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes of tobacco substitutes
  • A24B 15/14 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes of reconstituted tobacco made of tobacco and a binding agent not derived from tobacco
  • A24D 1/18 - Selection of materials, other than tobacco, suitable for smoking

94.

MANUFACTURING MACHINE FOR ROD USED IN AEROSOL-GENERATING ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAID ROD

      
Application Number JP2024019203
Publication Number 2025/243510
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-05-24
Publication Date 2025-11-27
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Akahane, Takuya

Abstract

A manufacturing machine (2) for a rod (1) used in an aerosol-generating article (80) comprises: a sheet supply section (10) that supplies a sheet (4), which is a material for the rod (1), to a conveyance path (14); a sheet processing section (20) that processes the sheet (4) being conveyed on the conveyance path (14); and a fine powder removal section (30) that has a removal unit (32) which removes fine powder from the sheet (4) being conveyed on the conveyance path (14), wherein the removal unit (32) is provided with a removal head (34) that has a separation part (42) which separates the fine powder from the sheet (4) and an attraction part (44) which attracts and removes the fine powder separated from the sheet (4) at the separation part (42).

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24D 3/02 - Manufacture of tobacco smoke filters

95.

INSPECTION DEVICE AND INSPECTION METHOD FOR ROD-SHAPED ARTICLE

      
Application Number JP2024017658
Publication Number 2025/238688
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-05-13
Publication Date 2025-11-20
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Imahashi, Shinnosuke
  • Sato, Jun
  • Okada, Mitsuru

Abstract

This inspection device (4) for a rod-shaped article (1) comprises: an imaging unit (50) that captures an image of the rod-shaped article (1) from one end side; and a control unit (60) that determines, on the basis of the image captured by the imaging unit (50), whether or not the rod-shaped article (1) has a corner portion (12) protruding in the radial direction thereof. The control unit (60) includes a center calculation section (62) that approximately calculates a center position (C) of the rod-shaped article (1) in the image; a radius calculation section (64) that calculates a minimum radius (r1) and a maximum radius (r2) with reference to the center position (C) of the rod-shaped article (1) in the image; a ratio calculation section (66) that calculates a ratio (R) of the minimum radius (r1) to the maximum radius (r2); and a determination section (68) that determines that the rod-shaped article (1) has the corner portion (12) when the ratio (R) is less than a threshold (Rs).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 21/952 - Inspecting the exterior surface of cylindrical bodies or wires
  • A24C 5/34 - Examining cigarettes or the rod, e.g. for regulating the feeding of tobaccoRemoving defective cigarettes

96.

NON-COMBUSTION TYPE FLAVOR STICK

      
Application Number JP2024017726
Publication Number 2025/238699
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-05-14
Publication Date 2025-11-20
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Miyatani, Yasuhiro

Abstract

The present invention is a non-combustion type flavor stick, provided with a flavor rod part that has a rod shape and that includes a flavor source and an aerosol-generating substrate, the flavor rod part being heated without combustion during use, wherein at least one section of the flavor rod part in a rod axis direction is configured as a three-layer structure in which an inner-layer segment, a middle-layer segment, and an outer-layer segment are arranged in that order from the center side towards the outer peripheral side in a cross section of the flavor rod part; the inner-layer segment is a segment that does not substantially include the flavor source; the middle-layer segment and the outer-layer segment are solid segments that include the flavor source; and the middle-layer segment and the outer-layer segment have mutually differing densities.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
  • A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors

97.

NON-COMBUSTION TYPE FLAVOR STICK

      
Application Number JP2024017725
Publication Number 2025/238698
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-05-14
Publication Date 2025-11-20
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Miyatani, Yasuhiro

Abstract

The present invention provides a non-combustion type flavor stick which comprises a flavor rod part that includes a flavor source and an aerosol generation base material and that has a rod form and in which the flavor rod part is heated without being combusted during use thereof, wherein: at least a partial section of the flavor rod part in the rod axis direction has a solid three-layer structure in which an inner layer segment, an intermediate layer segment, and an outer layer segment are disposed in this order from the center of a cross section of the flavor rod part toward the outer periphery of the cross section of the flavor rod part; and at least the inner layer segment and the outer layer segment include the flavor source, and the density thereof in the outer layer segment is lower than in the inner layer segment.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
  • A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors

98.

FLAVOR INHALATION ARTICLE

      
Application Number JP2024016684
Publication Number 2025/229711
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-04-30
Publication Date 2025-11-06
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Miyatani, Yasuhiro
  • Shibuichi, Hiroshi
  • Hanada, Atsunari

Abstract

A flavor inhalation article 1 comprises: a base material part 10; a filter positioned on the downstream side from the base material part 10; and a connection member 30 and a winding paper sheet 22 for covering the circumference of the filter. The connection member 30 and the winding paper sheet 22 have a communication passage 40, which connects the outside and the inside, formed in a region corresponding to at least 30% of a portion covering the circumference of the filter.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24D 1/02 - CigarsCigarettes with special covers
  • A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
  • A24F 40/00 - Electrically operated smoking devicesComponent parts thereofManufacture thereofMaintenance or testing thereofCharging means specially adapted therefor

99.

FLAVOR INHALATION ARTICLE

      
Application Number JP2024016685
Publication Number 2025/229712
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-04-30
Publication Date 2025-11-06
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Miyatani, Yasuhiro
  • Tsutsumi, Takeo
  • Shibuichi, Hiroshi

Abstract

A flavor inhalation article 1 comprises: a base material part 10; a filter part 20 positioned on the downstream side from the base material part 10; and a connection member 30 covering the circumference of the filter part 20. A plurality of air gaps 40 are formed between the filter part 20 and the connection member 30, and an air flow passage 45 through which air can flow from an upstream-side end part to a downstream-side end part of the connection member 30 is formed by at least one air gap among the plurality of air gaps 40.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24D 1/02 - CigarsCigarettes with special covers
  • A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
  • A24F 40/00 - Electrically operated smoking devicesComponent parts thereofManufacture thereofMaintenance or testing thereofCharging means specially adapted therefor

100.

AEROSOL-GENERATING SEGMENT AND AEROSOL-GENERATING ARTICLE

      
Application Number JP2025015572
Publication Number 2025/229902
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-04-22
Publication Date 2025-11-06
Owner JAPAN TOBACCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Motodamari, Tetsuya

Abstract

An aerosol-generating segment including a sheet material and an aerosol base material, wherein the sheet material includes a pulp, and the pore volume of the aerosol-generating segment is 2.0 mL/g or greater.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
  • A24B 15/10 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes
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