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1.

CASE FOR STORING ORAL POUCH

      
Application Number KR2026001530
Publication Number 2026/164439
Status In Force
Filing Date 2026-01-26
Publication Date 2026-08-06
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Yoon, Sungwook
  • Lim, Wangseop

Abstract

A case for storing an oral pouch according to one aspect comprises: a housing including an accommodation space for accommodating the oral pouch; a cover for opening or closing the accommodation space; a position fixing unit for fixing the position of the cover while the accommodation space is closed; at least one authentication module which is interchangeably coupled to the outer surface of the housing and provides user authentication information including age information of a user; a coupling detection unit for detecting whether the authentication module is coupled; and a control unit for releasing the state in which the position of the cover is fixed on the basis of whether the authentication module is coupled.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 23/02 - Tobacco pouches
  • A24B 13/00 - Tobacco for pipes, for cigars, e.g. cigar inserts, or for cigarettesChewing tobaccoSnuff
  • A24F 15/00 - Receptacles or boxes specially adapted for cigars, cigarettes, simulated smoking devices or cigarettes therefor
  • G06Q 50/26 - Government or public services
  • G16H 20/00 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance
  • G16H 50/30 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for calculating health indicesICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for individual health risk assessment

2.

SHEET FOR AEROSOL-GENERATING ARTICLE AND AEROSOL-GENERATING ARTICLE COMPRISING SAME

      
Application Number KR2026001871
Publication Number 2026/164482
Status In Force
Filing Date 2026-02-02
Publication Date 2026-08-06
Owner KT & G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kim, Ick Joong
  • Jeoung, Eun Mi
  • Cho, Sung Mun

Abstract

Provided according to one aspect is a sheet for an aerosol-generating article, which comprises a support, an aerosol-forming material, a binder, and a tobacco material, and has an arithmetic average roughness of 1.3 μm to 4.0 μm.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24B 15/12 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes of reconstituted tobacco
  • A24B 15/16 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes of tobacco substitutes
  • 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

3.

AIIV

      
Application Number 1930454
Status Registered
Filing Date 2026-06-05
Registration Date 2026-06-05
Owner KT & G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
NICE Classes  ? 34 - Tobacco; smokers' articles

Goods & Services

Cigarettes; tobacco; tobacco substitutes; cigars; electronic cigarettes; liquid nicotine solutions for use in electronic cigarettes; liquid solutions for use in electronic cigarettes; flavorings, other than essential oils, for use in electronic cigarettes; humidors; cigar cutters; ashtrays for smokers; electronic cigarette cartridges; lanyards for electronic cigarettes; atomizers for electronic cigarettes; lighters for smokers; cotton swabs for cleaning electronic cigarettes; brushes for cleaning electronic cigarettes; pads for cleaning electronic cigarettes; cleaners for electronic cigarettes; cases for electronic cigarettes; smokeless tobacco; smokeless cigarette vaporizer pipes; cigarette holders; tobacco sticks for electronic cigarettes.

4.

FAIIV

      
Application Number 1930455
Status Registered
Filing Date 2026-06-05
Registration Date 2026-06-05
Owner KT & G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
NICE Classes  ? 34 - Tobacco; smokers' articles

Goods & Services

Cigarettes; tobacco; tobacco substitutes; cigars; electronic cigarettes; liquid nicotine solutions for use in electronic cigarettes; liquid solutions for use in electronic cigarettes; flavorings, other than essential oils, for use in electronic cigarettes; humidors; cigar cutters; ashtrays for smokers; electronic cigarette cartridges; lanyards for electronic cigarettes; atomizers for electronic cigarettes; lighters for smokers; cotton swabs for cleaning electronic cigarettes; brushes for cleaning electronic cigarettes; pads for cleaning electronic cigarettes; cleaners for electronic cigarettes; cases for electronic cigarettes; smokeless tobacco; smokeless cigarette vaporizer pipes; cigarette holders; tobacco sticks for electronic cigarettes.

5.

INHALER

      
Application Number 19140112
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-09
First Publication Date 2026-07-30
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kim, Moon Won
  • Jung, Yong Mi
  • Shin, Jun Won

Abstract

An inhaler for inhalation of a functional material, according to an embodiment, may comprise: a housing; a filter section which is provided at one end of the housing; a cavity section which is disposed upstream of the filter section within the housing and in which a functional material-holding member is accommodated; and a side air inlet which is formed at the outer side of the housing, corresponding to the cavity section, wherein a rotational airflow is supplied to the functional material-holding member through the side air inlet.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 42/20 - Devices without heating means
  • A24B 15/16 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes of tobacco substitutes
  • A24D 3/17 - Filters specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
  • A24F 42/60 - Constructional details
  • A61M 15/00 - Inhalators
  • A61M 15/06 - Inhaling appliances shaped like cigars, cigarettes or pipes

6.

CARTRIDGE AND AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE

      
Application Number 19141763
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-09-06
First Publication Date 2026-07-30
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Shin, Youn Ji
  • Kim, Tae Hun
  • Park, Ju Eon
  • Lim, Hun Ii
  • Jung, Hyung Jin

Abstract

A cartridge according to an embodiment includes: a container unit accommodating a liquid composition that generates an aerosol when heated; and a coating layer having superhydrophobicity formed along an inner surface of the container unit, wherein the coating layer has a plurality of microscale protrusions formed in an inward direction of the container unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
  • A24F 40/10 - Devices using liquid inhalable precursors

7.

AEROSOL GENERATING ARTICLE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AEROSOL GENERATING ARTICLE

      
Application Number 19149627
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-01-07
First Publication Date 2026-07-30
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Jang, Seok Su
  • Oh, Jun Yeop
  • Kwon, Chan Min
  • Kim, Dong Hun

Abstract

An aerosol generating article including an aerosol generating material that is heated to generate an aerosol includes an identification material configured to absorb light having a first wavelength emitted from the outside of the aerosol generating article and to emit light having a second wavelength that is different from the first wavelength, wherein the identification material includes an organic material.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/53 - Monitoring, e.g. fault detection
  • A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts
  • A24F 40/57 - Temperature control
  • A24F 40/70 - Manufacture
  • G01N 21/33 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using ultraviolet light
  • G01N 21/64 - FluorescencePhosphorescence

8.

FILTER FOR SMOKING ARTICLE HAVING LYOCELL TOW, AND SMOKING ARTICLE HAVING THE SAME

      
Application Number 19143531
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-02-01
First Publication Date 2026-07-30
Owner
  • KT & G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
  • KOLON INDUSTRIES, INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Ahn, Ki Jin
  • Ma, Kyeng Bae
  • Yang, Jin Chul
  • Ha, Sung Hoon
  • Hwang, Min Hee
  • Lee, Jun Hui
  • Jeong, Jong Cheol
  • Jin, Sang Woo
  • Lee, Jeong Hun
  • Seo, Seung Dong
  • Hwang, Yeong Nam

Abstract

Provided are a smoking article filter and a smoking article including the same. The smoking article filter includes lyocell tow including lyocell fibers and a phenol reducing material dispersed in the lyocell tow, wherein the phenol reducing material includes polyethylene glycol (PEG), the polyethylene glycol (PEG) has a weight average molecular weight (MW) in a range of 500 to 700, and the content of the polyethylene glycol (PEG) relative to a weight of the lyocell tow ranges from 1 wt % to 30 wt %.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24D 3/14 - Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters of organic materials as additive
  • A24D 3/04 - Tobacco smoke filters characterised by their shape or structure
  • A24D 3/06 - Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters
  • A24D 3/10 - Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters of organic materials as carrier or major constituent of cellulose or cellulose derivatives

9.

FILTER FOR SMOKING ARTICLE HAVING LYOCELL TOW, AND SMOKING ARTICLE HAVING THE SAME

      
Application Number 19145339
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-02-01
First Publication Date 2026-07-30
Owner
  • KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
  • KOLON INDUSTRIES, INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Ma, Kyeng Bae
  • Ahn, Ki Jin
  • Ha, Sung Hoon
  • Hwang, Min Hee
  • Yang, Jin Chul
  • Lee, Jun Hui
  • Jeong, Jong Cheol
  • Jin, Sang Woo
  • Park, Eun Young
  • Lee, Jeong Hun
  • Seo, Seung Dong
  • Hwang, Yeong Nam

Abstract

Provided are a smoking article filter and a smoking article. The smoking article filter includes lyocell tow including lyocell fibers and a phenol reducing material dispersed in the lyocell tow, wherein the phenol reducing material includes triethyl citrate (TEC), and the content of the triethyl citrate (TEC) ranges from 0.11 mg to 1.85 mg per length (mm) of the lyocell tow.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24D 3/10 - Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters of organic materials as carrier or major constituent of cellulose or cellulose derivatives
  • A24D 3/06 - Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters
  • A24D 3/14 - Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters of organic materials as additive

10.

MULTIFUNCTIONAL SHEET FOR AEROSOL-GENERATING ARTICLE, MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR, AND AEROSOL-GENERATING ARTICLE COMPRISING SAME

      
Application Number KR2025019377
Publication Number 2026/160588
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-11-20
Publication Date 2026-07-30
Owner KT & G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Ki, Sung Jong
  • Ma, Kyeng Bae
  • Yang, Jin Chul
  • Ha, Sung Hoon
  • Hwang, Min Hee

Abstract

Disclosed is a multifunctional sheet for an aerosol-generating article. According to one aspect, provided is a multifunctional sheet for an aerosol-generating article, the sheet having a concave-convex portion on at least one surface thereof and comprising any one selected from the group consisting of a nicotine sheet, a paper filter, and a reconstituted tobacco sheet, wherein the ratio of the maximum depth of the concave-convex portion to the maximum thickness of the multifunctional sheet for an aerosol-generating article is greater than 0% and less than or equal to 10%.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24B 15/12 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes of reconstituted tobacco
  • A24B 3/14 - Forming reconstituted tobacco products, e.g. wrapper materials, sheets, imitation leaves, rods, cakesForms of such products
  • A24B 3/18 - Other treatment of leaves, e.g. puffing, crimpling, cleaning
  • A24B 15/16 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes of tobacco substitutes
  • A24C 5/00 - Making cigarettesMaking tipping materials for, or attaching filters or mouthpieces to, cigars or cigarettes
  • A24D 3/06 - Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters

11.

INHALER

      
Application Number KR2026001142
Publication Number 2026/160806
Status In Force
Filing Date 2026-01-20
Publication Date 2026-07-30
Owner KT & G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kim, Moonwon
  • Jung, Yongmi
  • Shin, Junwon

Abstract

This inhaler may comprise: a housing having an opening; a cartridge having an internal cartridge space accommodating a functional material and communicating with the opening; a mouthpiece protruding from the housing on the side opposite to the opening; and a cyclone-generating structure disposed within the housing.

IPC Classes  ?

12.

INHALER

      
Application Number KR2026001153
Publication Number 2026/160810
Status In Force
Filing Date 2026-01-20
Publication Date 2026-07-30
Owner KT & G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kim, Moonwon
  • Jung, Yongmi
  • Shin, Junwon

Abstract

This inhaler comprises a housing having an opening, a cartridge coupled through the opening and having an internal cartridge space that accommodates a functional material and is opened toward the opening, and a vortex-forming structure disposed within the housing, wherein the housing comprises: a cartridge receiving space recessed from the opening; an air passage extending from the cartridge receiving space to one surface of the housing opposite to the opening; air inlets formed on an outer side the housing; and air outlets communicating with the respective air inlets and exposed to the cartridge receiving space, and the vortex-forming structure may be disposed within the air passage.

IPC Classes  ?

13.

AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE

      
Application Number 19144839
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-08-21
First Publication Date 2026-07-30
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kim, Dongsung
  • An, Hwikyeong
  • Kwon, Youngbum
  • Kim, Yonghwan

Abstract

An aerosol-generating device is disclosed. The aerosol-generating device of the present disclosure includes a body, a power supply mounted to the body, and a hollow heater assembly mounted to the body and providing an insertion space with one side open, the heater assembly includes a sheet formed to be elongated, a susceptor, and an electrically conductive track configured to generate heat in response to power received from the power supply, and the heater assembly is formed by rolling the sheet in the longitudinal direction of the sheet, with the susceptor and the electrically conductive track being sequentially disposed on the sheet in the longitudinal direction of the sheet.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/465 - Shape or structure of electric heating means specially adapted for induction heating
  • A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
  • A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
  • H05B 6/10 - Induction heating apparatus, other than furnaces, for specific applications

14.

AEROSOL-GENERATING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 19145178
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-08-21
First Publication Date 2026-07-30
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kim, Yonghwan
  • Kwon, Youngbum
  • Kim, Dongsung
  • An, Hwikyeong

Abstract

An aerosol-generating device is disclosed. The aerosol-generating device of the present disclosure includes a body, a power supply mounted to the body, and a hollow heater assembly mounted to the body and providing an insertion space with one side open, the heater assembly includes a sheet formed to be elongated and including a plurality of holes formed therein so as to be spaced apart from each other, an electrically conductive track disposed on the sheet and configured to generate heat in response to power received from the power supply, and a temperature sensor configured to output a signal corresponding to the temperature of the electrically conductive track, and the temperature sensor is disposed in an accommodation recess formed by the plurality of holes overlapping each other.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/465 - Shape or structure of electric heating means specially adapted for induction heating
  • A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
  • A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors
  • A24F 40/53 - Monitoring, e.g. fault detection
  • A24F 40/57 - Temperature control

15.

AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE

      
Application Number 19145186
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-09-05
First Publication Date 2026-07-30
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kim, Dongsung
  • An, Hwikyeong
  • Kwon, Youngbum
  • Kim, Yonghwan

Abstract

An aerosol-generating device is disclosed. The aerosol-generating device of the present disclosure includes a body, a power supply mounted to the body, and a hollow heater assembly mounted to the body and providing an insertion space with one side open, the heater assembly includes a sheet formed to be elongated, a susceptor, and an electrically conductive track attached to the sheet and configured to generate heat in response to power received from the power supply, and the heater assembly is formed by rolling the sheet in the longitudinal direction of the sheet, with the susceptor and the electrically conductive track being sequentially disposed on the sheet in the longitudinal direction of the sheet.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
  • A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
  • A24F 40/465 - Shape or structure of electric heating means specially adapted for induction heating
  • H05B 6/10 - Induction heating apparatus, other than furnaces, for specific applications

16.

METHOD FOR DETERMINING SUSCEPTOR CHANGE, AND AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE FOR PERFORMING SAME METHOD

      
Application Number 19158227
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-06-17
First Publication Date 2026-07-30
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Jaemin
  • Park, Sang Kyu

Abstract

A method for determining whether a susceptor is changed, according to one embodiment, may comprise the operations of: applying a first signal to a coil of a heater so as to generate an alternating magnetic field having a first frequency; determining a first value of an electrical characteristic of the susceptor indicated by the first signal; applying a second signal to the coil of the heater so as to generate an alternating magnetic field having a second frequency; determining a second value of an electrical characteristic of the susceptor indicated by the second signal; and determining whether the susceptor is a changed susceptor, on the basis of the first value and the second value.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/53 - Monitoring, e.g. fault detection
  • A24F 40/10 - Devices using liquid inhalable precursors
  • A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
  • A24F 40/465 - Shape or structure of electric heating means specially adapted for induction heating
  • A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors
  • A24F 40/57 - Temperature control
  • A24F 40/60 - Devices with integrated user interfaces

17.

FILTER FOR SMOKING ARTICLE HAVING LYOCELL TOW, AND SMOKING ARTICLE HAVING THE SAME

      
Application Number 19144712
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-02-01
First Publication Date 2026-07-30
Owner
  • KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
  • KOLON INDUSTRIES, INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Ahn, Ki Jin
  • Ma, Kyeng Bae
  • Yang, Jin Chul
  • Ha, Sung Hoon
  • Min, Hye Jeong
  • Lee, Jun Hui
  • Jeong, Jong Cheol
  • Jin, Sang Woo
  • Lee, Jeong Hun
  • Seo, Seung Dong
  • Hwang, Yeong Nam

Abstract

Provided are a smoking article filter and a smoking article including the same. The smoking article filter includes lyocell tow including lyocell fibers and a phenol reducing material added to the lyocell tow, wherein the phenol reducing material includes polyethylene glycol (PEG), and the polyethylene glycol (PEG) has a weight average molecular weight (MW) in a range of 50 to 2,500.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24D 3/04 - Tobacco smoke filters characterised by their shape or structure
  • A24D 3/06 - Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters
  • A24D 3/10 - Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters of organic materials as carrier or major constituent of cellulose or cellulose derivatives
  • A24D 3/14 - Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters of organic materials as additive

18.

FILTER FOR SMOKING ARTICLE HAVING LYOCELL TOW, MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF, AND SMOKING ARTICLE HAVING THE SAME

      
Application Number 19145715
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-02-01
First Publication Date 2026-07-30
Owner
  • KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
  • KOLON INDUSTRIES, INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Ahn, Ki Jin
  • Ma, Kyeng Bae
  • Yang, Jin Chul
  • Ha, Sung Hoon
  • Lee, John Tae
  • Lee, Jun Hui
  • Jeong, Jong Cheol
  • Jin, Sang Woo
  • Lee, Jeong Hun
  • Seo, Seung Dong
  • Hwang, Yeong Nam

Abstract

Provided are a smoking article filter, a manufacturing method thereof, and a smoking article. The smoking article filter includes lyocell tow including a plurality of lyocell fibers, and a phenol functional additive dispersed in the lyocell tow and including a phenol reducing material and a hydrophobic emulsion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24D 3/14 - Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters of organic materials as additive
  • A24D 3/02 - Manufacture of tobacco smoke filters
  • A24D 3/10 - Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters of organic materials as carrier or major constituent of cellulose or cellulose derivatives

19.

WRAPPER FOR AEROSOL-GENERATING ARTICLE, AND AEROSOL-GENERATING ARTICLE COMPRISING SAME

      
Application Number KR2025023182
Publication Number 2026/160677
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-12-30
Publication Date 2026-07-30
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kim, Taekyun
  • Kim, Minkyu
  • Park, Insu

Abstract

A wrapper for an aerosol-generating article according to an embodiment comprises a base paper and a coating layer disposed on at least one surface of the base paper, wherein the coating layer may contain a perfluorinated compound.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24D 1/02 - CigarsCigarettes with special covers
  • A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
  • A24D 3/17 - Filters specially adapted for simulated smoking devices

20.

AEROSOL-GENERATING SYSTEM

      
Application Number KR2026000932
Publication Number 2026/160764
Status In Force
Filing Date 2026-01-15
Publication Date 2026-07-30
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kim, Taekyun
  • Park, Insu

Abstract

An aerosol-generating system according to an embodiment includes an aerosol-generating article and an aerosol-generating device, wherein: the aerosol-generating article includes an aerosol-generating rod and a filter rod; the aerosol-generating device includes a cartridge comprising a liquid composition which includes an aerosol-generating material and a discoloration-inducing material, and a cartridge heater for heating the liquid composition to generate an aerosol; the aerosol generated in the cartridge passes through the aerosol-generating article; and the filter rod may be discolored as the aerosol passes therethrough.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
  • A24F 40/10 - Devices using liquid inhalable precursors
  • A24B 15/167 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes of tobacco substitutes in liquid or vaporisable form, e.g. liquid compositions for electronic cigarettes
  • A24B 15/32 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by chemical substances by organic substances by acyclic compounds
  • A24B 15/36 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by chemical substances by organic substances containing a heterocyclic ring
  • A24B 15/30 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by chemical substances by organic substances
  • A24B 15/24 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by extractionTobacco extracts
  • A24F 7/04 - Mouthpieces for pipesMouthpieces for cigar or cigarette holders with smoke filters
  • A24F 40/485 - ValvesApertures

21.

PACKAGING MATERIAL FOR ACCOMMODATING AEROSOL-GENERATING ARTICLES, AND PACKAGE COMPRISING SAME

      
Application Number KR2026000934
Publication Number 2026/160765
Status In Force
Filing Date 2026-01-15
Publication Date 2026-07-30
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kim, Taekyun
  • Park, Insu
  • Kwon, Chanmin
  • Lee, Mijeong
  • Lee, Taekyung

Abstract

A packaging material for accommodating aerosol-generating articles according to an embodiment comprises a base paper and a coating layer disposed on at least one surface of the base paper, wherein the coating layer may include a perfluorinated compound.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24D 1/02 - CigarsCigarettes with special covers
  • A24C 5/00 - Making cigarettesMaking tipping materials for, or attaching filters or mouthpieces to, cigars or cigarettes
  • D21H 27/00 - Special paper not otherwise provided for, e.g. made by multi-step processes
  • D21H 19/04 - Metal coatings applied as foil
  • B65D 85/10 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for compressible or flexible articles rod-shaped or tubular for cigarettes
  • 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
  • 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

22.

BRYZ

      
Application Number 1929056
Status Registered
Filing Date 2026-06-05
Registration Date 2026-06-05
Owner KT & G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
NICE Classes  ? 34 - Tobacco; smokers' articles

Goods & Services

Cigarettes; tobacco; tobacco substitutes; cigars; electronic cigarettes; liquid nicotine solutions for use in electronic cigarettes; liquid solutions for use in electronic cigarettes; flavorings, other than essential oils, for use in electronic cigarettes; humidors; cigar cutters; ashtrays for smokers; electronic cigarette cartridges; lanyards for electronic cigarettes; atomizers for electronic cigarettes; lighters for smokers; cotton swabs for cleaning electronic cigarettes; brushes for cleaning electronic cigarettes; pads for cleaning electronic cigarettes; cleaners for electronic cigarettes; cases for electronic cigarettes; smokeless tobacco; smokeless cigarette vaporizer pipes; cigar holders; tobacco sticks for electronic cigarettes.

23.

FILTER FOR SMOKING ARTICLE INCLUDING CHEMICALLY UNMODIFIED LYOCELL FIBERS AND SMOKING ARTICLE INCLUDING THE SAME

      
Application Number 19143100
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-02-02
First Publication Date 2026-07-23
Owner
  • KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
  • KOLON INDUSTRIES, INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Ahn, Ki Jin
  • Ma, Kyeng Bae
  • Yang, Jin Chul
  • Lee, John Tae
  • Ha, Sung Hoon
  • Jeong, Jong Cheol
  • Jin, Sang Woo
  • Park, Eun Young
  • Lee, Jeong Hun
  • Seo, Seung Dong
  • Hwang, Yeong Nam

Abstract

A smoking article filter and a smoking article including the same are provided. The smoking article filter includes lyocell tow including a plurality of lyocell fibers and a functional additive dispersed in the lyocell tow, wherein at least some of the plurality of lyocell fibers are not chemically modified by the functional additive.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24D 3/04 - Tobacco smoke filters characterised by their shape or structure
  • A24D 3/06 - Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters
  • A24D 3/10 - Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters of organic materials as carrier or major constituent of cellulose or cellulose derivatives
  • A24D 3/14 - Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters of organic materials as additive

24.

AEROSOL-GENERATING ARTICLE AND AEROSOL-GENERATING SYSTEM COMPRISING SAME

      
Application Number KR2025023169
Publication Number 2026/155443
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-12-30
Publication Date 2026-07-23
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kim, Taekyun
  • Park, Insu
  • Choi, Sangwon

Abstract

An aerosol-generating article according to an embodiment comprises: a medium part including a mixed reconstituted tobacco sheet; and a filter part including a filter element, wherein the mixed reconstituted tobacco sheet may comprise a first reconstituted tobacco sheet including a first smoking material, and a second reconstituted tobacco sheet including a second smoking material and an alkaline pH regulator.

IPC Classes  ?

  • 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
  • A24B 15/16 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes of tobacco substitutes
  • A24B 3/14 - Forming reconstituted tobacco products, e.g. wrapper materials, sheets, imitation leaves, rods, cakesForms of such products
  • A24B 9/00 - Control of the moisture content of tobacco products, e.g. cigars, cigarettes, pipe tobacco
  • A24B 15/42 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by chemical substances by organic and inorganic substances
  • A24C 5/01 - Making cigarettes for simulated smoking devices
  • A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
  • A24D 1/04 - CigarsCigarettes with mouthpieces or filter-tips
  • A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
  • A24F 40/485 - ValvesApertures

25.

AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE AND AEROSOL GENERATING SYSTEM INCLUDING SAME

      
Application Number KR2026000935
Publication Number 2026/155573
Status In Force
Filing Date 2026-01-15
Publication Date 2026-07-23
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Park, Sangkyu
  • Kim, Jungho
  • Song, Seowon
  • Shin, Younji
  • Lee, Hanyong
  • Cho, Byungsung

Abstract

An aerosol generating device according to an embodiment may comprise: a housing including an accommodation space for accommodating at least a portion of an aerosol generating article; a source unit located inside the housing and configured to generate electromagnetic waves; a radiation unit for heating the aerosol generating article by radiating, in a direction toward the aerosol generating article, the electromagnetic waves generated by the source unit inside the housing; and a power source for supplying power to the source unit, wherein the power source is controlled to supply first power to the source unit such that a capsule included in the aerosol generating article is ruptured by the electromagnetic waves generated from the source unit, and then to supply second power smaller than the first power to the source unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
  • A24B 15/28 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by chemical substances
  • H05B 6/64 - Heating using microwaves

26.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR UNLOCKING AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE

      
Application Number 19570960
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-03-18
First Publication Date 2026-07-23
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Jae Min
  • Ju, Soung Ho

Abstract

Provided is an aerosol generating device including a heater configured to heat an aerosol generating substance after a locking mode is terminated; an output interface configured to output information indicative of switching from the locking mode to a password input mode; an input interface configured to receive at least one user input including a predetermined input waiting time in the password input mode; and a controller configured to terminate the locking mode based on whether the user input matches a password.

IPC Classes  ?

27.

COOLING SHEET COMPOSITION FOR AEROSOL-GENERATING ARTICLE, COOLING SHEET FOR AEROSOL-GENERATING ARTICLE, AND AEROSOL-GENERATING ARTICLE COMPRISING SAME

      
Application Number KR2025019454
Publication Number 2026/155347
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-11-21
Publication Date 2026-07-23
Owner KT & G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Ki, Sung Jong
  • Ma, Kyeng Bae
  • Yang, Jin Chul
  • Ha, Sung Hoon
  • Hwang, Min Hee

Abstract

The present invention relates to a cooling sheet composition, a cooling sheet for an aerosol-generating article, and an aerosol-generating article comprising same, the composition being capable of producing a cooling sheet which can enhance the flow of mainstream smoke while having an excellent cooling effect.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24C 5/46 - Making paper tubes for cigarettes
  • A24C 5/18 - Forming the rod
  • A24D 1/02 - CigarsCigarettes with special covers
  • D21H 27/00 - Special paper not otherwise provided for, e.g. made by multi-step processes
  • D21H 17/06 - AlcoholsPhenolsEthersAldehydesKetonesAcetalsKetals
  • D21H 17/20 - Macromolecular organic compounds
  • D21H 17/32 - Guar gum
  • D21H 21/14 - Non-fibrous material added to the pulp, characterised by its function, form or propertiesPaper impregnating or coating material, characterised by its function, form or properties characterised by function or properties in or on the paper

28.

AEROSOL-GENERATING ARTICLE AND AEROSOL-GENERATING SYSTEM

      
Application Number 19137812
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-03
First Publication Date 2026-07-16
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Kim, Tae Kyun

Abstract

An aerosol-generating article is disclosed. An aerosol-generating article according to an embodiment comprises: a medium segment containing a tobacco medium; a first segment disposed upstream of the medium segment; and a second segment disposed downstream of the medium segment, wherein: the first segment contains a moisturizer; nicotine generated from the tobacco medium of the medium segment is transferred and adsorbed to at least one of the first segment and the second segment; in a first state where the temperature of the aerosol-generating article is a predetermined temperature or lower, nicotine may be transmitted through the medium segment or the second segment; and in a second state where the temperature of the aerosol-generating article reaches the predetermined temperature, nicotine may be transmitted from the first segment. Various other embodiments may be possible.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
  • A24B 15/167 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes of tobacco substitutes in liquid or vaporisable form, e.g. liquid compositions for electronic cigarettes
  • A24D 1/00 - CigarsCigarettes
  • A24D 3/04 - Tobacco smoke filters characterised by their shape or structure
  • A24D 3/10 - Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters of organic materials as carrier or major constituent of cellulose or cellulose derivatives
  • A24D 3/17 - Filters specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
  • A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
  • A24F 40/57 - Temperature control
  • H05B 1/02 - Automatic switching arrangements specially adapted to heating apparatus
  • H05B 3/40 - Heating elements having the shape of rods or tubes

29.

INHALER

      
Application Number 19135157
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-03-27
First Publication Date 2026-07-16
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kim, Moonwon
  • Jung, Yongmi
  • Shin, Jun Won

Abstract

An inhaler according to one embodiment comprises: a mouthpiece including a capsule containing functional materials; a housing having one end opened so that the mouthpiece is inserted therein; a piercing unit which is disposed inside the housing and which extends from the other end of the housing toward one end thereof; a sliding unit to which the mouthpiece is coupled and which slides inside the housing; and a stopper mounted on one side of the housing so as to limit the movement distance of the sliding unit, wherein an air inflow space can be ensured between the mouthpiece and the sliding unit.

IPC Classes  ?

30.

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING RECONSTITUTED TOBACCO SHEET FOR AEROSOL-GENERATING ARTICLE, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AEROSOL-GENERATING ARTICLE, AND AEROSOL-GENERATING ARTICLE MANUFACTURED USING SAME

      
Application Number KR2025023174
Publication Number 2026/151146
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-12-30
Publication Date 2026-07-16
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kim, Taekyun
  • Park, Insu

Abstract

This method for manufacturing a reconstituted tobacco sheet for an aerosol-generating article may comprise the steps of: a) mixing a smoking material, a binder, an aerosol-forming agent and 3-4 wt% of a pH adjuster on the basis of the amount of the smoking material so as to prepare a slurry; b) processing the slurry into a sheet form; and c) spraying, at the sheet, a pH-adjusting aqueous solution containing 4-6 wt% of a pH adjuster on the basis of the amount of the smoking material.

IPC Classes  ?

  • 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
  • A24B 15/16 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes of tobacco substitutes
  • A24B 3/14 - Forming reconstituted tobacco products, e.g. wrapper materials, sheets, imitation leaves, rods, cakesForms of such products
  • A24B 9/00 - Control of the moisture content of tobacco products, e.g. cigars, cigarettes, pipe tobacco
  • A24B 15/42 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by chemical substances by organic and inorganic substances
  • A24C 5/01 - Making cigarettes for simulated smoking devices
  • A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
  • A24D 1/04 - CigarsCigarettes with mouthpieces or filter-tips

31.

RG-SOME TECH

      
Serial Number 99933803
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-07-10
Owner KOREA GINSENG CORP. (Republic of Korea)
NICE Classes  ? 03 - Cosmetics and toiletries; cleaning, bleaching, polishing and abrasive preparations

Goods & Services

Aromatics being essential oils; toners for cosmetic purposes; cosmetics; lotions for cosmetic purposes; cosmetic creams; cosmetic preparations for skin care; hand cream; shampoos; facial cleansers; cosmetic preparations for the hair and scalp; beauty masks; cotton wool for cosmetic purposes; hair conditioners; deodorants for human beings or for animals; depilatory preparations

32.

DONGINBI 3X BARRIER CORE

      
Serial Number 99933844
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-07-10
Owner KOREA GINSENG CORP. (Republic of Korea)
NICE Classes  ? 03 - Cosmetics and toiletries; cleaning, bleaching, polishing and abrasive preparations

Goods & Services

Aromatics being essential oils; toners for cosmetic purposes; cosmetics; lotions for cosmetic purposes; cosmetic creams; cosmetic preparations for skin care; hand cream; shampoos; facial cleansers; cosmetic preparations for the hair and scalp; beauty masks; cotton wool for cosmetic purposes; hair conditioners; deodorants for human beings or for animals; depilatory preparations

33.

AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE

      
Application Number 19121937
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-17
First Publication Date 2026-07-09
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor An, Hwikyeong

Abstract

An aerosol generating device is disclosed. The aerosol generating device includes: a heater holder defining a middle insertion space having an opening at a top thereof; a fixing element coupled to a bottom of the heater holder; and a heating element coupled to an upper portion of the fixing element and disposed in the middle insertion space.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts
  • A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
  • A24F 40/85 - Maintenance, e.g. cleaning

34.

AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE

      
Application Number KR2025015772
Publication Number 2026/146786
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-10-02
Publication Date 2026-07-09
Owner KT & G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Hong, Hee Jeong
  • Ahn, Hyunho
  • Jeong, Minseok
  • Jung, Hyungjin

Abstract

This aerosol-generating device may comprise: an oscillator for generating microwaves; a resonator which comprises a conductor defining a cavity configured to accommodate an aerosol-generating article and which resonates the microwaves; and a cooling coil configured to cool the aerosol-generating article, wherein the cooling coil comprises an inlet through which air is introduced from the outside, a coiled portion disposed inside the conductor and comprising a flow path through which the introduced air flows, and an outlet through which the air is discharged from the flow path.

IPC Classes  ?

35.

AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE

      
Application Number KR2025015855
Publication Number 2026/146789
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-10-02
Publication Date 2026-07-09
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Wonkyeong
  • Lim, Hunil
  • Seong, Jinsoo

Abstract

An aerosol-generating device according to an embodiment may comprise: a housing including an accommodation space for accommodating at least a portion of an aerosol-generating article; a circuit board located inside the housing to generate a radio frequency (RF) signal; an emission unit located inside the housing to emit the RF signal in the form of electromagnetic waves towards the aerosol-generating article accommodated in the accommodation space and thereby heat the aerosol-generating article; a material disposed in a position adjacent to the accommodation space so as to be heated by the emitted electromagnetic waves; and a control unit measuring the temperature of the material and detecting the temperature of the aerosol-generating article on the basis of the result of the temperature measurement.

IPC Classes  ?

36.

AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE

      
Application Number KR2025015859
Publication Number 2026/146792
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-10-02
Publication Date 2026-07-09
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Wonkyeong
  • Lim, Hunil
  • Seong, Jinsoo

Abstract

An aerosol-generating device according to an embodiment includes: an insertion space into which at least a portion of an aerosol-generating article is inserted; a source unit for generating a radio frequency (RF) signal; a power converter for generating various levels of DC current; a heater for heating the aerosol-generating article; and a processor, wherein the processor controls the power converter and the source unit to supply the RF signal or the DC current to the heater so that the heater operates in a dielectric heating mode in which electromagnetic waves are radiated into the insertion space or in a resistance heating mode in which thermal energy is transferred to the insertion space.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
  • A24F 40/65 - Devices with integrated communication means, e.g. wireless communication means
  • H05B 6/64 - Heating using microwaves
  • H05B 6/68 - Circuits for monitoring or control
  • H05B 6/72 - Radiators or antennas
  • H01Q 17/00 - Devices for absorbing waves radiated from an antenna Combinations of such devices with active antenna elements or systems
  • H04W 84/02 - Hierarchically pre-organised networks, e.g. paging networks, cellular networks, WLAN [Wireless Local Area Network] or WLL [Wireless Local Loop]

37.

HEATER ASSEMBLY FOR AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE

      
Application Number KR2025015861
Publication Number 2026/146793
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-10-02
Publication Date 2026-07-09
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Wonkyeong
  • Lim, Hunil
  • Seong, Jinsoo

Abstract

A heater assembly for an aerosol-generating device comprises: a source unit for generating microwaves; a resonator unit comprising an accommodation space in which an aerosol-generating article is accommodated; a coupler for transmitting the microwaves generated by the source unit to the resonator unit; and an alignment groove which is formed in one region of the resonator unit, into which the coupler is inserted, and which aligns the coupler such that the coupler is in contact with the one region of the resonator unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
  • A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts
  • H05B 6/64 - Heating using microwaves

38.

AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE

      
Application Number KR2025015862
Publication Number 2026/146794
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-10-02
Publication Date 2026-07-09
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Hanyong
  • Kim, Jungho
  • Song, Seowon
  • Shin, Younji
  • Cho, Byungsung

Abstract

The aerosol-generating device according to an embodiment comprises: an insertion space into which an aerosol-generating article is to be at least partially inserted; a source unit which generates a radio frequency (RF) signal; an emission unit which emits the RF signal in the form of electromagnetic waves towards the aerosol-generating article inserted in the insertion space; a liquid storage tank which contains a liquid composition; a pump which is configured to supply the liquid composition from the liquid storage tank into the insertion space; and a processor which controls the operations of the source unit and the pump.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
  • A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts
  • A24F 40/10 - Devices using liquid inhalable precursors
  • A24F 40/485 - ValvesApertures
  • H05B 6/64 - Heating using microwaves
  • G01F 23/263 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water by measuring variations of capacity or inductance of capacitors or inductors arising from the presence of liquid or fluent solid material in the electric or electromagnetic fields by measuring variations in capacitance of capacitors

39.

AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE

      
Application Number KR2025015865
Publication Number 2026/146795
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-10-02
Publication Date 2026-07-09
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Hanyong
  • Kim, Jungho
  • Song, Seowon
  • Shin, Younji
  • Cho, Byungsung

Abstract

This aerosol generating device comprises: a source unit for generating microwaves; a resonance unit, comprising an accommodation space for accommodating an aerosol-generating article, for giving rise to microwave resonance due to the microwaves generated by the source unit; a cover disposed in the resonance unit so as to move between open and closed positions, opening and closing the accommodation space; and a control unit for controlling the source unit on the basis of external force exerted by the aerosol-generating article on the cover.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
  • A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts
  • H05B 6/64 - Heating using microwaves
  • H05B 6/66 - Circuits
  • H05K 5/00 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus

40.

HEATER ASSEMBLY AND AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE COMPRISING SAME

      
Application Number KR2025016694
Publication Number 2026/146812
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-10-21
Publication Date 2026-07-09
Owner KT & G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Jung, Hyungjin
  • Ahn, Hyunho
  • Jeong, Minseok
  • Hong, Hee Jeong

Abstract

This heater assembly for heating an aerosol-generating article comprises: a source unit for generating a frequency signal; and an emission unit which has an accommodation space into which at least a portion of the aerosol-generating article is inserted, and emits the frequency signal into the accommodation space in the form of an electromagnetic wave, wherein the accommodation space may include a first heating space and a second heating space located side by side along the longitudinal direction in which the aerosol-generating article is inserted.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
  • A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts
  • A24F 40/57 - Temperature control
  • H05B 6/64 - Heating using microwaves
  • H05B 6/72 - Radiators or antennas
  • H05B 6/76 - Prevention of microwave leakage, e.g. door sealings

41.

ORAL POUCH PRODUCT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME

      
Application Number KR2025018086
Publication Number 2026/146843
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-11-05
Publication Date 2026-07-09
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Cha, Sungje

Abstract

An oral pouch product according to an embodiment may comprise: a packaging material at least a portion of the periphery of which is sealed to define a cavity therein; a filling material enclosed in the cavity and comprising an active ingredient; and a coating material applied to at least a portion of the outer surface of the packaging material and comprising a sugar alcohol.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24B 13/00 - Tobacco for pipes, for cigars, e.g. cigar inserts, or for cigarettesChewing tobaccoSnuff
  • A24B 15/16 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes of tobacco substitutes
  • A24B 15/18 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes
  • A24F 23/02 - Tobacco pouches
  • A61K 31/465 - NicotineDerivatives thereof
  • A61K 9/00 - Medicinal preparations characterised by special physical form
  • B65B 29/02 - Packaging of substances, e.g. tea, which are intended to be infused in the package
  • D06M 13/152 - Treating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials with non-macromolecular organic compoundsSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment with compounds containing oxygen having a hydroxy group bound to a carbon atom of a six-membered aromatic ring
  • D06M 15/03 - Polysaccharides or derivatives thereof

42.

AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE AND AEROSOL-GENERATING ARTICLE

      
Application Number 18868839
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-02
First Publication Date 2026-07-09
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Jang, Chul Ho
  • Go, Gyoung Min
  • Bae, Hyung Jin
  • Seo, Jangwon
  • Jeong, Jong Seong
  • Jung, Jinchul

Abstract

An aerosol-generating device according to various embodiments may comprise: a housing comprising an open end and an elongated cavity configured to communicate with the open end so as to contain an aerosol-generating article; a stick holder disposed in the elongated cavity so as to capture the aerosol-generating article and to rotate the aerosol-generating article around the longitudinal center axis thereof; and a light-emitting element for emitting light such that a medium segment included in the aerosol-generating article is heated.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
  • A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
  • A24F 40/465 - Shape or structure of electric heating means specially adapted for induction heating
  • A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors
  • A24F 40/53 - Monitoring, e.g. fault detection
  • 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

43.

AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE

      
Application Number KR2025015766
Publication Number 2026/146785
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-10-02
Publication Date 2026-07-09
Owner KT & G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Hong, Hee Jeong
  • Ahn, Hyunho
  • Jeong, Minseok
  • Jung, Hyungjin

Abstract

This aerosol-generating device comprises: an oscillator which generates microwaves; a resonator which comprises a conductor defining a cavity configured to accommodate an aerosol-generating article and which resonates the microwaves; and an opening into which the aerosol-generating article is inserted, wherein the conductor may comprise a first region that is adjacent to the opening and comprises an embossed surface, and a second region that is different from the first region.

IPC Classes  ?

44.

AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE

      
Application Number KR2025015854
Publication Number 2026/146788
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-10-02
Publication Date 2026-07-09
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Wonkyeong
  • Lim, Hunil
  • Seong, Jinsoo

Abstract

The aerosol-generating device according to one aspect comprises: a resonance unit which defines an insertion space into which an aerosol-generating article is to be inserted; an electromagnetic wave output unit which generates a radio frequency (RF) signal and emits the RF signal to the resonance unit in the form of electromagnetic waves to heat the aerosol-generating article; a first shielding unit which surrounds at least parts of the resonance unit and the output unit and shields electromagnetic waves leaking from the resonance unit and the output unit; and a second shielding unit which surrounds at least a part of the first shielding unit and shields electromagnetic waves leaking from the first shielding unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
  • H05B 6/64 - Heating using microwaves
  • H05B 6/72 - Radiators or antennas
  • H05B 6/76 - Prevention of microwave leakage, e.g. door sealings

45.

AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE

      
Application Number KR2025015856
Publication Number 2026/146790
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-10-02
Publication Date 2026-07-09
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kim, Dongsung
  • Kwon, Youngbum
  • Kim, Yonghwan
  • An, Hwikyeong

Abstract

This aerosol-generating device comprises: a housing including an insertion space for accommodating an aerosol-generating article; a heater for heating the aerosol-generating article accommodated in the insertion space; and one or more support units for supporting the aerosol-generating article accommodated in the insertion space, the support units being positioned above the heater and each having at least one portion capable of moving in a first direction toward the insertion space or in a second direction away from the insertion space, wherein the electric current flowing through the one or more support units changes in response to changes in the state of the insertion space.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
  • A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts
  • A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors
  • A24F 40/53 - Monitoring, e.g. fault detection
  • A24F 40/485 - ValvesApertures
  • G01R 27/26 - Measuring inductance or capacitanceMeasuring quality factor, e.g. by using the resonance methodMeasuring loss factorMeasuring dielectric constants

46.

INHALER

      
Application Number KR2025015858
Publication Number 2026/146791
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-10-02
Publication Date 2026-07-09
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Wonkyeong
  • Lim, Hunil
  • Seong, Jinsoo

Abstract

This inhaler comprises: a housing including a mounting space for accommodating a cartridge storing a target material; and a rupture unit including airflow paths and for rupturing the cartridge. The rupture unit includes: a first rupture unit extending in a first direction, which is the longitudinal direction of the housing, and having a pointed end protruding toward the mounting space; and one or more second rupture units extending in a second direction intersecting the first direction and capable of moving along the second direction between a first position in which a pointed end protrudes into the mounting space and a second position in which the pointed end is spaced apart from the mounting space.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts
  • A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
  • A24F 40/05 - Devices without heating means
  • A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
  • A61M 15/00 - Inhalators
  • A61M 15/06 - Inhaling appliances shaped like cigars, cigarettes or pipes

47.

AEROSOL-GENERATING APPARATUS AND AEROSOL-GENERATING SYSTEM COMPRISING SAME

      
Application Number KR2025016539
Publication Number 2026/146809
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-10-17
Publication Date 2026-07-09
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Hanyong
  • Park, Dongjin

Abstract

This aerosol generating apparatus may comprise: a housing comprising an accommodation space for accommodating an aerosol-generating article; a heater for generating heat as power is supplied; a conductor for transferring the heat generated by the heater to the aerosol-generating article accommodated in the accommodation space and heating the aerosol-generating article; and a buffer layer for delaying the heat transferred from the heater to the aerosol-generating article.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
  • A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts

48.

Miscellaneous Design

      
Serial Number 99927320
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-07-07
Owner KOREA GINSENG CORP. (Republic of Korea)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
  • 29 - Meat, dairy products, prepared or preserved foods
  • 30 - Basic staples, tea, coffee, baked goods and confectionery
  • 32 - Beers; non-alcoholic beverages

Goods & Services

pharmaceutical preparations for health care; ginseng for medicinal purposes; vitamins and vitamin preparations; pharmaceutical drugs; food for babies; surgical plasters; medical and surgical plasters; food for babies (except lacteal flour for babies); milk sugar for pharmaceutical purposes; lacteal flour for babies; pharmaceutical and veterinary preparations; ginseng capsules for medical purposes; medical Teas for slimming purposes; herbs for medicinal purposes; medicinal herb extracts; medicinal tea; anti-cancer preparations; household deodorants; microorganisms for medical purposes; medicine cases, portable, filled; pre-moistened medicated tissues; adhesives for dentures; babies' napkins; fly glue; mothproof paper; health functional foods mainly based on red ginseng; health functional foods in the form of red ginseng beverages; health functional food mainly based on glucosamine hydrochloride extracted from corn; health functional foods preserved, frozen, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; soups; meat; frozen beans; pollen prepared as foodstuff; ginsengs for use as vegetables [frozen]; processed ginseng for use as a vegetable; processed vegetable products; processed red ginseng for use as a vegetable; processed red ginseng products; food products made primarily from fruits; ginseng processed food products; Health supplements mainly based on ginseng; vegetable juices for cooking; tofu; processed egg foodstuffs; processed dairy products; oils for food and fats; canned snails; fish and shellfish (not live) (including those frozen or preserved with salt); processed seaweed products; health supplements based on red ginseng; vegetable-based health supplements flour and preparations made from cereals; seasonings; chocolate products; meal; tea leaves; baking powder; wheat germ for human consumption; red ginseng candy; red ginseng jellies (confectionery); sugar for food; rice cakes; sauces; spices; edible salt; ginseng tea; tea; red ginseng tea; processed coffee; beverages with a tea base; tea-based beverages; ice; meat tenderizers for household purposes mineral and aerated waters; red ginseng drinks; extracts of hops for making beer; ginseng juices (beverages); preparations for making effervescent beverages; non-alcoholic beverages; soft drinks; functional beverages against hangover, not for medical purposes; energy drinks; fruit beverages and fruit juices; non-alcoholic red ginseng nectar; non-alcoholic red ginseng extracts; ginseng powders for beverages; ginseng extracts for beverages; red ginseng powders for beverages; red ginseng extracts for beverages; vegetable-based beverages and fruit-based beverages; red ginseng juices (beverages); waters [beverages]; beer

49.

AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE

      
Application Number 19331286
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-09-17
First Publication Date 2026-07-02
Owner KT&G Corporation (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Hanyong
  • Kim, Jungho
  • Song, Seowon
  • Shin, Younji
  • Cho, Byungsung

Abstract

An aerosol generating device includes an insertion space into which at least a part of an aerosol generating article is inserted, a source unit configured to generate a radio frequency (RF) signal, a radiation unit configured to radiate the RF signal in a form of an electromagnetic wave toward the aerosol generating article inserted in the insertion space, a liquid reservoir storing a liquid composition, a pump configured to supply the liquid composition from the liquid reservoir to the insertion space, and a processor configured to control operations of the source unit and the pump.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/10 - Devices using liquid inhalable precursors
  • A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
  • A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors

50.

AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE

      
Application Number 19332151
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-09-18
First Publication Date 2026-07-02
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kim, Dongsung
  • Kwon, Youngbum
  • Kim, Yonghwan
  • An, Hwikyeong

Abstract

An aerosol generating device includes a housing including an insertion space accommodating an aerosol generating article, a heater configured to heat the aerosol generating article accommodated in the insertion space, and one or more support portions disposed in an upper portion of the heater, at least partially movable in a first direction facing the insertion space or in a second direction away from the insertion space, and configured to support the aerosol generating article disposed the insertion space, wherein a value of current flowing through the one or more support portions changes in response to a change in a state of the insertion space.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors
  • A24F 40/10 - Devices using liquid inhalable precursors
  • A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
  • A24F 40/30 - Devices using two or more structurally separated inhalable precursors, e.g. using two liquid precursors in two cartridges
  • A24F 40/465 - Shape or structure of electric heating means specially adapted for induction heating
  • A24F 40/485 - ValvesApertures
  • A24F 40/53 - Monitoring, e.g. fault detection
  • A24F 40/57 - Temperature control
  • A24F 40/65 - Devices with integrated communication means, e.g. wireless communication means

51.

AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE

      
Application Number 19332481
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-09-18
First Publication Date 2026-07-02
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Hanyong
  • Kim, Jungho
  • Song, Seowon
  • Shin, Younji
  • Cho, Byungsung

Abstract

An aerosol generating device includes a source unit configured to generate microwaves, a resonating unit including an accommodation space for accommodating an aerosol generating article and configured to generate microwave resonance due to the microwaves generated by the source unit, a cover arranged in the resonating unit to move between an opening position to open the accommodation space and a closing position to close the accommodation space, and a control unit configured to control the source unit based on an external force applied by the aerosol generating article to the cover.

IPC Classes  ?

52.

AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE

      
Application Number 19337079
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-09-23
First Publication Date 2026-07-02
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Wonkyeong
  • Lim, Hunil
  • Seong, Jinsoo

Abstract

An aerosol-generating device includes a resonating unit defining an insertion space into which an aerosol-generating article is inserted, an electromagnetic wave output unit configured to generate a radio frequency (RF) signal, radiate the RF signal to the resonating unit in the form of an electromagnetic wave, and heat the aerosol-generating article, a first shielding unit which at least partially surrounds the resonating unit and the electromagnetic wave output unit and is configured to shield electromagnetic waves leaked from the resonating unit and the electromagnetic wave output unit, and a second shielding unit which at least partially surrounds the first shielding unit and is configured to shield electromagnetic waves leaked from the first shielding unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/465 - Shape or structure of electric heating means specially adapted for induction heating
  • A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
  • A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors

53.

TRANSGENIC PLANT WITH REDUCED HEAVY METALS AND METHODS FOR PREPARATION THEREOF

      
Application Number 19346025
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-09-30
First Publication Date 2026-07-02
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Seo, Hyo Seok
  • Lee, Young Gi
  • Lee, Jeong Heon
  • Kim, Kwang Chul
  • Na, Woong Hyun
  • Oh, Kyoung Hwan
  • Jeon, Eun Young

Abstract

Provided are: a plant cell, in which expression or activity of a phytochelatin synthase (PCS) gene or a protein encoded by the PCS gene is reduced as compared with a parent cell; a plant having that has reduced heavy metal absorption, and includes the plant cell; a method of reducing heavy metals in a plant, the method including reducing expression or activity of a PCS gene or a protein encoded by the PCS gene, as compared with a parent cell; a CRISPR-Cas9 recombinant vector including a single guide RNA targeting a PCS gene; and a method of preparing a plant with reduced heavy metals, the method including transforming a plant cell with the recombinant vector.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
  • C12N 9/10 - Transferases (2.)
  • C12N 9/22 - Ribonucleases
  • C12N 15/11 - DNA or RNA fragmentsModified forms thereof

54.

AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE

      
Application Number 19348702
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-10-02
First Publication Date 2026-07-02
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Hong, Hee Jeong
  • Ahn, Hyunho
  • Jeong, Minseok
  • Jung, Hyungjin

Abstract

An aerosol-generating device includes a generator configured to generate a microwave, a resonator configured to resonate the microwave and including a conductor that defines a cavity configured to accommodate an aerosol-generating article, and an opening in which the aerosol-generating article is inserted, wherein the conductor includes a first area that is adjacent to the opening and includes an embossed surface, and a second area that is different from the first area.

IPC Classes  ?

55.

AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE

      
Application Number 19350886
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-10-06
First Publication Date 2026-07-02
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Park, Sangkyu

Abstract

Disclosed is an aerosol-generating device. The aerosol-generating device includes an antenna configured to radiate microwaves to an insertion space accommodating an aerosol-generating article, a source unit configured to provide a radio-frequency (RF) signal to the antenna, and a printed circuit board connected to the source unit and the antenna. The printed circuit board includes a first part including a first insulating layer and a transmission line disposed on one surface of the first insulating layer and electrically connected to the source unit and the antenna, and a characteristic impedance of the first part corresponds to an input impedance of the antenna.

IPC Classes  ?

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

56.

AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE

      
Application Number 19352196
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-10-07
First Publication Date 2026-07-02
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Park, Sangkyu

Abstract

Disclosed is an aerosol-generating device. The aerosol-generating device includes a body having an insertion space defined therein to accommodate an aerosol-generating article and an antenna disposed adjacent to the insertion space and configured to radiate microwaves for dielectric heating of the aerosol-generating article to the insertion space, and the antenna includes carbon nanotubes.

IPC Classes  ?

57.

AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE

      
Application Number KR2025015470
Publication Number 2026/141871
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-09-30
Publication Date 2026-07-02
Owner KT & G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Woo, Youngmin
  • Kim, Sangjoon
  • Yoon, Sungwook
  • Han, Minju

Abstract

An aerosol-generating device is disclosed. An aerosol-generating device according to an embodiment of the present invention may comprise: a housing including an insertion space into which an aerosol-generating article can be inserted; a radiation unit for heating the aerosol-generating article by radiating electromagnetic waves into the insertion space; and a processor. Under control of the processor, the aerosol-generating device may be configured to block the electromagnetic waves when a frequency of the insertion space escapes from a preset resonance frequency band.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
  • A24F 40/60 - Devices with integrated user interfaces
  • H05B 6/64 - Heating using microwaves
  • H05B 6/68 - Circuits for monitoring or control
  • H05B 6/76 - Prevention of microwave leakage, e.g. door sealings
  • A24F 40/50 - Control or monitoring
  • A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts

58.

AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE

      
Application Number KR2025015836
Publication Number 2026/141875
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-10-02
Publication Date 2026-07-02
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Park, Sangkyu

Abstract

Disclosed is an aerosol-generating device. The aerosol-generating device of the present disclosure may comprise: a body providing an insertion space in which an aerosol-generating article is accommodated; and an antenna disposed adjacent to the insertion space and for radiating, into the insertion space, microwaves for dielectrically heating the aerosol-generating article, wherein the antenna may include carbon nanotubes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
  • H05B 6/72 - Radiators or antennas
  • H05B 6/80 - Apparatus for specific applications
  • A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts

59.

AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE

      
Application Number KR2025015840
Publication Number 2026/141876
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-10-02
Publication Date 2026-07-02
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Park, Sangkyu

Abstract

Disclosed is an aerosol-generating device. The aerosol-generating device of the present disclosure comprises: a body providing an insertion space in which an aerosol-generating article is accommodated; an antenna for radiating, into the insertion space, microwaves for dielectrically heating the aerosol-generating article; and a processor, wherein the processor can control the depth to which the microwaves penetrate into the aerosol-generating article by changing the frequency band of the microwaves radiated from the antenna.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
  • H05B 6/72 - Radiators or antennas
  • H05B 6/80 - Apparatus for specific applications
  • H05B 6/68 - Circuits for monitoring or control
  • A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts

60.

AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE

      
Application Number KR2025015843
Publication Number 2026/141877
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-10-02
Publication Date 2026-07-02
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Park, Sangkyu

Abstract

Disclosed is an aerosol-generating device. The aerosol-generating device of the present disclosure comprises: an antenna for radiating microwaves into an insertion space in which an aerosol-generating article is accommodated; a source unit for providing an RF signal to the antenna; and a printed circuit board connected to the source unit and the antenna and comprising a first part, wherein the first part comprises a first insulating layer and a transmission line disposed on one surface of the first insulating layer and electrically connected to the source unit and the antenna, and the characteristic impedance of the first part may correspond to the input impedance of the antenna.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
  • A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts
  • H05B 6/64 - Heating using microwaves
  • H05B 6/66 - Circuits
  • H05B 6/68 - Circuits for monitoring or control
  • H05B 6/72 - Radiators or antennas
  • H05B 6/76 - Prevention of microwave leakage, e.g. door sealings

61.

AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE

      
Application Number KR2025015860
Publication Number 2026/141879
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-10-02
Publication Date 2026-07-02
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Wonkyeong
  • Lim, Hunil
  • Seong, Jinsoo

Abstract

The aerosol-generating device according to an embodiment comprises: an insertion space into which an aerosol-generating article is to be at least partially inserted; a source unit which generates a radio frequency (RF) signal; an emission unit which emits the RF signal in the form of electromagnetic waves towards the aerosol-generating article inserted in the insertion space; and a processor which applies a control signal to the source unit to control the frequency of the RF signal, wherein the emission unit has coils surrounding the insertion space, and the coils are formed such that the resonance frequency of a first region of the insertion space has a first frequency and that the resonance frequency of a second region, which is different from the first region, of the insertion space has a second frequency which is different from the first frequency.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
  • H05B 6/72 - Radiators or antennas
  • H05B 6/80 - Apparatus for specific applications
  • A24F 40/30 - Devices using two or more structurally separated inhalable precursors, e.g. using two liquid precursors in two cartridges
  • A24F 40/60 - Devices with integrated user interfaces
  • A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts

62.

FLAVORING SHEET FOR AEROSOL GENERATING ARTICLE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

      
Application Number 18841652
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-06-11
First Publication Date 2026-07-02
Owner KT&G Corporation (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kim, Ickjoong
  • Jung, Kyung Bin
  • Woo, Jiseob
  • Lee, Geon Chang

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a method of manufacturing a flavoring sheet for an aerosol generating article, the method including step S1 of preparing an immersion solution by immersing a natural flavoring raw material in a plasticizer; step S2 of preparing a mixed solution by mixing hydrocolloid with the immersion solution; and step S3 of manufacturing a sheet by casting and drying the mixed solution.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24D 1/00 - CigarsCigarettes
  • A24B 15/167 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes of tobacco substitutes in liquid or vaporisable form, e.g. liquid compositions for electronic cigarettes
  • A24B 15/32 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by chemical substances by organic substances by acyclic compounds
  • A24B 15/40 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by chemical substances by organic substances containing a heterocyclic ring having only oxygen or sulfur as hetero-atoms
  • A24D 1/02 - CigarsCigarettes with special covers
  • A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
  • A24D 3/14 - Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters of organic materials as additive

63.

HEATER ASSEMBLY AND AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME

      
Application Number 19323086
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-09-09
First Publication Date 2026-07-02
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Jung, Hyungjin
  • Ahn, Hyunho
  • Jeong, Minseok
  • Hong, Hee Jeong

Abstract

A heater assembly for heating an aerosol-generating article includes a source unit configured to generate a frequency signal, and a radiating unit having an accommodation space into which at least a portion of the aerosol-generating article is inserted, and configured to radiate the frequency signal into the accommodation space in a form of an electromagnetic wave, and the accommodation space includes a first heating space and a second heating space positioned side by side along a longitudinal direction in which the aerosol-generating article is inserted.

IPC Classes  ?

64.

AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE

      
Application Number 19331344
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-09-17
First Publication Date 2026-07-02
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Wonkyeong
  • Lim, Hunil
  • Seong, Jinsoo

Abstract

According to an embodiment, an aerosol generating device includes an insertion space where at least a portion of an aerosol generating article is inserted, a source unit configured to generate a radio frequency (RF) signal, a radiating unit configured to radiate, in the form of an electromagnetic wave, the RF signal to the aerosol generating article inserted into the insertion space, and a processor configured to control a frequency of the RF signal by applying a control signal to the source unit, wherein the radiating unit is formed as a coil surrounding the insertion space, and a resonance frequency of a first region of the insertion space is a first frequency and a resonance frequency of a second region of the insertion space is a second frequency, wherein the second region is different from the first region and the second frequency is different from the first frequency.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
  • A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
  • A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
  • A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors
  • A24F 40/57 - Temperature control
  • A24F 40/60 - Devices with integrated user interfaces
  • H05B 6/64 - Heating using microwaves

65.

HEATER ASSEMBLY FOR AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE

      
Application Number 19331648
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-09-17
First Publication Date 2026-07-02
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Wonkyeong
  • Lim, Hunil
  • Seong, Jinsoo

Abstract

A heater assembly for an aerosol generating device includes a source unit configured to generate microwaves, a resonating unit including an accommodation space for accommodating an aerosol generating article, a coupler configured to transmit the microwaves generated by the source unit to the resonating unit, and an alignment groove formed in a portion of the resonating unit into which the coupler is inserted and configured to align the coupler to be in contact with the portion of the resonating unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
  • H05B 6/64 - Heating using microwaves
  • H05B 6/80 - Apparatus for specific applications

66.

AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE

      
Application Number 19333720
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-09-19
First Publication Date 2026-07-02
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Wonkyeong
  • Lim, Hunil
  • Seong, Jinsoo

Abstract

An aerosol generating device according to an embodiment includes an insertion space into which at least a portion of an aerosol generating article is inserted, a source unit configured to generate a radio frequency (RF) signal, a power converter configured to generate direct current of various levels, a heater configured to heat the aerosol generating article, and a processor, wherein the processor is further configured to control the power converter and the source unit to operate the heater in a dielectric heating mode in which electromagnetic waves are radiated into the insertion space or a resistance heating mode in which thermal energy is transmitted to the insertion space and to provide the RF signal or the direct current to the heater.

IPC Classes  ?

67.

AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE

      
Application Number 19338461
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-09-24
First Publication Date 2026-07-02
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Wonkyeong
  • Lim, Hunil
  • Seong, Jinsoo

Abstract

An aerosol generating device includes a housing including an accommodation space for accommodating at least part of an aerosol generating article, a circuit board located in the housing and configured to generate a radio frequency (RF) signal, a radiation unit located in the housing and configured to heat the aerosol generating article accommodated in the accommodation space by radiating the RF signal in the form of an electromagnetic wave toward the aerosol generating article, a material arranged adjacent to the accommodation space and configured to generate heat according to the radiated electromagnetic wave, and a controller configured to measure a temperature of the material and detect a temperature of the aerosol generating article based on a measured temperature of the material.

IPC Classes  ?

68.

INHALER

      
Application Number 19340601
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-09-25
First Publication Date 2026-07-02
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Wonkyeong
  • Lim, Hunil
  • Seong, Jinsoo

Abstract

An inhaler includes a housing including a mounting space to accommodate a cartridge storing target materials and a rupture portion including an airflow passage and configured to rupture the cartridge, wherein the rupture portion includes a first rupture portion and one or more second rupture portions, the first rupture portion extending in a first direction which is a longitudinal direction of the housing and having pointed one end protruding in the mounting space and the each of one or more second rupture portions extending in a second direction crossing the first direction and being movable in the second direction between a first position where the pointed one end protrudes in the mounting space and a second position spaced apart from the mounting space.

IPC Classes  ?

69.

AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE AND AEROSOL GENERATING SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME

      
Application Number 19343218
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-09-29
First Publication Date 2026-07-02
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Lee, Hanyong
  • Park, Dongjin

Abstract

An aerosol generating device includes a housing including an accommodation space accommodating an aerosol generating article, a heater configured to generate heat when power is supplied, a conductor configured to heat the aerosol generating article by transferring heat generated in the heater to the aerosol generating article accommodated in the accommodation space, and a buffer layer configured to delay transfer of heat from the heater to the aerosol generating article.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
  • A24F 40/10 - Devices using liquid inhalable precursors
  • A24F 40/44 - Wicks
  • A24F 40/465 - Shape or structure of electric heating means specially adapted for induction heating
  • A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors
  • 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

70.

AEROSOL GENERATION DEVICE

      
Application Number 19345162
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-09-30
First Publication Date 2026-07-02
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Woo, Youngmin
  • Kim, Sangjoon
  • Yoon, Sungwook
  • Han, Minju

Abstract

Disclosed is an aerosol generation device. An aerosol generation device according to an embodiment of the disclosure may include a housing including an insertion space into which an aerosol-generating article is insertable, a radiating unit configured to radiate electromagnetic waves into the insertion space to heat the aerosol-generating article, and a processor. Based on a control of the processor, the aerosol generation device is configured to block the electromagnetic waves when a frequency of the insertion space deviates from a preset resonant frequency band.

IPC Classes  ?

71.

AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE

      
Application Number 19345506
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-09-30
First Publication Date 2026-07-02
Owner KT &G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Hong, Hee Jeong
  • Ahn, Hyunho
  • Jeong, Minseok
  • Jung, Hyungjin

Abstract

An aerosol-generating device includes a generator configured to generate a microwave, a resonator configured to resonate the microwave and including a conductor that defines a cavity configured to accommodate an aerosol-generating article, and a cooling coil configured to cool the aerosol-generating article, wherein the cooling coil includes an inlet through which air is introduced from an outside, a winding portion including a flow path through which introduced air flows and disposed inside the conductor, and an outlet through which air is discharged from the flow path.

IPC Classes  ?

72.

ORAL POUCH PRODUCT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

      
Application Number 19347850
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-10-02
First Publication Date 2026-07-02
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Cha, Sungje

Abstract

An oral pouch product according to an embodiment may include a packaging material having at least part of a peripheral portion sealed to define a cavity therein, a filling material enclosed in the cavity and including an active ingredient, and a coating material applied to at least a portion of an outer surface of the packaging material and including sugar alcohol.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24B 15/24 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by extractionTobacco extracts
  • A24B 15/18 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes
  • A24B 15/28 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by chemical substances
  • A24B 15/32 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by chemical substances by organic substances by acyclic compounds
  • A24F 23/02 - Tobacco pouches

73.

AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE

      
Application Number 19350888
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-10-06
First Publication Date 2026-07-02
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Park, Sangkyu

Abstract

Disclosed is an aerosol-generating device. The aerosol-generating device includes a body having an insertion space defined therein to accommodate an aerosol-generating article, an antenna configured to radiate microwaves for dielectric heating of the aerosol-generating article to the insertion space, and a processor. The processor is configured to switch a frequency band of the microwaves radiated from the antenna to control the penetration depth of the microwaves into the aerosol-generating article.

IPC Classes  ?

74.

AEROSOL GENERATING ARTICLE AND AEROSOL GENERATING SYSTEM

      
Application Number 19546199
Status Pending
Filing Date 2026-02-20
First Publication Date 2026-07-02
Owner KT & G Corporation (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Jeong, Jae-Seong
  • Kim, Donghyun
  • Kim, Yong Hwan
  • Ahn, Byeongyong
  • Lee, Jung Lae

Abstract

An aerosol generating device includes a medium rod and a filter rod aligned along a longitudinal direction of the aerosol generating device. The medium rod includes a medium portion that accommodates a medium and at least one airflow path formed through the medium portion in the longitudinal direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/465 - Shape or structure of electric heating means specially adapted for induction heating
  • A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
  • A24D 3/17 - Filters specially adapted for simulated smoking devices

75.

LIQUID-TYPE INHALATION FORMULATION FOR USE IN SURFACE WAVE ATOMIZER, AND CARTRIDGE AND AEROSOL-GENERATING APPARATUS COMPRISING SAME

      
Application Number 18865730
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-02
First Publication Date 2026-07-02
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Jung, Yongmi
  • Jung, Hwa Chul
  • Kim, Moonwon
  • Shin, Jun Won
  • Shin, Han Jae
  • Lee, Young Chul

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a liquid-type inhalation formulation for a surface wave atomizer, and a cartridge and an aerosol-generating apparatus comprising same, wherein the inhalation formulation has a viscosity of 1.0-120 mPa·s at 20° C. and comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of propylene glycol, glycerin, and physiological saline, the content of the glycerin being 50 wt % or more relative to the total weight of the propylene glycol, glycerin, and physiological saline.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24B 15/167 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes of tobacco substitutes in liquid or vaporisable form, e.g. liquid compositions for electronic cigarettes
  • A24B 15/24 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by extractionTobacco extracts
  • A24B 15/30 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by chemical substances by organic substances
  • A24B 15/32 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by chemical substances by organic substances by acyclic compounds
  • A24B 15/38 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by chemical substances by organic substances containing a heterocyclic ring having only nitrogen as hetero-atoms
  • A24F 40/05 - Devices without heating means
  • A24F 40/10 - Devices using liquid inhalable precursors
  • A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
  • A24F 40/50 - Control or monitoring

76.

AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE

      
Application Number KR2025014413
Publication Number 2026/141864
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-09-16
Publication Date 2026-07-02
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kim, Dongsung
  • Oh, Junyeop
  • Jeong, Hwanhee
  • Kwon, Youngbum
  • Kim, Yonghwan
  • An, Hwikyeong

Abstract

An aerosol-generating device for generating aerosol by heating an aerosol-generating article, comprising: a first heater for generating heat inside the aerosol-generating article; a second heater for generating heat outside the aerosol-generating article; and a sensor disposed outside the aerosol-generating article in a region that is different from the region in which the second heater is disposed, and that corresponds to the first heater, so as to detect the aerosol-generating article and generate a signal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/465 - Shape or structure of electric heating means specially adapted for induction heating
  • A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors
  • A24F 40/53 - Monitoring, e.g. fault detection
  • A24F 40/485 - ValvesApertures
  • A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts
  • H05B 6/36 - Coil arrangements

77.

AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROTECTING AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE

      
Application Number 19119923
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-24
First Publication Date 2026-06-25
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Park, Sang Cheol
  • Kim, Jae Hyuk
  • Seo, Jang Won
  • Woo, Young Min
  • Lee, Won Kyeong
  • Jang, Chul Ho
  • Jung, Jin Chul
  • Han, Dae Nam

Abstract

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an aerosol generating device includes a housing including a battery receiving space; a heater which is arranged inside the housing and heats an aerosol generating material; and a power source which supplies power to the heater, wherein the power source includes a first battery which is detachably coupled to the battery receiving space and supplies power to the heater; and a second battery which is arranged inside the housing, is connected in parallel with the first battery when the first battery is coupled to the battery receiving space, and supplies the power to the heater.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
  • A24F 40/10 - Devices using liquid inhalable precursors
  • A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
  • A24F 40/95 - Arrangements or methods specially adapted for charging batteries thereof structurally associated with cases
  • H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte

78.

AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE AND OPERATING METHOD THEREFOR

      
Application Number 19124822
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-24
First Publication Date 2026-06-25
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Park, Ju Eon
  • Kim, Tae Hun
  • Shin, Youn Ji
  • Lim, Hun Il
  • Jung, Hyung Jin

Abstract

An aerosol generating device according to an embodiment includes a heater configured to heat an aerosol generating article, a removable battery including at least one removable battery cell, and a control unit configured to determine a heating mode of the heater based on the number of battery cells and a coupling method between the battery cells.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts
  • A24F 40/10 - Devices using liquid inhalable precursors
  • A24F 40/30 - Devices using two or more structurally separated inhalable precursors, e.g. using two liquid precursors in two cartridges
  • A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
  • H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells

79.

AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE

      
Application Number 19332493
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-09-18
First Publication Date 2026-06-25
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kim, Dongsung
  • Oh, Junyeop
  • Jeong, Hwanhee
  • Kwon, Youngbum
  • Kim, Yonghwan
  • An, Hwikyeong

Abstract

An aerosol-generating device for generating an aerosol by heating an aerosol-generating article includes a first heater configured to generate heat inside the aerosol-generating article, a second heater configured to generate heat outside the aerosol-generating article, and a sensor configured to detect the aerosol-generating article and generate a signal, the sensor being placed to correspond to the first heater in a different area from an area where the second heater is placed outside the aerosol-generating article.

IPC Classes  ?

80.

AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE

      
Application Number KR2025014414
Publication Number 2026/134546
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-09-16
Publication Date 2026-06-25
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kim, Dongsung
  • Kwon, Youngbum
  • Kim, Yonghwan
  • An, Hwikyeong

Abstract

This aerosol-generating device comprises: a housing that has an opening into which an aerosol-generating article can be inserted; a door that can move with respect to the housing so as to open and close the opening; and bearings that are positioned between the door and the housing and rotate to movably support the door with respect to the housing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts
  • H05K 5/00 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus

81.

AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE COMPRISING OXIDATION CATALYST

      
Application Number 19119522
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-09-12
First Publication Date 2026-06-25
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Oh, Jun Yeop

Abstract

An aerosol generating device according to an embodiment includes: a vaporizer including a storage tank in which a liquid composition including nicotine and an acid is accommodated and a heater assembly that heats the liquid composition to generate aerosol; and an airflow passage through which the aerosol generated by the vaporizer is discharged to outside of the aerosol generating device, wherein an oxidation catalyst is included in at least one of the airflow passage and the storage tank.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
  • A24F 40/10 - Devices using liquid inhalable precursors
  • A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
  • A24F 40/30 - Devices using two or more structurally separated inhalable precursors, e.g. using two liquid precursors in two cartridges
  • A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
  • A24F 40/485 - ValvesApertures
  • A24F 40/57 - Temperature control

82.

INHALER

      
Application Number 19125972
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-31
First Publication Date 2026-06-25
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kim, Moon Won
  • Jung, Yong Mi
  • Shin, Jun Won

Abstract

An inhaler according to an embodiment comprises: a main body that has a first surface and a second surface facing the first surface and provided with a mouthpiece and has, on the inside, a longitudinal channel going from the first surface toward the second surface; a cartridge that is coupled to the first surface of the main body and in communication with the channel and contains an inhalable composition; and a plurality of baffles disposed in the channel, wherein, when a suction force is applied to the mouthpiece, the baffles can limit the particle size of the inhalable composition that is transferred to the mouthpiece.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 15/00 - Inhalators
  • G03G 21/16 - Mechanical means for facilitating the maintenance of the apparatus, e.g. modular arrangements

83.

INHALER

      
Application Number 19126306
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-31
First Publication Date 2026-06-25
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kim, Moonwon
  • Jung, Yongmi
  • Shin, Junwon

Abstract

An inhaler according to an embodiment comprises: a main body comprising a first surface and a second surface facing the first surface and provided with a mouthpiece, and having formed therein a channel in a longitudinal direction, the channel facing the second surface on the first surface; a cartridge which is coupled to the first surface of the main body to be in communication with the channel and contains inhalable powder; and a plurality of baffles arranged in the channel, wherein, when inhaling force is applied to the mouthpiece, the baffles can restrict the particle size of the inhalable powder that is shifted to the mouthpiece.

IPC Classes  ?

84.

AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE INCLUDING AIRFLOW PATH

      
Application Number 19311018
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-08-27
First Publication Date 2026-06-25
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kim, Dong Sung
  • An, Hwikyeong
  • Kwon, Youngbum
  • Kim, Yong Hwan

Abstract

An aerosol-generating device includes a heater module including a sleeve configured to accommodate an aerosol-generating article, and a plurality of pipes configured to guide air from an outside to the sleeve, wherein the plurality of pipes is configured to be mechanically engaged with each other, and at least one of the plurality of pipes is configured to be mechanically engaged with the heater module.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/48 - Fluid transfer means, e.g. pumps
  • A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
  • A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors
  • H05B 6/10 - Induction heating apparatus, other than furnaces, for specific applications

85.

SMOKING ARTICLE INCLUDING LYOCELL FILTER

      
Document Number 03312984
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-17
Open to Public Date 2026-06-21
Owner
  • KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
  • KOLON INDUSTRIES, INC. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Ma, Kyeng Bae
  • Kwon, Chan Min
  • Moon, Sung Min
  • Lee, Dong Hun
  • Jung, Kyeong Rok
  • Jeong, Jong Cheol
  • Jin, Sang Woo
  • Park, Eun Young
  • Lee, Jeong Hun
  • Seo, Seung Dong
  • Hwang, Yeong Nam

Abstract

A smoking article is provided. The smoking article includes a first segment, a second segment disposed apart on one side of the first segment, and a medium segment disposed between the first segment and the second segment and including a medium base material including free nicotine, wherein at least one or more of the first segment, the second segment, and the medium segment include lyocell tow including a plurality of lyocell fibers.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
  • A24D 3/02 - Manufacture of tobacco smoke filters
  • A24D 3/06 - Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters
  • A24D 3/10 - Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters of organic materials as carrier or major constituent of cellulose or cellulose derivatives
  • A24D 3/17 - Filters specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
  • D01F 2/24 - Monocomponent artificial filaments or the like of cellulose or cellulose derivativesManufacture thereof from cellulose derivatives

86.

HEATER ASSEMBLY AND AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE COMPRISING SAME

      
Application Number 18993570
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-31
First Publication Date 2026-06-18
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Park, In Su
  • Kwon, Chan Min
  • Ki, Sung Jong
  • Kim, Tae Kyun
  • Kim, Ick Joong
  • Lee, Mi Jeong
  • Lee, John Tae
  • Lee, Tae Kyung

Abstract

A heater assembly comprises an oscillator generating a microwave in a designated frequency band, and a resonance unit configured to receive the microwave generated by the oscillator through a coupler and cause the received microwave to resonate to generate an electric field, wherein the resonance unit comprises an outer conductor including an accommodation space for accommodating an aerosol generating article, a first inner conductor surrounding one region of the aerosol generating article accommodated in the accommodation space, and a second inner conductor surrounding another region of the aerosol generating article accommodated in the accommodation space, and the aerosol generating article accommodated in the accommodation space is heated by an electric field generated by the resonance unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/465 - Shape or structure of electric heating means specially adapted for induction heating
  • A24F 40/48 - Fluid transfer means, e.g. pumps

87.

AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE

      
Application Number 19119068
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-08-29
First Publication Date 2026-06-18
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Park, Sang Kyu
  • Ahn, Hyun Ho
  • Oh, Jun Yeop
  • Lee, Won Kyeong
  • Jeong, Jong Seong

Abstract

An aerosol generating device may be provided, the aerosol generating device including a housing, a heater assembly including an oscillation unit configured to generate a microwave in a designated frequency band and a resonation unit configured to receive the generated microwave from the oscillation unit through a coupler and generate an electric field by resonating the received microwave, a sensor arranged inside the housing and configured to detect insertion of a metal into an accommodation space for accommodating an aerosol generating article therein, and a processor electrically connected to the sensor and configured to block power supply to the oscillation unit when the insertion of the metal into the accommodation unit is detected.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/465 - Shape or structure of electric heating means specially adapted for induction heating
  • A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors
  • A24F 40/60 - Devices with integrated user interfaces

88.

AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE

      
Application Number 19335180
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-09-22
First Publication Date 2026-06-18
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kim, Dongsung
  • Kwon, Youngbum
  • Kim, Yonghwan
  • An, Hwikyeong

Abstract

An aerosol generating device includes a housing comprising an opening into which an aerosol generating article is insertable, a door configured to be movable relative to the housing to open and close the opening, and a bearing positioned between the door and the housing and configured to rotate to movably support the door relative to the housing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts
  • F16C 27/02 - Sliding-contact bearings

89.

AEROSOL GENERATING ARTICLE INCLUDING WRAPPER COATED WITH CONDUCTIVE POLYMER AND AEROSOL GENERATING SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18710780
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-30
First Publication Date 2026-06-18
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Choi, Sang Won

Abstract

An aerosol generating system includes an aerosol generating article including an identifier, and an aerosol generating device configured to accommodate the aerosol generating article. The aerosol generating device includes a housing, an elongated cavity into which the aerosol generating article is inserted, a heater configured to heat the aerosol generating article, a coil antenna configured to be formed to surround the elongated cavity, an inductance sensor configured to measure an inductance value of the coil antenna, and a controller configured to recognize characteristics of the aerosol generating article based on the inductance value that changes as the aerosol generating article is inserted into the elongated cavity, and the identifier is applied onto a wrapper of the aerosol generating article.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24D 1/02 - CigarsCigarettes with special covers
  • A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
  • A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
  • A24F 40/51 - Arrangement of sensors
  • A24F 40/57 - Temperature control

90.

HEATER ASSEMBLY AND AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE COMPRISING SAME

      
Application Number 18994565
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-31
First Publication Date 2026-06-18
Owner
  • KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
  • KOREA ELECTROTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Park, In Su
  • Kwon, Chan Min
  • Kim, Tae Kyun
  • Lee, Mi Jeong
  • Lee, John Tae
  • Lee, Tae Kyung
  • Kim, Dae Ho
  • Shin, Ji Won

Abstract

A heater assembly for heating an aerosol generating article includes a resonating unit including a case that includes an accommodation space configured to accommodate the aerosol generating article and an opening through which the aerosol generating article is inserted, a plurality of plates arranged apart from each other along a circumferential direction of the aerosol generating article accommodated in the accommodation space, and a connecting portion connecting the plurality of plates to the case, and a coupler configured to supply microwaves to at least one of the plurality of plates to generate microwave resonance in the resonating unit to heat the aerosol generating article.

IPC Classes  ?

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

91.

Electronic cigarette

      
Application Number 35523818
Grant Number D1130843
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-01-25
First Publication Date 2026-06-16
Grant Date 2026-06-16
Owner KT & G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Song, Ho Jin

92.

Electronic cigarette

      
Application Number 35525169
Grant Number D1130844
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-05-17
First Publication Date 2026-06-16
Grant Date 2026-06-16
Owner KT & G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Kim, Min Chul

93.

Electronic cigarette

      
Application Number 35525179
Grant Number D1130845
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-05-17
First Publication Date 2026-06-16
Grant Date 2026-06-16
Owner KT & G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Lee, Sang Min

94.

FILTER WRAPPER FOR AEROSOL-GENERATING ARTICLE, AND FILTER FOR AEROSOL-GENERATING ARTICLE, COMPRISING SAME

      
Application Number KR2025018739
Publication Number 2026/121620
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-11-13
Publication Date 2026-06-11
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor Kim, Hyeontae

Abstract

The filter wrapper for an aerosol-generating article according to an embodiment comprises a paper layer and a coating layer disposed on at least one surface of the paper layer, wherein the coating layer may comprise at least one polymer resin selected from the group consisting of an acrylic resin and a polyvinyl alcohol-based resin.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24D 1/02 - CigarsCigarettes with special covers
  • D21H 19/20 - Coatings without pigments applied in a form other than the aqueous solution defined in group comprising macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
  • A24D 3/14 - Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters of organic materials as additive
  • C09J 123/08 - Copolymers of ethene

95.

FLEXIA

      
Application Number 1921892
Status Registered
Filing Date 2026-04-24
Registration Date 2026-04-24
Owner KT & G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
NICE Classes  ? 34 - Tobacco; smokers' articles

Goods & Services

Cigarettes; tobacco; tobacco substitutes; cigars; electronic cigarettes; liquid nicotine solutions for use in electronic cigarettes; liquid solutions for use in electronic cigarettes; flavorings for use in electronic cigarettes; smokeless tobacco; humidors; cigar cutters; ashtrays for smokers; electronic cigarette cartridges; lanyards for electronic cigarettes; atomizers for electronic cigarettes; cotton swabs for cleaning electronic cigarettes; brushes for cleaning electronic cigarettes; pads for cleaning electronic cigarettes; cleaners for electronic cigarettes; cases for electronic cigarettes; smokeless cigarette vaporizer pipes; cigarette holders; tobacco sticks for electronic cigarettes; lighters for smokers.

96.

AEROSOL GENERATING ARTICLE WITH REDUCED ODOR AND AEROSOL GENERATING SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME

      
Application Number 18717552
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-27
First Publication Date 2026-06-11
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Jung, Hee Tae
  • Han, Young Rim
  • Song, Da Bin

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to an aerosol generating article including a tobacco medium portion, and one or more filter portions, in which the tobacco medium portion includes a tobacco medium obtained by blending two or more types of leaf tobacco having a total nitrogen content of 2.5 wt % or less.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
  • A24B 15/10 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes
  • A24B 15/30 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by chemical substances by organic substances
  • A24D 3/04 - Tobacco smoke filters characterised by their shape or structure
  • A24D 3/10 - Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters of organic materials as carrier or major constituent of cellulose or cellulose derivatives
  • A24D 3/17 - Filters specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
  • A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors

97.

AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE

      
Application Number 19094399
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-03-28
First Publication Date 2026-06-11
Owner KT&G Corporation (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Park, Jueon
  • Shin, Younji
  • Lee, Jongsub
  • Lim, Hunil
  • Jung, Hyungjin

Abstract

An aerosol-generating device is disclosed. The aerosol-generating device includes a body having an elongated insertion space formed therein, and a heater including an electrically conductive track formed by connecting a plurality of tracks to each other in parallel, the heater being configured to heat the insertion space. The plurality of tracks includes an inner track, and at least one outer track having both ends respectively connected to both ends of the inner track, the at least one outer track surrounding an outer side or an inner side of the inner track, and a width of the at least one inner track ranges from 0.40 mm to 0.44 mm.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/465 - Shape or structure of electric heating means specially adapted for induction heating
  • A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors

98.

AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE INCLUDING DISPLAY WINDOW

      
Application Number 19179182
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-04-15
First Publication Date 2026-06-11
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kim, Dong Sung
  • Kwon, Youngbum
  • Kim, Yong Hwan
  • An, Hwikyeong

Abstract

An aerosol generating device includes a casing including a base surface and a side surface connected to the base surface, in which the side surface includes a first recess, a display window disposed in the first recess and including a first rib, and a cover coupled to the casing and including a first cover base disposed on the base surface, a second cover base connected to one side of the first cover base and at least partially overlapping the first rib, and a second rib configured to engage with the casing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/60 - Devices with integrated user interfaces
  • A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts

99.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING WINDOW

      
Application Number 19316828
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-09-02
First Publication Date 2026-06-11
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Kim, Dong Sung
  • Kwon, Youngbum
  • Kim, Yong Hwan
  • An, Hwikyeong

Abstract

An electronic device includes a housing, a window including a key area and a display area and disposed in a housing, a first groove disposed between the key area and the display area, and a second groove disposed between the key area and the housing and including a shape that is substantially the same as a shape of the first groove.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 5/03 - Covers
  • A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts
  • A24F 40/60 - Devices with integrated user interfaces

100.

AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE COMPRISING A FLAVOR MODULE

      
Application Number 19349041
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-10-03
First Publication Date 2026-06-11
Owner KT&G CORPORATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
  • Shin, Youn Ji
  • Park, Jueon
  • Lee, Jong Sub
  • Lim, Hunil
  • Jung, Hyungjin

Abstract

An aerosol-generating device includes a body including a chamber configured to store a liquid and a liquid hole communicating with the chamber, a flavor module detachably assembled into the body, and a cap coupled to the flavor module and including an atomization space therein. The flavor module includes a liquid flow path configured to transfer a liquid from the liquid hole to the atomization space and a flavor substance provided inside the liquid flow path and configured to add a flavor by contacting a liquid passing through the liquid flow path.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A24F 40/10 - Devices using liquid inhalable precursors
  • A24F 40/30 - Devices using two or more structurally separated inhalable precursors, e.g. using two liquid precursors in two cartridges
  • A24F 40/485 - ValvesApertures
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